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Qualifications: PhD (Molecular Biology); MEd (Higher Education Practice); BSc(Hons) Biochemistry; PgCert (Higher Education Practice)Research: Associate Group Leader - Centre for Genomic Medicine. Experienced Principal Investigator and PhD Supervisor. Interested in investigating genetic mechanisms of cancer and degenerative diseases, with a view to improving diagnosis, prognosis and potential therapeutic intervention. Teaching: Associate Head of School of Biomedical Sciences, module coordinator, lecturer and academic supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate students, both on-campus and via distance e-learning. Science Writing and Communication: Highly experienced in publishing original research and reviews in high-impact journals. Regular presenter at conferences, symposiums and workshops. Further experience in medical writing, peer-review activities and successful grant-writing. Editor for journal Genomics and ad-hoc reviewer for Medical Research Council, Oxford University Press, Oncogene, Molecular Cancer and many other publications.Public Engagement in Science: Registered STEM Ambassador and regularly delivers a range of outreach initiatives in this area, promoting science to schools and the general public. Contributor to Northern Ireland Science Festival, RTE Brainstorm, Famelab, W5 Science Discovery Centre, STEMNETSkills: Excellent communicator, scientific analysis, a keen eye for detail, strong organisational and time management skills, science writing, science supervision and financial management.Interests: Genetics, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Haematology, Blood Science, IP mattersProfessional Membership: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, Chartered Biologist, Chartered Science Teacher, Irish Association of Cancer Research Member, Member of Genetics Society, Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Science