S2:E1 Journal Club with Conor Malone and Sydney Dacey
We have added two members to our sports ophthalmology executive team, Sydney Dacey and Conor Malone! In this episode, we get to know them and also discuss a recent journal article on sports ophthalmology.
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In this episode, we introduce our two new team members, Sydney Dacey and Conor Malone. We share our insights from the recent Eye Trauma 2024 meeting held by the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma, and dive into a recent article published within the field. We discuss swimming, hurling, and everything in between!
Sydney Dacey is a rising 4th year medical student at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI. Originally from Massachusetts, Sydney received her bachelor of science degree in biology from Boston College. She was a competitive swimmer for 16 years and finished out her career competing for Boston College’s varsity team. While at Brown, she has led the Association of Women Surgeons, and been involved with the Rhode Island Free Clinic and numerous research studies. She will be applying into ophthalmology later this year.
Conor Malone is a cataract surgery fellow who has trained in Ireland and the UK. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, as well as masters degrees in health informatics from University College Dublin and the University of Limerick. Conor’s research experience includes medical education and the application of technology in healthcare. He is interested in emergency ophthalmology and the prevention of eye injuries.
Moe et al. "International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus paper on sports-related ophthalmology issues in elite sports" - doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001644
