Young Adult Panel
Hannah Dunning
Diarmuid Moloney
Michelle Long
I have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 14 years and being involved with the 'D1 Now' study since early 2014. I work as European Partner Channels Relationship Builder for EuroSTAR Software testing conferences and I also manage the exhibition for the sister conference UKSTAR. My job allows me to travel over Europe to conferences and events, which brings its challenges with Diabetes, but I'm always up for the challenge!
I have an interest in raising awareness of diabetes and helping others with Diabetes. I previously set up a Diabetic club in LYIT (Letterkenny IT). The D1 Now study has allowed me to continue helping others with Diabetes through the research we do and my role within the YAP team.
Cameron Keighron
I have been living with Type 1 diabetes for 8 years and got involved with the D1 Now study when is began in 2014. I currently work as the Education Officer in NUI Galway Students' Union but completed my undergraduate in Biotechnology and postgraduate in Regenerative Medicine in NUI Galway.
I'm a passionate fencer, LGBT+ activist and love research. I first got involved cause I wanted to know more about diabetes research but now I stay involved because of the opportunity to advocate for young people coming after me, and ensuring they get the best diabetes care possible.
Ciara Duffy
I am 24 years old and have been diabetic for almost 18 years. I have a BSc in Sports Science with Exercise Physiology from AIT. I have been on the YAP since its inception in 2014.
Both myself and my younger sister are type 1 and getting involved in the YAP is my way of making sure that her and all of the next generation of diabetics get the best care possible that works for them. I have had some amazing doctors and nurses over the years but i believe that the D1 Now study is going to allow all of the amazing medical staff we deal with to be utilised by diabetics to their fullest capability in a way that works for both sides of the clinical coin.
Rosah Mangan
I am 21 years old. I have had diabetes for 5 years. I am currently studying Costume Design in Dun Laoghaire Institute for Art, Design and Technology. I joined the YAP in 2016 as I heard about the work researchers from the Diabetes Centre in Galway and NUI Galway were doing and I was eager to become involved.
Antony Caulfield
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 5 years old in 2002. I have been a member of the YAP since it was initially set up in 2014. I'm keen to remain involved in the development of the D1 Now intervention as we start the pilot phase of the work.