About Lifestyle Medical
A Galway-based health technology and medical education company.
Our Mission
Lifestyle Medical exists to improve healthcare outcomes through the development of innovative health technologies, rigorous independent evaluation of health initiatives, and high-quality, accessible continuing professional development for medical professionals.
We work at the intersection of clinical practice, academic research, and technology — bridging the gap between evidence and application across Ireland's healthcare system.
Based in Galway, we collaborate with leading institutions including University of Galway, ATU, HSE West, Galway University Hospitals, and the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
Our Team
Experienced clinicians, academics, and technologists working together to advance healthcare.
Dr Christopher Duke
PhD • MSc • HDip Systems Analysis
Technology entrepreneur and solution architect specialising in health technology. Leads the development of the AlphaFlex platform and the Lifestyle Medical digital infrastructure.
Dr Idris Founas
CCST Ireland & UK • FRCP Glasgow • MRCP • FACP USA • PGDDE London • MSc • MD-EQ
Senior Consultant Physician with extensive clinical and teaching experience. RCPI-Recognized Trainer and Academic Lead at UL Hospitals Group / Ennis Hospital. Supervisor and Trainer on the Master of Medical Science Programme at University of Galway, and Experienced Director of MRCP Preparation Courses. Leads the Clinical Examination Skills CPD course for medical trainees.
Dr Micheál Newell
PhD • MSc • HDE • Discipline of Surgery & Medical Education, University of Galway
Integrated biologist and medical educator at University of Galway. Leads the Research Methods CPD course, with expertise in evidence-based medicine and study design.
Partners & Collaborators
We work with leading academic, clinical, and government organisations across Ireland.
University of Galway
Academic partner for the Data2Sustain research project, undertaking independent validation of AlphaFlex.
Galway University Hospitals
Internal CPD accreditation partner for Lifestyle Medical courses. Clinical training site for the Clinical Examination Skills programme.
RCPI – Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
External CPD accreditation body for our clinical training courses. RCPI accreditation ensures internationally recognised CPD credits for all participants.
HSE West
Health Service Executive partner in the Healthy Islands telemedicine evaluation, supporting the delivery of virtual care to island communities off the Connacht coast.
ATU Galway
Supported the early development and validation of the AlphaFlex IMU-based knee function analysis algorithms via Enterprise Ireland funding.
Sláintecare
Government health reform initiative funding the Healthy Islands telemedicine pilot that Lifestyle Medical is independently evaluating using the RE-AIM framework.
Key Milestones
Data2Sustain Research Project Begins
Collaboration with ATU and University of Galway to develop IMU-based knee function analysis technology using validated Seel+VQF algorithms.
Healthy Islands Evaluation Commissioned
Lifestyle Medical appointed to independently evaluate the Sláintecare-funded Healthy Islands telemedicine pilot using the RE-AIM framework.
AlphaFlex: Clinical Validation Phase
The AlphaFlex wearable knee analysis system enters clinical validation trials in partnership with University of Galway orthopaedic departments.
CPD Platform Launches
Lifestyle Medical launches its RCPI-accredited CPD training platform, offering two courses for medical trainees delivered by Dr Founas and Dr Newell.