Niall Burke received both his BSc in Physiology and Research MSc in Microbiology (industry focused) from University College Cork (UCC) before working as a Research Assistant within the Vascular Sciences Department at Imperial College London, UK. He completed his PhD in Cardiovascular Sciences at The Hatter Cardiovascular Institute of University College London while researching the role of mitochondrial dynamics in cardiac ischaemia-reperfusion injury. He then worked as a postdoctoral fellow for AstraZeneca in Cambridge, UK, where he was investigating the role of cell signaling kinases in drug-induced structural cardiotoxicity. As a Senior Business Development Scientist and Principal Investigator with Shannon ABC at MTU, he uses his cell culture and molecular cell biology experience to contribute to the planning and troubleshooting of Shannon ABC’s mammalian and microbial cell culture research projects.
Tim Yeomans received his Degree in Industrial Biology from the Institute of Technology Carlow and subsequently completed his Ph.D. in Microbiology at University College Cork. He also has completed postgraduate diplomas in Technology Commercialization and Innovation Management. He has previously held the position of Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Centre for Medical Genetics, Crumlin, and the Dublin Dental School and Hospital and R&D Manager for airmid Healthgroup. He has been Centre Manager for Shannon ABC since 2011; within this role, he is responsible for ongoing engagement with industry, the scientific direction of the Centre, as well as commercialization of research. His research interests and experience align with UN SDGs 3, 9, and 14 (Good Health and Well-Being; Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; and Life Below Water).
