Research Ethics Committee

LauraLynn is committed to building research capability through innovation and collaboration nationally and internationally.

All research activity at LauraLynn is approved by the Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to its commencement.

LauraLynn REC meeting dates 2026

Submission deadline - 17th February 2026

REC meetings - 2nd March 2026

 

Submission deadline - 19th May 2026

REC meetings - 8th June 2026

 

Submission deadline -25th August 2026

REC meetings - 21st September 2026

 

Submission deadline -17th November 2026

REC meetings - 7th December 2026

LauraLynn Research Application Form
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Guidelines for Applicants to the LauraLynn Research Ethics Committee
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LauraLynn REC Membership

  • Patricia Lawler, Scope Clinical Research Ltd., Chairperson and Member of the LauraLynn Board of Directors
  • Dr Nicola Barry, Principal Psychologist, St. Michael's House
  • Dr Mrunal Koptkunde, Manager-Clinical Trial Development Lead, Lilly Pharmaceuticals
  • Dr Paula Lane PhD, Lecturer, Health Sciences, Nursing, Waterford Institute of Technology
  • Niamh McEnerney, Practice Development Coordinator, LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice
  • Dr Niall McGuinness PhD, Managing Director, Independent Data Management Ltd., Cork
  • Dr Fergus Ryan PhD, Lecturer, Biological and Health Sciences, TU Dublin
  • Fiona Woods, Head of Clinical Education LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospicehildren’s Hospice
  • Bernie Chapman, Quality, Risk and Safety Manager, LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice

For any queries or further information relating to the LauraLynn REC application process, please fill out the below form: