Constantine Samaan

Biography

I became interested in academic Paediatric Endocrinology when I was a medical student. This decision was partly influenced by conducting research under the supervision of Professor Hilary Hoey, Head of Department of Paediatrics in Trinity College Dublin, and a leading figure in Paediatric Endocrinology in Ireland.  My work with her focused on studying the effects of treatment of patients with Turner syndrome with Growth Hormone with and without the anabolic steroid Oxandrolone, and we showed that in our group there was modest benefit of this combination in maximizing final height. In this stimulating environment, I excelled in my study of Paediatrics during medical school and was awarded the first prize in the final Paediatric exam [the O’Donohue Medal].  

Research Interest

Paediatric Endocrinology, Turner syndrome with Growth Hormone with and without the anabolic steroid Oxandrolone, Endocrinology and Diabetes