Dual Specialist in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, qualified in Ireland and the UK with clinical research experience and an interest in connective tissue disease including Scleroderma. Dr. Quillinan Harakis obtained her primary degree in the National University of Ireland, Galway. She went on to complete her general training scheme in Galway city and county hospitals. She started her specialist training in the Irish National Specialist Rheumatology and Internal Medicine training scheme, completing her final year of training in a clinical research position at the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, London, UK under the supervision of Professor Christopher Denton. She continued for 4 more years in a Clinical Research Fellowship at the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust under Professor Denton with a specialist interest in Scleroderma and Connective Tissue diseases. While at the Royal Free Hospital, she completed a research thesis and graduated with a Medical Doctorate in Research. Additionally, she managed a research team in the Clinical trials unit at the hospital. She then moved to Cyprus where she has been working full time since 2018 as a Rheumatologist associated with the National Health system (GESY/ΓΕΣΥ). She has published a number of research papers in peer reviewed journals. A full list can be found on her LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/niamh-quillinan-harakis-7a78631a
