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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RCSI Collaborate – Sex Steroids Meeting
We had a really successful meeting last week with a wonderful line-up of international and local speakers for…
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Society for Endocrinology – Summer Studentship
It has been an absolute pleasure to host Hunter Mangleburg as a summer research scholar for the past…
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New publication: Characterizing skeletal muscle dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
We review the possible role of androgens in the pathophysiology of skeletal muscle abnormalities in PCOS, and identify…
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
Lecturer, 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
Stephanie Agbana
PhD Scholar, RCSI (2022-2026)
Co-Investigator
Luke Grant
Research Assistant, RCSI
Co-Investigator
Hunter Mangleburg
Society for Endocrinology summer studentship
Professor Wiebke Arlt
William Withering Chair of Medicine Director of the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research University of Birmingham
Collaborator
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RT @IrishEndocrine: Congratulations @Its_Leanne_C @taramcdon @HannahForde2 @MickOReilly1980 for presenting Irish research at #SfEBES2022 👏
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RT @madden_doyle: Such a fantastic few days at #SfEBES2022
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A fantastic conference in Harrogate comes to end #SfEBES2022 Looking forward to next year! @RCSI_Androgens @Its_Leanne_C @ICATProgramme @taramcdon @Soc_Endo https://t.co/9rqPjf2BM3 https://t.co/iyPytZqFo8
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Come work with us! Research Assistant post - apply online now https://t.co/Vv6XIV9P12. Novel project 3D bioprinting muscle to dissect the impact of androgen excess on metabolism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome #PCOS https://t.co/FkPAROaEr9 @RCSI_Research #Androgens #3Dbioprinting
