Dr John O’Neill
Head of Research Policy and Innovation
Department of Health, Ireland
Dr John O’Neill is Head of the Research Policy and Innovation Unit at Ireland’s Department of Health, where he works to strengthen the contribution of research and innovation to health system improvement. His responsibilities include supporting research-led approaches within the HSE, providing strategic direction for the Health Research Board, connecting research across government, and advancing priorities including clinical trials, genetics and genomics, and international research collaboration.