Assoc ProfessorDeborah Wallace

I graduated with a BSc (Hons) and PhD in Biochemistry from University College Cork followed a Post Doctoral research position. Following this, I spent a number of years working as a Research Scientist at the Dept. Of Ophthalmology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin and the UCD School of Medicine Clinical Research Centre. From 2015 until 2019, I was a Clinical Research Tutor and an Assistant Professor in Clinical Research until 2026. 

My current role is as an Associate Professor in Clinical Research and Principal Investigator at UCD Clinical Research Centre.

My research interest focuses primarily on Glaucoma. Current research projects include, Investigation of Novel Biomarkers in Fibrotic Diseases (PhD Student) and the GLIMMER Project, Glaucoma Medication Adherence Improvement through Educational Resources (MD Student).

I was previously Programme Director for the MSc in Clinical and Translational Research (X789) as part of which I co-ordinate MDCS41630 Clinical and Translational Reserarch and MDCS41890 Principles of Laboratory Medicine.
Additionally, I co-ordinate modules for the MSc in Data Analytics for Precision Medicine (X889), MSc Precision Medicine (X954), GD Precision Medicine (X956), and MSc Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Medicine & Medical Research (X903), GD Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Medicine & Medical Research (X904), MSc Healthcare Informatics (X523) and GC Healthcare Informatics (X912). Previously, I have coordinated a module on the MSc Primary Care (Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Medicine (X875/6).

I have completed a UCD Professional Diploma in University Teaching and Learning (2018) and was awarded a Teaching Excellence Award in 2020. I am a member of the National Research Ethics Clinical Trials Committee, School of Medicine Undergraduate & Taught Masters Research Ethics Committee, CHAS Responsible Conduct in Research Committee (RCRC), School of Medicine Biomedical Research Degrees Committee, a School of Medicine Translational Research Advisor and School of Medicine Research Integrity Champion.