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Research Development and Support

Dr
Catherine
Dean

Primary Department
Research Development and Support
Role
Research Ethics and Integrity Officer
Work Area/Key Responsibilities
Research Support
Catherine Dean
Phone number: 01 700
5612
Campus
Glasnevin Campus
Room Number
VBG09 Mary Brück Building

Academic biography

I worked as an academic in the field of ethics and philosophy at Strathmore University (Kenya) for several years. I was also an active member of the Research Ethics Committee at that University. 

I am currently the Research Ethics and Integrity Officer at Dublin City University (Ireland), based with the Research Development and Support Team. My role involves the following responsibilities:

  • Working closely with and providing specialist advice to the Research Ethics Chairperson and Secretary on all matters relating to the support of research ethics activity at DCU.
  • Managing the effective administration of research ethics processes both pre-and post-ethical review and acting as point of contact for the DCU research community.
  • Developing resources for the research community to support best practice in research ethics and integrity and exchanging best practice sectorally through relevant networks and fora.
  • Managing information and training systems associated with research ethics and integrity, including associated upgrade projects, and generating reports as required.
  • Providing assistance with research integrity training within DCU, liaising with schools, faculties and research centres.
  • Providing specialist advice to academic and research staff on research ethics and integrity matters in the context of research funding proposals.
  • Remaining up to date on developments in the research environment, current research activities and the priorities and needs of the DCU research community.
  • Liaising effectively with the research support teams and other professional service units to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of research support services.
  • Other activities and projects in collaboration with the Research Development and Support Team.

Research interests

Research ethics and research integity