About us
The Androgens in Health and Disease research group at RCSI encompasses both translational research and clinical expertise with a focus on polycystic ovary syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endocrine-related cancers and metabolic disease.
Latest news
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Best Oral Presentation awarded in the Endocrine Cancer and Late Effects category
Huge congratulations to 2nd year PhD student, Stephanie Agbana MSc who was been awarded Best Oral Presentation in…
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BES 2023
The group had a very enjoyable meeting with the wider Society for Endocrinology network at their annual meeting…
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NEW REVIEW: 11-Oxy Androgens in Human Health
A new review co-authored by Clinical Lead, Prof Michael O'Reilly alongside prominent biochemist, Prof Karl-Heinz Storbeck (Stellenbosch University,…
Our team
We are a collaborative team of clinical and translational researchers with a specific interest in sex steroids in health and disease with a specific focus on androgens in women's health.
Professor Michael O’Reilly – Clinical Group Lead
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, RCSI and Consultant Endocrinologist, Beaumont Hospital
Principal Investigator
Dr Marie McIlroy – Scientific Group Lead
Senior Lecturer & Principal Investigator, Department of Surgery, RCSI Scientific Lead for the Endocrine-Related Cancer Programme, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre. Dublin.
Principal Investigator
Dr Leanne Cussen
ICAT Fellow and PhD Scholar
Co-Investigator
Dr Tara McDonnell
Clinical Research Fellow and PhD Scholar
Co-Investigator
Dr Clare Miller
StAR MD - RCSI
Co-Investigator
Stephanie Agbana MSc
PhD Scholar, RCSI (2022-2026)
Co-Investigator
Zahra Farahbakhsh MSc
Research Assistant
Co-Investigator
Jingqi Xin MSc
RCSI StAR PhD Programme Scholar
Co-Investigator
