RCPI Faculty of Pathology Awards 2026: The Winners
On 13 February 2026, the RCPI Faculty of Pathology announced the winners of its annual awards.
These prestigious awards celebrate excellence and significant contributions in the field. The ceremony took place during the faculty’s Annual Symposium.
PAULE COTTER MEDAL
Lifetime Achievement Award, named after the female pioneer in haematology.
JOHN D KENNEDY MEDAL
Recognising an exceptional contribution by a pathologist within seven years of completing their training. Named after the RCPI Faculty of Pathology founder.
Dr Grace Neville
Somatic Malignancies Arising in Ovarian Mature Cystic Teratomas
GEORGE GREENE MEDAL
Named in remembrance of the historical first communication to the Dublin Pathological Society by the professor in 1838. Recognising outstanding research by a trainee.
Dr Katie Ridge
LinCD117+CD34+FcεRI+ progenitor cells are increased in chronic spontaneous urticaria and predict clinical responsiveness to anti-IgE therapy
JOHN O’DOWD MEDAL
Given to the best Quality Improvement project, honouring the dedicated histopathologist who sadly died in 2023.
Dr Michael O’Meara
ADA Standards of Care on Diabetes
BEST ORAL PRESENTATION
Dr Anne Marie-Dolan
Educating gap in tacking climate action in Clinical Microbiology
RUNNER UP
Dr Louise Murray
A New lens on Perinatal Pathology
BEST POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Histopathology: Dr Fidelma Karr
Microbiology: Dr Grace Rothwell-Kelly
Blood Sciences: Dr Lara Dungan
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