Dr Barry Kennerk has been secretary to the neurosurgical team since 2010. He holds a PhD in humanities and a diploma in healthcare management.
He is responsible for the administrative work of the neurosurgical department: running outpatient clinics, assisting families with queries about appointments and handling referrals.
Barry is resident historian and archivist at Temple Street Children’s Hospital and to date, he has authored six books. He is a freelance contributor to newspapers at home and abroad including the Irish Times, Irish Medical Times and New York Times and his work has featured in a number of peer-reviewed publications including the Journal of Medical Biography and Oxford Journal’s, Social History of Medicine.