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Brian Shields

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CEO & Co-Founder at Neurent Medical
📍 Galway Metropolitan Area, Ireland

Brian Shields is the Co-Founder and CEO of Neurent Medical, where he leads the development of innovative treatments for chronic rhinitis. An alumnus of the BioInnovate Ireland fellowship, he holds a PhD in Applied Computing from the University of Galway and an MBA, blending deep technical and business expertise.

Brian is a recognized entrepreneur, having been named Enterprise Irelands Founder of the Year. He is passionate about building resilient MedTech companies and draws inspiration from leaders across various fields, frequently participating in events like the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program.

He co-invented the worlds first multi-point nerve disruption therapy for chronic rhinitis, a concept inspired by a medical procedure from the 1950s.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
CEO & Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Galway Metropolitan Area, Ireland
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MedTech Innovation
Co-invented a novel therapy for rhinitis after identifying the unmet clinical need during his BioInnovate Ireland fellowship, demonstrating a passion for creating new medical solutions.
Chronic Rhinitis
His company's mission is to transform care for patients with chronic rhinitis, and he often speaks about the significant negative impact the condition has on quality of life.
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Career

Work history

6-2015
CEO & Co-Founder
Neurent Medical
8-2014 - 6-2017
Fellow
BioInnovate Ireland
2011 - 2014
Programme Manager - ConnectedHealth
S3 Group
2007 - 2011
Management Consultant
Accenture
2001 - 2007
Researcher
National University of Ireland, Galway
In the press

Media appearances

In-Office Treatment For Chronic Rhinitis: Interview With Brian Shields, Neurent Medical CEO. Featured in Faculty of Medicine Forum
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Neurent Medical’s Brian Shields named Founder of the Year – The Irish Times. Featured in The Irish Times
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Education
2013 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
2004 - 2007
PhD
University of Galway
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