Melissa Kinch is a Doctoral in Philosophy (PhD) Candidate at University College Dublin. Her primary research interests include child, young adult and family health research. Melissa Kinch is a registered Children's and General Nurse. Other research and clinical practice interests include Nursing Education, rare disease research, healthcare quality improvement and public & patient involvement in research.

Melissa Kinch is also a Co-Ordinator for UK/Ireland Chapter International Family Nursing Association.