Padraic Dunne MSc, PhD

Dr Padraic Dunne is an immunologist, practising psychotherapist and meditation teacher, based at the new Centre for Positive Psychology and Health (CPPH), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences. As an RCSI Lecturer, Dr Dunne is interested in the development of Health and Well-being programmes for postgraduate healthcare professionals, corporate workforces, as well as for patients suffering from chronic disease and the general public. Along with a research team that included Prof Barry White and Prof Geraldine McMahon, Dr Dunne has developed Attention-based Training (ABT) as a sustainable intervention, coupled with biofeedback technology, to promote well-being and reduce stress among healthcare professionals. He is also keenly interested in the interaction between mental stress and the immune system. 

Padraic teaches modules on stress, burnout, meditation, whole health, biological interfaces (bio-psycho-social) and resilience as part of the RCSI Institute of Leadership, MSc in Leadership and the Professional Diploma in Clinical Leadership programme at RCSI, and is the Module 2 lead on the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health Professional Diploma in Positive Health. 

Padraic is also a co-developer of the RCSI MOOC (massive open online course) on the Science of Health and Happiness as well as the Science for Health and Happiness for Young People that were launched freely for the public in 2021.