HIHI Team

Geraldine O’Flynn

HIHI Manager based at the University of Galway | UG

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 manages 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.

Team Members

Mr Dave Shanahan
Chair of the National Oversight Group of Health Innovation Hub Ireland
Professor John R. Higgins
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Chief Executive Officer, South / South West Hospital Group, National Principal Investigator, Health Innovation Hub Ireland.
Professor Martin O’ Donnell, HIHI Academic Advisor, HIHI PI
Executive Dean CMNHS, University of Galway.
Professor of Neurovascular Medicine at NUI Galway.
Consultant Geriatrician at University Hospital Galway, Ireland.
Professor Martin O’Halloran, HIHI PI
Professor in Medical Electronics University of Galway.
Director Translational Medical Device Lab, Lambe Institute
Professor Seamas Donnelly
HIHI PI, Trinity College Dublin
Dr Matt Cotterell, HIHI PI
Head of School of Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering, Munster Technological Institute
Dr Tanya Mulcahy
HIHI Director, based at University College Cork
Jane O’Flynn
HIHI National Operations Manager, based at Munster Technological University, Cork
Eimear Galvin
HIHI Regional Manager (Dublin), based at Trinity College Dublin
Geraldine O’Flynn
HIHI Manager based at the University of Galway
Dr Michael Twomey
HIHI Senior Clinical Research Manager, Clinical Evaluation Lead based at University College Cork
Caroline McGarry
HIHI Communications & PR Lead, based at University College Cork
Eimer O’Connell
HIHI Project Manager, based at University of Galway
Laura Caden
HIHI Heath Technology Innovation Specialist, based at Mater Misericordiae​ University Hospital
Dr Jonathan Moran
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at Trinity College Dublin & St James’s Hospital
Noel Murphy
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at University College Cork & Cork University Hospital
Niamh Allen
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at University College Cork & South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital
Noreen Lynch
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at University College Cork & Bantry General Hospital
Michael Duane
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at University of Galway & Galway University Hospital
Neil Tilley
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at Trinity College Dublin & Tallaght University Hospital
Maria Kelly
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at University of Galway & Galway University Hospital
Joann Kelleher
HIHI Research Support Officer, based at University College Cork