The work of GDI Ireland is advised by a Steering Committee with expertise in genomics, healthcare, bioinformatics, patient advocacy and lived experience.

Name Title Organization
Avril Kennan CEO Health Research Charities Ireland
Aedín Culhane Professor of Cancer Genomics (non-voting member) University of Limerick
Caroline Cahill Deputy Delivery Director for Acute Hospitals Office of the Chief Information Officer, Health Service Executive (HSE)
Cathal Seoighe Professor of Bioinformatics University of Galway
Deirdre McNamara Director of Strategic Programmes Office of the Chief Clinical Officer, Health Service Executive (HSE)
Derick Mitchell CEO Irish Platform for Patient Organizations, Science and Industry
Denis Shields Professor of Clinical Bioinformatics, Director of UCD Bioinformatics Sector (non-voting member) University College Dublin
Gianpiero Cavalleri Professor of Human Genetics, Deputy Director, FutureNeuro (non-voting member) Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
James O’Byrne Consultant Metabolic Physician and Consultant Clinical Geneticist Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Laura Whelan Programme Manager(non-voting member) Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
Margaret Cuddigan PPI contributor PPI contributor
Markus Helfert Professor of Digital Service Innovation, Director of Innovation Value Institute and EMPOWER (non-voting member) Maynooth University
Nuala Ryan PPI contributor Chair of Board of the NCBRS Worldwide Foundation
Shane McKee Consultant in Genetic Medicine Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Siobhán O’Sullivan Executive Director Royal Irish Academy