The MTU Alumni Office, in collaboration with the Department of Sport, Leisure and Childhood Studies and HEX-SPO Research Group at MTU, presented ‘MTU Alumni Innovation in Health, Exercise & Sport’ panel discussion for the MTU Innovation & Enterprise Month on Wednesday, 13 March.
This panel discussion served as a platform to showcase the pioneering work of MTU alumni making significant contributions to the health, exercise, and sports industry through innovative technologies, pioneering training methods, and new ventures.
MTU alumni represent the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that is nurtured by the University through the curriculum that is informed by research. MTU strives to inform, embed, and ensure entrepreneurship is a key graduate attribute for all learners.
The contributors to the panel discussion were:
- Greg O’Gorman (BBS 1999) who together with Irish Olympian and former World Champion Derval O’Rourke launched the SAOL App which focuses on delivering a Workplace Wellbeing solution for small to medium businesses. Derval recently participated in a programme for women entrepreneurs in MTU’s on-campus incubator.
- Adam Sheehan (BBS 2010) is the strength and conditioning coach for Munster Rugby and an alumnus of Recreation and Leisure from MTU. Adam is skilled in Athletic Training, Rugby, Fitness Training, Strength & Conditioning, and Sports Science.
- Grace McNamara (BSc 2008) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Exercise Intelligence (EXI), a MedTech specialising in personalised exercise programmes for people with chronic conditions and sedentary lifestyles. Grace is an alumna of MTU’s Bachelor of Science in Health, Fitness and Leisure.
- Alan Dunton (BBS 2015, Ph.D. 2020) has worked with athletes, coaches, and sports organisations for over a decade in both professional and developmental environments. A significant element of this work includes the implementation and analysis of performance through technology with athletes.
- Dr. Lisa Bolger (Ph.D. 2018) completed her Ph.D. at MTU and will share the use of technology and innovative practices in her role as lecturer at MTU and the Habitus Health-DePuy Study.
