Lidia Tajber
Associate Professor in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology , Trinity College Dublin
Hi, I'm Jessica Mahon, and I am interested in genetics, both from a conservation and a human standpoint. I'm in 3rd year of Human Genetics at Trinity College Dublin. I'm from Ireland and speak both English and Irish. I spend my spare time taking part in yoga, meditating and enjoying the outdoors.
My Laidlaw research project is based on the genetic susceptibility of amphibians to chytridiomycosis disease to find a new conservation method for susceptible amphibian species. I'd love to chat with others who are interested in genetics and science!
Hello! My name is Hugh Gallagher and I am an undergraduate law student at Trinity College Dublin.
My research focus is to integrate engineering mechanics into the understanding of the molecular basis of musculoskeletal physiology and disease. My teams research has discovered novel mechanisms by which bone can sense and respond to a biophysical stimulus. In particular, we are focused on determining indirect and direct biophysical regulation of skeletal stem cell contributions to bone formation and repair and how this is altered in disease. These platforms have potential to result in new orthobiologics and biomaterials that mimic the beneficial effect of biophysical stimuli and treat large bone defects and orthopaedic diseases such as osteoporosis.
Hello, my name is Michael and I'm a recent Zoology graduate from Trinity College Dublin.
My Laidlaw research investigated factors contributing to the transmission of avian influenza to farmed poultry. And I completed my Leadership in Action project with Think Pacific on the Environment & Sustainability programme in Rarabasaga, Fiji. I'm delighted to remain a part of the Laidlaw community and am as excited as ever to get to know many of you! My current research interests are in freshwater ecosystem responses to multiple stressor effects. But really anything!
Hello! My name is Joe Linogao (he/him), and I am currently a Software Engineer at Akara Robotics and Engineering with Management graduate from Trinity College Dublin. I became a Laidlaw Scholar for TCD on April 2021 with my research proposal, "Automated Procedure for the Microbial Analysis of Contact Plates."
As a mechanical engineer turned full-stack software engineer. I have a huge love for coding, creative UIs, video games, and music! 🦾 I'm an ambitious worker and a (very) fast learner ✍️ Previous experiences include; deep-learning and computer-vision research with the Laidlaw Foundation, software intern and cinematographer at Akara robotics, and dedicated robotics teacher for the NHS. I am always willing to hone my skills and learn other skills if need be.
My hobbies include music and Dungeons & Dragons (like the absolute nerd I am). Regarding music, I've posted many songs (covers & originals) on outlets such as Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music, and many more (check out my website for more details)! Due to this, I also have plenty of experience with software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Hi! My name is Claudia, and I’m an undergraduate philosophy student at TCD. My Laidlaw research project regards the public’s reaction to the Covid-19 related lockdown measures, with a view to providing some insight into the current socio-political zeitgeist. I’ll be doing this with the help of the work of political theorist & philosopher Hannah Arendt.
Hi! My name is Sinead, I'm a third year medical student at Trinity College Dublin. My research investigates the innate and adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2. I am passionate about all things healthcare-related, in particular immunology and infectious disease!
I am a fourth year Sociology and English Literature student at Trinity College Dublin. My research involves the digital LGBTQ+ community during the initial COVID-19 quarantine and mental health resources. I also have a charity zine series called 'Sick and Tired' that focus on the queer experience during COVID-19.
Hi, I'm Isabella Stein and I am a pharmacy student at Trinity College. I am so excited to be part of the Laidlaw Scholars Network and am really looking forward to connecting with other members! Some of my current interests lie in pharmacy, drug development and the "greening" of the pharmaceutical industry. My research focuses on the development more effective, more efficient and more sustainable medicines through ionic liquid formulation approaches.
I am a fourth year undergraduate pursuing a B.A. in Theoretical Physics in Trinity College Dublin. The research project I am doing is titled "Computational Study of Dipolar Noise in Molecular Spin Qubits". This project is in the field of quantum technologies and in it I aim to investigate quantum decoherence in molecular spin systems through the use of numerical simulations.
We are a psychiatry-neuroscience group that examine biomarkers of depression, and examine related Neuroimaging markers.
Shane Wallace
Walsh Family Assistant Professor in Classics and Ancient History, Trinity College Dublin
Current physics undergraduate student in Trinity College Dublin, with aspirations for post-graduate studies.
I have worked on projects ranging from understanding noble ion implantation, to developing optical nano-structures, and functionalisation of 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides.
My other interests include long-distance running and cycling.
Dr Maria J Santos-Martinez is a medical doctor Specialist in Respiratory Medicine from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (Spain) She started her training as basic researcher in The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science-Houston-USA) in 2004. In 2006 she moved to Ireland and defended her PhD in 2009 (Trinity College Dublin) She was appointed as Assistant Professor (Ussher) in Nanopharmaceutical Drug Discovery (School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences & School of Medicine) in 2010.
Her research interests are mainly focused on blood platelets - cancer - nanoparticles and their interactions: Application of Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCM-D) technology to platelets, cancer cells and nanomaterials. Platelet biology and pharmacology. Contribution of platelets to cancer progression (tumor invasion, angiogenesis and blood metastastasis). Nanoparticle-cell and nanoparticle-platelet interactions (Nanotoxicology). Interactions between nanoparticles developed for drug delivery, their targets and the potential barriers that they have to be overcome to exert their action.