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Biography
Dr Claire Kerins is a Lecturer in Evidence-Based Healthcare at University of Galway and a member of the Centre for Health Research Methodology. Her research focuses on the translation of evidence into health policy and practice, with expertise in evidence synthesis, implementation science, and knowledge translation. She is an invited member of the international Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) Leadership Team.
A registered dietitian, Claire previously served as Lead Specialist Dietitian at Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac and Stroke Foundation, where she led the dietetic service and developed specialist training for healthcare professionals, including the Nutrition and Diet Module for the MSc in Preventive Cardiology at University of Galway.
Claire holds a PhD in Health Promotion from University of Galway (HRB SPHeRE Programme, 2022), a PgCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (University of Galway, 2025), an MA in Health Promotion (University of Galway), and a BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition & Dietetics (Trinity College Dublin).
Education/Academic qualification
B.Sc., Dip., M.A., PhD
Accepting PhD Students
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Tailored interventions to address determinants of practice
McHugh, S., Riordan, F., O'Mahony, A., McCarthy, L.-J., Navarro, A. C., Kerins, C., Murphy, J., Morrissey, E. C., O'Reilly, E. J., O'Connor, S., Adams, D. R., Meza, R., Lewis, C. C., Powell, B. J., Wensing, M., Flottorp, S. A. & Wolfenden, L., 27 Feb 2026, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Choice architecture interventions to promote healthier food and beverage choices for staff and visitors in high-income healthcare settings: Protocol for a rapid review
Pope, J., Kelly, C., Toomey, E., Taylor, S., Yoo, P. J., Roy, R. & Kerins, C., 2025Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Other contribution
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Food Service Professionals' Perspectives on the Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Nutrition Standards for School Food: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review
O'Mahony, B., Kerins, C., Barrett, C., Murrin, C. & Kelly, C., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of School Health.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Food Service Professionals' Perspectives on the Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Nutrition Standards for School Food: A Mixed‐Methods Systematic Review
O'Mahony, B., Kerins, C., Barrett, C., Murrin, C. & Kelly, C., 21 Sep 2025, In: Journal of School Health.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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'I suppose language is important': Investigating news media and third sector views on food poverty
Kerins, C., Furey, S., Kerrigan, P., McCartan, A., Kelly, C., Brown, E., Neelakant, N. & Vaughan, E., 1 Jun 2025, In: Health Promotion International. 40, 3, daaf073.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Conference
Kerins, C. (Other)
14 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Conference
Kerins, C. (Other)
7 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society
Kerins, C. (Other)
6 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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Nutrition Society Congress
Kerins, C. (Other)
2 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society
Kerins, C. (Other)
1 Sep 2023Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk