Profile
Aoife Curran
My CV
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Qualifications:
BSc and PhD
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Research/Work History:
Investigated nutrition approaches to improve human health
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Current Job:
Research Scientist
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Type of scientist:
Cell Biologist and Human Nutritionist
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Degree(s) and where you obtained them:
BSc Human Nutrition and PhD University College Dublin
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Qualifications:
BSc and PhD
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Research/Work History:
Investigated nutrition approaches to improve human health
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Current Job:
Research Scientist
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Employer/Lab group:
Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre at the Institute of Technology Tralee, Kerry
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CE team:
Institute of Technology Tralee
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Volunteering since…
June 2019
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Favourite thing about being a Cell EXPLORER volunteer:
Being able to meet and interact with students and show them how much fun science is!
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My best tip for extracting DNA:
Take your time, have patience and ask questions if anything is unclear.
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About Me
A research scientist who loves animals and yoga!
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I was born and grew up in Waterford, before moving to Dublin for university. I lived in Dublin while I completed a BSc in Human Nutrition and also a PhD, looking at nutrition approaches to decrease risk of diabetes. During this time I spent time in England doing professional work experience at the University of Reading and I also attended conferences and presented my research in Italy, Germany and many other interesting places! Since 2019, I have worked in the Institute of Technology Tralee in Kerry, working in many different areas from human health to testing cosmetic products in cell culture studies and human studies.
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My Typical Day
My typical day consists of several cups of tea and coffee in between spending time in the lab and on my computer.
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Every morning I start my day with orange juice and porridge followed by a cup of coffee. I feed my cat before starting work at my computer or travelling to the lab. I discuss science experiments and results with colleagues and provide updates of projects that I am working on. After work I like to go for a walk, do yoga or catch up with friends.
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Quickfire Q/A questions
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Friendly, hardworking, enthusiastic
What did you want to be after you left school?
Human nutritionist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not really!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Ed Sheeran
What's your favourite food?
Lasagne
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Travelling around Europe for 3 weeks with friends!
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Travel the world, own lots of horses and live near the beach!
Tell us a joke.
What did the thermometer say to the graduated cylinder? You may have graduated, but I have more degrees!
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