Completed a research project, under the supervision of Dr Derek Costello. Novel seaweed extracts were investigated for their use in Alpha-Synucleinopathies - particularly Parkinson's Disease. Cell based and non-mammalian models were used for the study.

Awardee of the British Pharmacological Society's Vacation Studentship. Completed a 10-week summer research project in the Costello Lab, based in the UCD Conway Research Institute, in collaboration with the Reynolds Lab (UCD School of Veterinary Medicine). The project focused on the development and testing of Parkinson's Disease models.

The College Officer acts as the primary means of communication between the students and class representatives in their College, and the Union Executive. In particular the College Officers aids in the recruitment of class reps and raises awareness of issues specific to their area of study, feeding these back to the UCDSU Executive and Union Council. As full members of the Executive, College Officers are also accountable to UCDSU Council. As part of the role, I sat on seven distinct boards and committees, improving my organisational and communication skills, with senior academics and students alike. This role was balanced alongside my full time undergraduate degree.