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Barbara Murphy

Remembering Dr. Barbara Murphy, “a great researcher and a great mentor to many people.”

July 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Dr. Barbara Murphy in the lab

One of the country’s top transplant researchers Dr. Barbara Murphy, the Dublin-born chair of medicine at Mount Sinai Health System in New York, passed away on June 30th. She was 56. The cause was glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, her husband, Peter Fogarty, said. In addition to her husband, she is survived by their son, Gavin; her sister, Dr. Celine Murphy, a … [Read more...] about Remembering Dr. Barbara Murphy, “a great researcher and a great mentor to many people.”

Roots: Murphy, O’Murchu, and O’Murphy

By Gregory Chestler, Contributor
October / November 2019

October 1, 2019 by 1 Comment

The Irish surname Murphy is a modern form of the ancient Irish name O’Murchadha, which means “descendant of sea warrior,” from the Gaelic muir, meaning “sea,” and cath, meaning “battle.” And, true to the clan’s moniker, the Murphys have traveled and battled far and wide. It’sthe most widespread surname in Ireland, and according to the 2010 census, it’s the 64th most common name … [Read more...] about Roots: Murphy, O’Murchu, and O’Murphy

Irish America Celebrates Annual Healthcare & Life Sciences 50

By Irish America Staff
October 6, 2015

October 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Irish America celebrated its annual Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 Awards Reception, co-hosted with ICON plc, on October 5 in Manhattan. The Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 aims to recognize the best and brightest professionals in the medical industry and highlight the work they are doing to improve the lives of their communities and our healthcare industry. “There’s a lot of … [Read more...] about Irish America Celebrates Annual Healthcare & Life Sciences 50

A Second Chance at Life

By Sheila Langan, Contributor
August / September 2016

August 10, 2016 by 4 Comments

One of the country’s top transplant researchers is Dr. Barbara Murphy, the Dublin-born chair of medicine at Mount Sinai Health System in New York. Her expertise in the field of renal transplants gives patients a second chance to live healthy, normal lives.    Dr. Barbara Murphy, Murray M. Rosenberg Professor of Medicine and chair of the Department of Medicine for Mount Sinai … [Read more...] about A Second Chance at Life

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