ProfessorEamonn Delahunt
Professor
School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science
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- ProfessorSchool of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science
- 01 716 6671
- University College Dublin, School of Public Health Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Health Sciences Centre Belfield Dublin 4
RESEARCH INTERESTS
The thematic focus of Professor Delahunt’s research relates to the prevention and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries. He has an exceptional and sustained record of high-quality peer-reviewed article publications that has solidified his reputation as an international leader in his research area.
To date, Professor Delahunt has graduated 15 PhD students and 13 research MSc students.
Professor Delahunt is currently the primary supervisor for 2 PhD students.
To date, Professor Delahunt has graduated 15 PhD students and 13 research MSc students.
Professor Delahunt is currently the primary supervisor for 2 PhD students.
GRANTS
- GRANTTackle Smart: Development and Validation of an Effective Tackle Framework in Elitelevel Rugby Union.Irish Research Council (IRC)1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2024People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E
- GRANTMechanical and neuromuscular responses to strength training and de-training within the aged human musculoskeletal system: from macro-level of the muscle-tendon unit to micro-level of the single muscle fibre.University College Dublin (UCD)1 Apr 2020 - 30 Mar 2022People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E,
- De Vito G,
- Ditroilo M
- GRANTUCD EQUIP Scheme 2018University College Dublin (UCD)7 Mar 2019 - 6 Mar 2020People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E,
- Brady N,
- McGrath D,
- Holland D,
- Severini G
- GRANTBreakdown! Understanding the mechanisms of risk factors for and neuromuscular responses to the epidemic of hamstring injuries in professional rugby unionIrish Research Council (IRC)1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2022People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E
- GRANTAnnual Congress of the European College of Sport ScienceScience Foundation Ireland (SFI)8 Jan 2018 - 7 Jul 2018People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E,
- Boreham C
- GRANTSports Science and Biostatistics: a new combined approach to optimising player and team performance in professional rugby union.Irish Research Council (IRC)1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2020People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E
- GRANTEvidenced-informed strategies for the prevention of chronic ankle instability following lateral ankle sprain.University College Dublin (UCD)1 Apr 2017 - 30 Sep 2018People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E,
- Ditroilo M,
- De Vito G
- GRANTRecovery of neuropsychological function and balance deficits following sports-related concussion: a 1-year prospective cohort study.Irish Research Council (IRC)1 Oct 2016 - 30 Sep 2020People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E
- GRANTDissemination and Outputs - International Olympic Committee (IOC) World Conference: Prevention of Injury and Illness in SportUniversity College Dublin (UCD)1 Apr 2014 - 30 Sep 2015People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E
- GRANTFormulation of an evidence-based exercise database for Physio Track LtdPhysio Track Ltd.20 Mar 2014 - 20 Jan 2015People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E
- GRANTThe effects of plyometrically induced neuromuscular fatigue on lower limb neuromechanics during jump landing in male and female collegiate athletes: Implications for anterior cruciate ligament injuryHealth Research Board (HRB)15 Jul 2013 - 7 Sep 2013People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E
- GRANTNatural recovery from ankle joint sprain and predictors of chronic ankle instability: A prospective study.Health Research Board (HRB)1 Oct 2011 - 30 Sep 2014People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E
- GRANTNatural recovery from ankle joint sprain and predictors of chronic ankle instability: A prospective study.Health Research Board1 Oct 2011 - 30 Sep 2015People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E
- GRANTAnalysis of aberrant tissue remodelling gene expression in subjects with chronic ankle instabilityUniversity College Dublin (UCD)26 May 2008 - 1 Dec 2009People funded by this grant:
- Delahunt E