An Enhancement Award for the Development of the History of Medicine in Ireland. (360G-Wellcome-079990_A_06_Z)

The further development of medical history in Ireland as an established discipline. The research focus of the project concentrates on aspects of medical marketplace in Ireland and is rooted in the expertise of the core staff. The main focus is an interrogation of medical practices and practitioners, formal and informal, in Ireland, with allied projects on child health and birth control and maternal health. They address the Wellcome Trust's priority of 'Medical Markets and Health Care Systems' and allow an exploration of the history of medicine in Ireland within the different cultural contexts, north and south of the island. Key goals: · The research prioritises output through publication. Each theme aims to produce one research monograph and articles. Other outputs include seminars, conferences, public lectures, etc. These will incorporate public outreach activities. · Research training (BA, MA, PhD and post-doctoral) of future medical historians to develop Irish medical history. · To raise the profile of the discipline in Ireland among academics, medical professionals and the public at large. · Future appointments in medical history, including a Wellcome Trust University Award at University of Ulster. · UCD and UU will work together as principal and co-equal partners to develop a joint research culture.