Dr. Meadhbh Brosnan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Meadhbh Brosnan is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University and an Assistant Professor (Ad Astra Fellow) at University College Dublin. Her research primarily employs cognitive neuroscience techniques to understand interindividual differences in brain impacts on cognition. Brosnan's predominant focus is on how environmental enrichment can facilitate resilience to cognitive difficulties related to healthy aging, neurodegenerative conditions, and stroke. Throughout her career, she has received funding from several prestigious international bodies, including the European Commission Horizon 2020, Alzheimer's Research UK, and the John Fell Fund at Oxford University Press. Meadhbh has held faculty appointments at University College Dublin and has trained at various international institutions, such as Maastricht University, Cardiff University, and Trinity College Dublin. She is passionate about mentoring prospective graduate students and postdoctoral researchers and is particularly engaged in areas related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Senior Research Fellow

2022-09-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Conduct research in cognitive neuroscience, focusing on resilience and cognitive difficulties.

Assistant Professor & Ad Astra Fellow

2022-09-01 — Present

University College Dublin • Dublin, Ireland

Engage in research and teaching in psychology.

Awards

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Academic Scholar Award

2011-06-01
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Entrance Scholarship

2008-01-01
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Marie Curie Early Stage Research Fellowship

2014-03-01
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Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme

2016-01-01
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Neuroscience Ireland Oral Communication Award

2016-09-01

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.