Maria Pertl

Still plenty of time to submit to #PHM2026!

Only two days left to submit your abstract to the Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference, taking place in the @RCSI_PopHealth in April 2026. We’d love to see you there!

Just one week left to submit your abstracts to PHM 2026!

We're recruiting for a 6-month research assistant (50% FTE) to support the running of LOSTSIGHT, a project that explores mental health among older adults living with sight loss in Ireland. The postholder will play a key role in preparing datasets, conducting statistical analyses, and supporting dissemination activities under the supervision of PI Dr @maria_pertl & project partner @fight_blindness. my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal…

Abstract submission is now open for #PHM2026! Join us on 24 April 2026 at @RCSI_Irl for a really exciting programme and excellent keynotes from @RonaMossMorris and @gerry_molloy. Submit your abstract here: tinyurl.com/PHM2026 @PSI_DHP @divhealthpsych @DHPNI @RCSIPsychology

We're recruiting for a lecturer in health psychology to join our team. The postholder will participate in the teaching, facilitation & examining of the undergrad & grad teaching programmes of @RCSIPsychology. my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal… @PSI_DHP @SPHeREprogramme

Issues with research integrity have been identified in a systematic review of interventions for depression among patients with cancer. The research was led by Dr @maria_pertl, Prof @frank_doyle4 et al and funded by @IrishCancerSoc & @hseNCCP. doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsy…

Thank you to everyone who joined our #RCSIMyHealth conversation about coping strategies for life with cancer. We are grateful to our panel of experts and partner support groups. Special thanks to our patient advocates who kindly shared their stories. 🔗tinyurl.com/4ys7am7w

Very proud of Jack Natin, who gave superb oral and poster presentations on the findings from his Scoping Review examining how #lifestylemed is taught to health professional students, which he carried out as part of the Research Summer School in the @RCSI_PopHealth @RCSI_Irl

"Come for a walk, come for a run, come for a chat". Really powerful presentation from Patience Dube & Michael Darragh Mccauley at @LifestyleMedi10 on how @SanctuaryRunner help to promote physical activity, support mental health, and foster social connections in Irish communities.

@lisamellonpsych presenting on students’ experiences of Lifestyle Medicine education in @RCSI_Irl at the @LifestyleMedi10 conference today.

I'm delighted to be taking part in this free, in-person #RCSIMyHealth event focusing on mental health and cancer. All are welcome to the talk in the @RCSI_Irl St Stephen’s Green campus on Wednesday, 13 November from 6:30-8pm. More info here: tinyurl.com/382e2nf4

Huge congratulations to Dr @vivekaguzman on her graduation today. It's been such a pleasure working with you. A bright future lies ahead!

Want to share your views on treatments for depression among patients with cancer? An @RCSI_Research study led by @maria_pertl is recruiting patients & healthcare professionals for online focus groups to discuss their findings on available treatments. See @ENHANCEstudy for more

As #DaffodilDay draws to a close there's still time to donate to support patients, their families and much needed cancer research, like the @ENHANCEstudy. I am so grateful to the @IrishCancerSoc and @hseNCCP for funding this work. brnw.ch/21wI8cu

Could not be prouder of the wonderful @vivekaguzman on passing her viva with flying colours! A well-deserved recognition of a really outstanding and talented researcher.

Great opportunity to learn more about motivating people with health conditions to move more/lots of practical skills to better understand how to support physical activity behaviour change embedded in the latest evidence!

It's the **20th** Psychology Health and Medicine Conference this year! 🎉 Whether you've been coming since the first conference or 2024 will be your first #PHM, we look forward to welcoming you to @UCC May 31 Abstract submission will open soon Updates➡️ucc.ie/en/phm/

Extremely proud of @vivekaguzman! So well deserved!

Registration is open for this fantastic course on working with clinical populations to increase physical activity @LifestyleMedi10 @PSI_DHP @RCSIPsychology