Prof. Dr. Imelda Coyne
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Professor Imelda Coyne is a leading authority in children’s nursing and healthcare research, with a distinguished career focused on improving the lives of children, young people, and families. She is Professor of Children’s Nursing and Director of the Trinity Research in Childhood Centre at Trinity College Dublin. She is a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin, the American Academy of Nursing, and the European Academy of Nursing Science, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing. Professor Coyne’s research has made significant contributions to child health, family-centred care, and shared decision-making in paediatric healthcare, with a strong emphasis on participatory approaches that amplify children’s voices. A prolific author and sought-after keynote speaker, she works extensively with international research collaborations and advisory groups to influence policy, practice, and child health services globally.