I edit scientific articles on a wide range of topics before publication to ensure correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting and internal consistency.

I am currently working on a laboratory research project on the biology of Demodex mites, microscopic organisms found on the skin. The project aims to examine their contribution to conditions such as rosacea.

I provided technical, administrative and operational support to contribute to the translational research aims of the UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology. My responsibilities included managing laboratory facilities, training staff and students, ordering and supplies, and compliance with health and safety requirements. I also contributed to pre-award and post-award grant administration, reports, ethical approval applications and other research documents.I organised a purchasing project… Show more I provided technical, administrative and operational support to contribute to the translational research aims of the UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology. My responsibilities included managing laboratory facilities, training staff and students, ordering and supplies, and compliance with health and safety requirements. I also contributed to pre-award and post-award grant administration, reports, ethical approval applications and other research documents.I organised a purchasing project for over 40 laboratory instruments with a budget of approximately €300,000. For the "Future in Dermatology: Inflammation" international symposium hosted by the UCD Charles Institute in October 2015, I co-ordinated a successful SFI conference grant application, writing the text and submitting the funding proposal on SESAME. I also liaised with Fáilte Ireland as they provided funding and practical support, and with Experimental Dermatology regarding publication of oral and poster abstracts. Show less

The UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology opened in 2011 as the only dedicated dermatology research institute in Ireland. My role was to provide scientific and administrative support for the development of various research activities during this start-up phase. • Ordered equipment and other start-up supplies for new laboratories • Managed laboratory equipment and facilities and staff training• Contributed to initiation of dermatology biobank • Assisted with writing… Show more The UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology opened in 2011 as the only dedicated dermatology research institute in Ireland. My role was to provide scientific and administrative support for the development of various research activities during this start-up phase. • Ordered equipment and other start-up supplies for new laboratories • Managed laboratory equipment and facilities and staff training• Contributed to initiation of dermatology biobank • Assisted with writing applications for EU, government, industry and charity funding • Organised series of fortnightly dermatology research meetings• Co-ordinated preparations for international symposium Update on Rosacea 2014 Show less

The review analyses survival, disease progression, adverse events and quality of life as outcomes following treatment with drug or placebo. Based on the best available evidence, it will make recommendations on the clinical use of endothelin inhibitor drugs, and future research in the area.As principal investigator funded by a Health Research Board grant, I brought together a team of four authors, and initiated contact with other stakeholders including pharmaceutical companies and… Show more The review analyses survival, disease progression, adverse events and quality of life as outcomes following treatment with drug or placebo. Based on the best available evidence, it will make recommendations on the clinical use of endothelin inhibitor drugs, and future research in the area.As principal investigator funded by a Health Research Board grant, I brought together a team of four authors, and initiated contact with other stakeholders including pharmaceutical companies and statisticians. I was also responsible to manage the budget for travel, training and other expenses.My review includes the statistical method of proportional odds logistic regression, though this is not a standard tool for Cochrane reviews. Following discussions with clinicians and statisticians on meta-analysis of tumour response data, I decided this method was the most appropriate one. I presented a poster to facilitate discussion of the topic at the 8th Annual Cochrane in Ireland Conference. The protocol detailing the scope and methods of the review has been published, and the full review is in preparation. Show less

8 lectures each year for B.Sc. in Molecular Medicine on cancer biology and prostate cancer.In September 2012, I developed and taught a 4 hour module on systematic reviews, for final year students of the B.Sc. in Human Health and Disease. This included a two hour computer tutorial on searching resources and systematic review software.

As a member of the Prostate Cancer Research Consortium since its origins, I have collaborated with professionals of many other disciplines. These included clinicians, scientists, nurses, and information technology experts from the Trinity Centre for High Performance Computing, particularly during the development of the Consortium’s innovative biobank information management system. This experience has provided me with strong communication skills with professionals within and beyond my own… Show more As a member of the Prostate Cancer Research Consortium since its origins, I have collaborated with professionals of many other disciplines. These included clinicians, scientists, nurses, and information technology experts from the Trinity Centre for High Performance Computing, particularly during the development of the Consortium’s innovative biobank information management system. This experience has provided me with strong communication skills with professionals within and beyond my own field.During my laboratory research, I worked with a wide range of molecular and cell biology techniques, including standard cell culture, three-dimensional cell culture using Matrigel, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, high-throughput analysis, drug treatment, and protein detection. I worked independently through experimental design, optimisation, writing SOPs, validation, analysis, statistics, interpretation, and reporting results. My laboratory experience has enhanced my strong problem-solving abilities, and my capacity to learn is demonstrated by the range of basic and advanced laboratory techniques I have acquired, as well as my academic record. I supervised several postgraduate students, training them individually in good laboratory practice, experimental techniques, analysis, scientific writing and thesis presentation. As administrator of a core cell culture facility for five years, I took responsibility for ensuring that it was maintained to a high standard appropriate for quality research. This involved training new staff, delegating equipment maintenance among facility users, developing and updating guidelines, and ensuring compliance with them. Serving as a Genetically Modified Organisms Health and Safety officer in my institution for five years, I was responsible for liaising between regulatory bodies and various departments within my institution, informing myself of relevant Irish and European legislation, and writing reports. Show less