I had gotten my Master of Chemistry degree at Newcastle University and was doing an Erasmus postgraduate internship on biological lab techniques at Greifswald University in Germany.
I wanted to do this PhD because I loved the idea of combining my experience in chemistry and biology to design and synthesise a drug and then test it, in the hopes of being able to help with cancer research.
Interesting fact about yourself
I love animals and will be volunteering at my local mini zoo!
The prospect of creating an organ-in-chip platform that could enable timely investigation of immune and tumour responses and interactions for pre-clinical or clinical discovery of novel immunotherapies, using tumour biopsies was extremely interesting as its key for advancement of highly promising personalised medicines in the oncology field.
When I am not a work you will most likely find me practicing or dancing Salsa. I do up to 12 hrs a week.
BEng in Biomedical Engineering - University of Limerick (2017-2021) - Thesis Title: Detection of Bacteria Growth within Microfluidic Droplets
MRes in Cancer Technology - Imperial College London (2021-2022) - Thesis Title: Development of a Capillary Network-on-Chip to Investigate Circulating Tumour Cell Behaviour during Metastatic Dissemination
My project is looking at the role of Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts in cancer evolution and drug resistance using microfluidics, with a focus on pancreatic cancer. The project employs various systems, such as droplet microfluidic, CRISPR and other fluid handling systems, to explore the interaction between CAFs and PDAC cells
I love getting out into the outdoors, whether it's hiking through the hills, pitching a tent, or setting sail on open water.