Personal profile
Biography
I began my academic career with a BSc. in Biotechnology at Leeds University. I then moved into social science by doing an MSc in Science and Technology Studies in Amsterdam and a PhD in Sociology at Exeter University. To gain insight into the political production and application of knowledge, I spent several years working in applied areas such as academic Public - No restriction health, social marketing, mental health research etc.National, International and Transnational Histories of Healthcare, 1850-2000 (EuroHealthHist): Management CommitteeCurrently, my research connects with several areas in medical sociology, including psychosocial determinants of health, lived experiences of health and illness, and health service research. I collaborate with various third-sector organizations to support their evaluation and monitoring processes.
Research Interests
Medical Sociology, Healthcare, Gender, Science and Technology Studies. Ingrid is happy to explore opportunities to undertake consultancy and research work with external organisations.
Teaching Interests
Medical Sociology (with a particular focus on topics such as mental health, gender, caring and health structures). Social understandings of genetics, genomics and epigenetics.Bereavement and loss.Social Media and shaming.Methodology (Action Research, Qualitative data and Data visualization).
Research Projects
Tension points in the talent pipeline: This project explores the micro-level experiences and macro-level structures to explore the opportunities of the Postdoctoral talent pipeline in Ireland, Denmark and Singapore: Funded by Research Ireland
Education/Academic qualification
B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD
Keywords
- HM Sociology
- School of Political Science and Sociology
Accepting PhD Students
- Accepting PhD Students
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 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Pedagogies of Resilience amidst a Planetary Crisis: From Mind Training to Social and Environmental Justice
Flores, R., Holme, I. & Fogarty, L., 30 Jul 2025, In: Teaching and Learning Inquiry.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Prisoners’ Experiences of Training and Working as a Peer Mental Health Mentor in an Irish Prison
Doyle, L., Keogh, B., Higgins, A., Morrissey, J., Brennan, M., Holme, I., Reilly, R. & Carr, C., May 2025, In: International Journal of Forensic Mental Health. 24, 2, p. 83-93 11 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Turning 18 in mental health services: a multicountry qualitative study of service user experiences and views
MILESTONE Consortium, 1 Sep 2024, In: Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine. 41, 3, p. 296-304 9 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Effect of managed transition on mental health outcomes for young people at the child-adult mental health service boundary: A randomised clinical trial
MILESTONE Consortium, 29 Apr 2023, In: Psychological Medicine. 53, 6, p. 2193-2204 12 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access27 Citations (Scopus) -
Leaving child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS): the impact of diagnosis and medication management on optimal discharge or transition
Street, C., Ni Chinseallaigh, E., Holme, I., Appleton, R., Tah, P., Tuomainen, H., Leijesdorff, S., van Bodegom, L., van Amelsvoort, T., Franic, T., Tomljenovic, H., McNicholas, F. & MILESTONE Consortium, C., 9 Nov 2023, In: Mental Health Review Journal. 28, 4, p. 362-375 14 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
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Crafting contribution: Insights from postdoctoral talent pipelines in Small Advanced Economies.
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6 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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Building resilience and flexibility in undergraduates via an Archaeological showcase. Resilience Communities Workshop,
Holme, I. (Other)
1 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
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The sexual body on twitter: shaming and honouring sexualities. Honour and Shame research workshop
Holme, I. (Other)
1 Dec 2021Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
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Innovation and collaboration in Ireland The PiLaR Programme: Supporting Families and Combining education, experience, skills and support.
Holme, I. (Other)
1 Dec 2019Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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Carers role in ED.
Holme, I. (Other)
1 Nov 2018Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk