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Briain Kelly, 15 Jun
Obstetrics (MB, BCh, BAO) degree. Credit – Martina Regan.
Over 360 degree, masters and PhD students graduated from University of
Galway this week, joining more than 133,000 alumni worldwide.
Among all of those at the summer conferring celebrations, almost 80 were
conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
The largest cohort of students to graduate were the 166 doctors who
received their Honours Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and
Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB, BCh, BAO) degrees.
During the conferring ceremony, University of Galway presented 14 Final
Medical Medals to nine graduates.
Dr Margaret Mary Glazier from Michigan, USA received five medals for her
outstanding academic performance as part of the tradition of presentation
to graduates of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
recognising academic excellence.
One special award was conferred at this year’s celebrations in recognition
of extensive research – Professor Michael Kerin was conferred with a
Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) from the National University of Ireland
for his published work in breast cancer research.
Professor Kerin is the Chair of Surgery, Clinical Director of the Saolta
Managed Cancer Academic Network and Vice-President of the Royal College of
Surgeons in Ireland.
As a consultant surgeon, Professor Kerin has a special interest in breast
cancer and endocrine surgery. He leads a large breast cancer research
programme at the Lambe Institute for Translational Science at University
of Galway and is the Research Director of the National Breast Cancer
Research Institute.
Professor Kerin is also co-investigator on numerous other cancer research
initiatives including Precision Oncology Ireland and the All-Island Cancer
Research Institute (AICRI).
He has more than 450 peer reviewed papers and 25,000 citations, and more
than 50 MD and PhD students have come through and been mentored as part of
the breast cancer research programme.
President of University of Galway, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh,
said: “On behalf of the entire community of University of Galway, I
congratulate every one of our graduates.”
“The University places great emphasis on our values of respect, openness,
excellence and sustainability, and it is so important that we create a
sense of belonging for our students to enrich their academic experience
and create a community where everyone can thrive.”
“I commend each of our new graduates on their hard work, commitment and
perseverance, and wish them every success in their future careers.”
“I would also like to extend my warmest congratulations to Professor
Michael Kerin. Being awarded the DSc is a wonderful testament to him and
his research at the University over many decades, and an acknowledgment of
the impact of his outstanding contribution to the field of breast cancer.”