(EN) Education :
2017 – 2021 (Expected): Ph.D. in Immunology, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College, Dublin.
2013 – 2017 1st Class Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Health and Disease, Trinity College, Dublin.
2007 – 2013: Leaving Certificate. 545/625 points (Top 3% nationally). Coláiste na Sceilge, Kerry.
Work Experience :
Mar 2018 – Present: Contributing Writer, Radió Teilifís Éireann (RTE), Nature Careers.
Jan 2017 – Mar 2017: Undergraduate Research Project, Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience.
May 2016 – June 2016: Research Assistant, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.
June 2015 – Sept 2015: Engineering Intern, Astellas Pharma Co. Ltd.
Voluntary Activities :
2018 – Present: Student Consultant and Rapporteur, Schrodinger @ 75.
2018 – Present: Ordinary Committee Member, Biochemical Society.
2017 – Present: Impact and Assessment Working Group Member, PPI Ignite Programme, Trinity College Dublin.
2017 – Present: Ph.D. Class Representative, Graduate Students’ Union.
2017: Speaker, Probe: Research Uncovered, European Researchers Night.
2017 – 2018: Assistant Editor, Trinity Postgraduate Review (TPR).
2016 – Present: Science & Research Correspondent, The University Times.
2015 – 2016: Irish Language Editor, The University Times.
2015 – 2016: Staff Writer, Trinity Student Medical Journal.
2014 – 2016: PhilSpeaks, University Philosophical Society.
2014 – 2016: Coordinator and Tutor, Voluntary Tuition Programme, Trinity College Dublin.
2013 – 2018: Irish Language Translator, Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union.
Awards/Recognition :
2017: Global Winner in the Life Sciences Category, The Undergraduate Awards.
2017: Highly Commended, The Undergraduate Awards.
2013: Reid Scholar, Trinity College Dublin. Scholarship valued at approximately €30,000.
2013: Maths in Science Award, Science-Fest 2013.
2012: Bronze Gaisce Medal.
2011: Finalist, Young Entrepreneur Programme.
2011: Finalist, BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.