Profile – Cell Explorers

Qualifications:

Bachelor in Sc, Masters in Research and PhD in Cardiovascular science
Research/Work History:

Cardiovascular Sciences, PhD focussed on role of mitochondria in ischemia-reperfusion injury (heart attacks) and postdoc focussed on cardiotoxicity of pharmaceutical drugs.
Current Job:

Scientific Project Manager and Principle Investigator
Type of scientist:

Physiologist
Degree(s) and where you obtained them:

BSc Physiology and MRes Microbiology at University College Cork and PhD at University College London
Qualifications:

Bachelor in Sc, Masters in Research and PhD in Cardiovascular science
Research/Work History:

Cardiovascular Sciences, PhD focussed on role of mitochondria in ischemia-reperfusion injury (heart attacks) and postdoc focussed on cardiotoxicity of pharmaceutical drugs.
Current Job:

Scientific Project Manager and Principle Investigator
Employer/Lab group:

Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre at the Institute of Technology Tralee in County Kerry.
CE team:

Institute of Technology Tralee
Volunteering since…

March 2019
Favourite thing about being a Cell EXPLORER volunteer:

Showing children and young people that anyone can become a scientist and that being a scientist can be fun.
My best tip for extracting DNA:

Follow the protocol carefully and ask questions if you are unsure of any step.

About Me

A scientific project manager living in Kerry who loves nature and being active in the outdoors.
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I grew up in Cork but live and work in County Kerry as a scientist. I really enjoy running, cycling, hiking and being at the beach and swimming in the sea. I love nature and am very interested in animals of all shapes and sizes, especially birds. I have a small scruffy terrier dog called Ralph and a ginger cat called Shefflin. I really enjoy listening to music too and sometimes play the guitar and drums.
My Typical Day

Communicating with other scientists and Irish companies that are looking for help with getting scientific information for their products.
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I start my day by having porridge and coffee while listening to the radio. I then sit down at my desk and start to connect with colleagues and client companies (over the phone and by email) to plan and discuss their research projects. I like to go for a short walk during my break times to stretch my legs and get fresh air. When I finish my day’s work I like to go for another walk or a run and after I have my dinner I like to watch television or read as a way of relaxing.

Niall Burke