Professor Sir Steve O’Rahilly admitted to membership of the Royal Irish Academy

Congratulations to former Society President Professor O'Rahilly for being elected Members of the Royal Irish Academy!

Professor O'Rahilly's work on the causes of obesity and type 2 diabetes have made him a world renowned expert in the field. He is one of eighteen new Members recently elected to the Academy. 

The Royal Irish Academy, Ireland’s leading body of experts in the sciences and humanities, admitted the new Members on Friday 26th May 2017. Since 1785 membership of the Academy has been awarded to persons who have attained distinction by their unique contributions to education and research.