Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences
The Faculty structure was established in Trinity College Dublin in 2008. The Dean of the Faculty provides academic and strategic leadership within the Faculty. An outline of the role and responsibilities of the Dean (PDF 28kb) include providing academic and strategic leadership within the Faculty. The Dean has overall budgetary authority and through his/her membership of the Executive Officer Group plays a pivotal role in the overall academic and strategic development of the College.
Professor Brian O Connell
Dean September 2021 - Present
Professor of Restorative Dentistry
Professor Orla Sheils
Dean 2019 - 2021
Professor of Molecular Diagnostics
Professor Mary McCarron
Dean 2012 - 2019
Professor of Ageing & Intellectual Disability
Professor Colm O‘Morain
Dean 2008-2012
Professor of Medicine
Professor Diarmuid Shanley
Dean 2002-2008
Professor of Oral Health