Experience

Public Health Agency (PHA)
• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Surveillance and Information Scientist

  • Feb 2022 - Present


Ulster University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  EpiBrain project: Epigenetic effects of B-vitamins on brain health throughout life: scientific substantiation and translation of evidence for health-improvement strategiesDERiVE project: DEvelopment of Riboflavin biomarkers to relate dietary sources with status, gene-nutrient interactions and Validated health Effects in adult cohortsVALID project: Valerolactones and healthy Ageing: Linking Dietary factors, nutrient biomarkers, metabolic status and inflammation with cognition in older adults Show less

• University Lecturing Assistant

  • Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

  NUT321 Food SustainabilityNUT506/814 Biostatistics and Applied Research Methods in Nutrition

• Doctoral (PhD) Researcher, Nutrition & Public Health

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2019

  EpiFASSTT study: Effect of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy on brain development of the child: A multidisciplinary investigation of the EpiFASSTT cohort- Experienced in participant follow-up of placebo-controlled randomised control trials, dietary data and human blood analysis.- Responsible for the research of a 11 year follow-up of children whose mothers participated in a randomised controlled trial in pregnancy.- Supporting study design and successful application to internal and external ethics boards.- Recruiting participants to research studies.- Data collection and recording (including: questionnaires; anthropometric measurements; blood samples) and statistical analysis (SPSS).- Conducting laboratory analysis.- Preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed high-impact journals for publication. Show less

• Lecturer in Biostatistics

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

  Lecturer on the following modules Biostatistics; Biostatistics and Study Skills for Nutritionists; Biostatistics and Skills for Biologists; Professional Skills for Pharmaceutical Biosciences (200 students)-Responsibilities involved designing and giving lectures on Biostatistics.-Setting, designing and setting continuous assessments and exams.-Use of Nearpod to incorporate interactive software and receive student feedback

• e-Tutor (Distance Learning)

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2019

  e-Tutor on the distance learning module 'Applied Research Methods' for MSc Biomedical Science- Responsibilities involved constant contact with students addressing any queries that may occur in relation to the course content, weekly tasks and modulated assignments.- Assessing, grading and providing feedback on completed assignments contributing to the student’s final grade.

• Laboratory Demonstrator

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2018

  Demonstrator in the following modules: Food Product Development; Bioanalysis for Nutrition; Introductory Chemistry; Biostatistics and Research Methods- Responsibilities included overseeing weekly practicals, helping students with any problems or queries which may have arisen, invigilating class tests and marking laboratory reports and class tests

• Research Associate

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  Folic Acid Supplementation in the Second and Third Trimester (FASSTT) Offspring Study


Higher Education Academy
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Associate Fellow Higher Education Academy

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2022


Campbell's Pharmacy, Portrush

• Pharmacy Technician/ Sales

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

  Pharmaceuticals Dispensary paperwork Prescription preparation Tray/Blister packing OTC Sales Prescription/ Medical Advice Pharmaceuticals Dispensary paperwork Prescription preparation Tray/Blister packing OTC Sales Prescription/ Medical Advice


Uniphar Group, Dublin
• Pharmacy Sales Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

Macken's Pharmacy, Dublin
• Pharmacy Sales Assistant

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

Burke's Pharmacy, Dublin
• Pharmacy Technician/ Sales

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2012