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Deidre Buckley
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Deidre A. Buckley is a highly experienced healthcare professional and a key figure at The Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF). She currently serves as the Secretary of the BAF, a position she has held since 2009.3 Buckley is also a Past President of the organization.2
Professional Background
Buckley is a nurse practitioner with extensive experience in neuroscience. She currently works at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Brain Aneurysm Institute.1 Her career in neuroscience spans over three decades, during which she has:
- Worked as a staff nurse on a neuro floor and in an intensive care unit
- Served as a nurse manager of a 40-bed neuroscience unit
- Held the position of nurse coordinator at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Brain Aneurysm/AVM Center from 1992 to 20131
Education and Qualifications
Buckley's educational background includes:
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southeastern Massachusetts University (now University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth)
- A Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts, Boston
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner, obtained in 19991
Contributions to Brain Aneurysm Care and Advocacy
Throughout her career, Buckley has made significant contributions to the field of cerebrovascular disease:
- Co-founded the Brain Aneurysm Foundation in 1994
- Started the first Brain Aneurysm Support group at MGH in 1992
- Authored book chapters and participated in clinical research projects
- Delivered lectures on cerebrovascular disease
- Served as a patient advocate1
Deidre Buckley's dedication to improving patient care and raising awareness about brain aneurysms has made her a respected figure in the field of neuroscience and a valuable asset to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
