Professor Philip Dodd is Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health in Ireland, where he provides senior clinical and strategic leadership across public health, prevention, mental health, digital health, and health system reform. He is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor, with extensive experience spanning clinical practice, healthcare leadership, service development, medical education, and national health policy.

Throughout his career, Professor Dodd has been a strong advocate for the promotion of mental health as a fundamental component of population health and sustainable healthcare. His work has contributed to the development and implementation of national policies and strategies aimed at improving mental health outcomes, reducing health inequalities, strengthening prevention and early intervention, and addressing the broader determinants of health.

Professor Dodd has a particular interest in evidence-informed policy, health equity, and cross-sectoral collaboration, and is committed to advancing innovative approaches that support healthier lives and more resilient communities across the life course