Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick

MD, Professor and Head of Clinical Microbiology Dept, RCSI & Consultant Microbiologist Beaumont Hospital. Ireland. SPSP fellow Cohort 6. Instagram @rcsi_micro

[Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick @FfitzP]

So proud to lead this wonderful department @RCSI_Micro @RCSI_Irl we are based @Beaumont_Dublin which is ideal for clinically relevant research & teaching - check us out https://t.co/B7VR1Txb3x @iscm_micro @hpscireland @TAEscmid @RCPI_Trainees

[RCSI @RCSI_Irl]

Through education and research, @RCSI_Micro responds to the needs of society by preventing infections and by diagnosing and treating bacterial infections for better health outcomes.

#RCSIdiscover

[Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick @FfitzP]

Congrats to @RCSI_Micro Dr O Donnell 👏👏

[SurgInfectSoc-Europe @SISEurope]

Our traditional & iconic Semmelweis lecture is finally here! #SISE2025
👉Councillor & local host Prof. McNamara @dmcsurg @RCSI_Irl presents our invited speaker, Sinead O'Donnell @Beaumont_Dublin that presents her #Research as a #Microbiologist on peristomal skin #infection 🦠

[Irish Society of Clinical Microbiologists @iscm_micro]

Huge congratulations to Prod Hilary Humphreys @RCSI_Micro who was award the @RCPI_news Dr Paula Cotter Medal for his outstanding contribution to pathological practice both in Ireland and internationally. So well deserved!

[Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick @FfitzP]

delighted NoHoW-AMR progressed in Healthy Environment for All Challenge lead by @Dfitzhughes -developing effective disinfection technologies to mitigate #Superbugs in healthcare wastewater networks. With @DCU chemistry & engineering @BeaumontIpc @RCSI_Micro @RCSI_Research

[Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick @FfitzP]

Well done all & especially our own @Saied_A @RCSI_Micro @Beaumont_Dublin SpR 👏👏

[ICAT Programme @ICATProgramme]

Congrats to our prize winners Karen, Saied, Catherine, Brian, Katie and Bethany! A great end to a fantastic two days. Thanks to Prof Williams for closing the #ICATRetreat24 @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @HSC_NI @_NIMDTA @agriculture_ie @COAIrl

[Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick @FfitzP]

Our second @ICATProgramme @RCSI_Micro fellow Dr Louise Kelly. Great to work with @hpscireland colleagues again - full circle! @RCSI_postgrad

[ICAT Programme @ICATProgramme]

Why are invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) cases surging? Dr Louise Kelly dives into the DNA of this deadly infection, evaluating treatments for better patient outcomes. @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl @RCSI_Irl

[Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick @FfitzP]

We are so proud @RCSI_Micro to work with clinical microbiology SpR @Saied_A on this important project. @RCSI_postgrad @RCSI_PopHealth @eimeartb @Dfitzhughes @TAEscmid @iscm_micro

[ICAT Programme @ICATProgramme]

Tackling AMR! Dr Saied Ali describes the CRISP study, comparing strategies (incl cutting-edge photodynamic disinfection) to combat multi-drug-resistant bacteria lurking in hospital sinks and drains. #ICATRetreat24 @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl

[ICAT Programme @ICATProgramme]

Tackling AMR! Dr Saied Ali describes the CRISP study, comparing strategies (incl cutting-edge photodynamic disinfection) to combat multi-drug-resistant bacteria lurking in hospital sinks and drains. #ICATRetreat24 @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl

[Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick @FfitzP]

Well done @CostelloeKate it’s an incredible programme & brilliant to get that energy into @Beaumont_Dublin on a Monday!

[kate costelloe @CostelloeKate]

The sky is the limit for TY students ⁦participating in ⁦@Beaumont_Dublin⁩ #TYweek24 #thebestbelongatBeaumont #careers #promotinghealthycommunities ⁦@PaulaCallaghy⁩ ⁦@Sibhsnolan⁩ ⁦@Unaredmond⁩ ⁦⁦⁩ ⁦⁦@Yvonne13Ryan⁩ ⁦@connolly_sinead⁩

[WiMIN @WomenMedIreland]

6/6 Are we going to talk about equality or strategic about implementing changes? Success is normalising: not just being "a first" but being "just another" How do we take steps with Words and Deeds? #wiminbelfast24

[Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick @FfitzP]

Well done all - great output too from @RCSI_Irl @rss_rcsi medical student Niall Murnaghan @RCSI_Micro

[Beaumont Hospital IPC @BeaumontIpc]

Wonderful morning at @hseexcellenceawards shortlisting with Helen Carpenter, Niall Murnaghan, @dfeatamr presenting “ what lurks beneath”, an impactful project to convince those who work in hospitals to go #barebelowelbow @connolly_sinead @hmrryan #patientsafety #ipc

[kerrie Davies MBE @kerrieanndavies]

At Westminster attending the Woman of the North report parliamentary launch on behalf of Empower Leeds Women

@drjanefreeman @LeedsWomen1 @LeedsMedHealth @LeedsHospitals @MedicineDean

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

🥇GOLD FOR IRELAND AT THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ☘️☘️☘️
An astonishing performance form the mixed relay team to storm to gold! #RTEsport

[RCSI Clinical Microbiology @RCSI_Micro]

Congratulations to our friend and colleague @dmcsurg from all in Clinical Microbiology @FfitzP @sinead802 @Beaumont_Dublin

[RCSI Clinical Microbiology @RCSI_Micro]

Proud day for the parish today @RCSI_Irl conferrings. Warmest congratulations to our newest Dr @aoifeky @IrishResearch @Dfitzhughes @HHumphreys11 @FfitzP @BeaumontIpc

[Ed Kuijper @EdKuijper2]

Great PhD defense of Aiofe Doyle at Dublin on the OneHeath Cdiff in Ireland!! @SmitsLab @FfitzP @jvanprehn

[RCSI Clinical Microbiology @RCSI_Micro]

Tune in to our own Dr Katie Giblin speaking later today on an AMRIC webinar about her experience as a surgical trainee undertaking surgical antibiotic prophylaxis improvement work. Lessons learned and shared #AMRIC @Dfitzhughes @FfitzP @dmcsurg @sinead802

[RCSI Clinical Microbiology @RCSI_Micro]

Fantastic to see recent #CPE perceptions #IPC vs non-IPC paper @jhieditor by @aoifeky highlighted at Year in Infection Control #ECCMID2024 @iscm_micro @Dfitzhughes @FfitzP @dfeatamr @RCSI_Research https://t.co/YLvbts6wt6