Science of Running Symposium

Submitted on Thursday, 10/08/2023

Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics in conjunction with the Jerry Kiernan Foundation and UCD are delighted to announce the second Science of Running Symposium. Following on from the success of last year’s symposium join us for an exploration of the latest advancements in the Science of Running. The event will be officially opened by Jack Chambers TD, Minister of State, Department of Transport and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. Expert presentations will be following by a panel discussion featuring some of the greatest Irish athletes of the last 40 years.

Date: Saturday 16th September 2023

Venue: UCD Village Auditorium

Start Time: 11:00

Speakers include:

  • Dr Cailbhe Doherty, Insight, UCD
  • Professor Kate Pumpa, Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, UCD
  • Professor Barry Smyth, Insight, UCD
  • Dr Colin Griffin, Sports Surgery Clinic
  • Professor Kiernan Moran, Insight, DCU

Panel Discussion With:

  • Ian O’Riordan- Panel Chair
  • Eamonn Coughlan
  • Donna Evans
  • David Gillick
  • Derval O’Rourke
  • John Treacy