Prof Peter Doran

Prof Peter Doran is Established Professor of Clinical Trials and Director of the Institute for Clinical Trials at the University of Galway.

Under his leadership the Institute is focused on delivering better outcomes for patients by building on the depth of academic and clinical expertise in Galway, the research programme tackles the major health issues facing society today and into the future. 

Prof Doran earned his BSc from Dublin City University in 1998 and his PhD from University College Dublin in 2001. He was the founding Director of the UCD Clinical Research Centre. Under his leadership the UCD CRC developed an internationally renowned clinical research programme.

Prof Doran leads a significant biomarker research programme and has established a high throughput biomarker validation laboratory, which is contributing to major national and international end organ damage biomarker studies, reflecting his research interests in the molecular drivers of organ damage, biomarker discovery and translation to practice.

Prof Doran also has significant research interests in advancing trial conduct through primary methodology research, novel trial designs, research prioritisation and sustainable trials.

He also has a significant track record in clinical research education having established the graduate taught programme in clinical and translational research which includes a suite of programmes designed to address the career stage specific education and training requirements of clinical research personnel.