Dr Suja Somanadhan

Associate Dean for Global Engagement | Associate Professor I Researcher| #UCD #FulbrightScholar |Paediatrics I PhD I RCN|#RareDiseases #RAIN Views are my own

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

It was an incredible day with innovative approaches to #RareDisease with a focus to improve #equity for #PLWRD @RAiNAllIreland cross boarder symposium funded by @hrbireland #DOH #NI @OrlaFeely for your support for this cross boarder initiative @ucddublin @a_j_mcknight @QUBelfast

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

Opening Plenary #ECRD2026 #Prague
Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare joined by Adam Vojtěch, Minister of Health highlighted the importance of “more coordinated predicted and equitable care for people living with rare diseases” @eurordis

[EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe @eurordis]

What comes next for rare disease policy in Europe?

Today, ahead of #ECRD2026, the rare disease community came together in Prague to advance the European Blueprint for Rare Diseases and help define the priority actions needed by and for over 30 million Europeans.

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

We’re excited to share that #RAINFest 2026 is all set!
Over 100 participants from across the island of Ireland and beyond will come together for a unique, interdisciplinary rare disease event—bringing voices from across the community into one space.
@ucddublin @QUBelfast

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

Delighted to be at “More than you can imagine:Rare Realities” Rare Disease International conference organised by @NIRDPNews thank you for the kind invitation to be part of the cross border event to raise awareness of @rarediseaseday @ucddublin @ucdsnmhs @RAiNAllIreland

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

📢 Abstract Call Now Open | #RAiNFEST2026
Act now — submit your abstract and help shape the conversation in rare disease research.
🗓 Deadline: 4 March 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/2jpvxHAPDR
Please share widely to inspire participation and drive change. @RAiNAllIreland

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

📢 RAiNFEST 2026
“ From Lived Experience to Leadership.”
🗓 28 March 2026
📍 @ucddublin
🎟 FREE registration
https://t.co/98EZ7sBspO
Join patients, families, researchers & policymakers shaping the future of rare disease research across Ireland. @RAiNAllIreland @a_j_mcknight

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

Massive congratulations to all the SNA students who successfully completed their certification in inclusive education from ⁦⁦@ucddublin⁩ thank you for offering students who have additional and significant care needs at the school settings. ⁦⁦@Education_Ire⁩

[Orla Feely @OrlaFeely]

It was a joyful week of conferrings at @ucddublin, including honorary doctorates for Mark Dobbin, Siobhán Talbot, Niall Muldoon and Paul Sweeney. Congratulations to all our new graduates, and we wish you every continuing success.

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

What a proud and uplifting day! @ucddublin
Today, we celebrated the final cohort of the National Training Programme for Special Needs Assistants. I want to offer my heartfelt congratulations to every SNA who completed their training #SNA #EducationForAll #InclusiveEducation

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

🎓 Huge congratulations to all graduates from the @ucdsnmhs Midwifery & Health Systems! From BSc to MSc to PhD — your dedication, compassion & hard work will make a real difference in patients’ lives. 🌟
Special shoutout to our medalists 🏅 @ucddublin

[Children's Research Network @CRNINI]

Explore innovative research on children and young people's issues at the CRN & @UCDCHilD Annual Conference 2025!
🔹 Health & Wellbeing
🔹 Digital Engagement
🔹 Education & Participation
🔹 Supporting Children in Disadvantaged Contexts
📅 4 Dec | UCD
🎟️ https://t.co/FOzPnfgFz0

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

📰 Hot off the press!
Our latest work highlights the pivotal role of pediatric nurses in caring for children with rare diseases https://t.co/W5G1uGlq6L
Honoured to collaborate with colleagues
#RareDiseases #PediatricNursing #ChildHealth @ucdsnmhs @ucddublin @RAiNAllIreland

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

Second day of @ERDERA_org general assembly is underway @amsterdamumc the day begins with Education and Training work package. Along with 11 institutions @ucddublin is delighted to contributing to this task focused on Education and Training in #RareDisease @hrbireland @eurordis

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

Great to see the team at the ⁦@ERDERA_org⁩ General Assembly!we are hidden somewhere in this photo—who can find ⁦@a_j_mcknight⁩ and me in this group picture ? 👇" ⁦@RAiNAllIreland⁩ ⁦@ucddublin⁩ ⁦@QUBelfast⁩

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

Great to see the energy and commitment at the 2nd ERDERA General Assembly Meeting in Amsterdam! #RareDisease
@ERDERA_org @eurordis @hrbireland @RAiNAllIreland @HRCIreland @RareDiseasesIE @a_j_mcknight @ucddublin @UCD_Research

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

A huge shout-out to Bojana Mirosavljevic & @ZivotLifeAssoc for Zoya's Law! This landmark legislation guarantees Serbian patients with suspected rare diseases a diagnosis within 6 months, using international labs if necessary. Systemic change is possible #HealthPolicy @ERDERA_org

[Dr Suja Somanadhan @sujas15]

Delighted to be at the ⁦@ERDERA_org⁩ General Assembly Meeting 29-30-31 October 2025 ⁦@amsterdamumc⁩ representing ⁦@ucddublin⁩ ⁦@ucdsnmhs⁩ ⁦⁦@UCDMedicine⁩ ⁦⁦@rare_trial⁩ ⁦@UCD_Research⁩

[RAiN @RAiNAllIreland]

Delighted to share that our co-lead @sujas15
was also invited to present @teddy_network
Biotech Week 2025. From the lab to life: “Why Children’s Say Matters in Biotechnology” — an inspiring discussion on how young voices shape the future of biotech.
#Innovation #boteachweek

[UCD Sport @ucdsportsclubs]

Ready ... Set ... Go 🏃

UCD Sports Expo is now open in Hall B @ The Student Centre!!!

From 10am-5pm (Mon-Thurs) over 40 clubs will have stalls set up to give students a great opportunity to interact with, join clubs, watch demos and even win some goodies.

#discoverUCD

[EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe @eurordis]

Integrated care, both within the health system and between health, social, and community services, is essential for enabling people living with rare diseases to achieve optimal quality of life and enjoy their full human rights.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/yBraq3azou