Health Innovation Hub Ireland announces the appointment of Geraldine O’ Flynn as the new Manager of HIHI’s Galway Office

HIHI Meet the Team. Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI) is thrilled to announce the appointment of  Geraldine O’ Flynn as the new HIHI Manager at the University of Galway.

Geraldine, who has a robust background in clinical and health technology, previously served as Project Manager and Senior Accounts Manager at an Irish healthtech company. She played a pivotal role in the development and success of their digital therapeutics products, which earned a National Healthtech Award in 2023 for ‘Most Transformative Impact – Diagnostics for Prevention.’

Her extensive experience spans clinical work within the NHS in Cardiac Rehabilitation, a role as Associate Lecturer in Sports Medicine at the University of Glasgow and leadership of integrated community health programs in chronic disease care. Geraldine also brings expertise in commercialisation within the UK and US markets.

With a special interest in cardiac rehabilitation and behavioural science, she holds a BSc in Exercise Science from ACU Texas a Master’s in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation from University of Liverpool, and a certificate in Project Management from TUD

Geraldine will manage the Galway office, leading on ideas assessments and the Clinical Innovator Awards. Her experience in conducting research, improving patient outcomes, and fostering innovative ideas will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing enhancement of health innovation in Ireland.