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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Developmental Biology Professors and Supervisors in Ireland
Professors in developmental biology in ireland
18 professors found
Associate Professor
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway
Ireland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Stem Cell Biology
Developmental Biology
Chromatin Biology
Has grant
Assistant Professor
National University of Ireland Maynooth Department of Biology
Ireland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Botany
Plant Biology
Developmental Biology
Mirna
Professor
University of Galway
Ireland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Eukaryotic Biology
Developmental Biology
Germ Cell
Professor
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Mechanics
Muscle Biology
Morphogenesis
Has grant
Dublin City University
Ireland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Comparative Biology
Mouse Genetics
Biology
School of Medicine University College Cork Ireland
Ireland
Research Interests
Systems Neuroscience
Immunology
Parkinson's Disease
Neuroinflammation
Neuroplasticity
Assistant Professor
University College Dublin
Ireland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Lipidomic
Transporter Biology
Lipid Chemistry
School of Biology and Environmental Science University College Dublin Dublin Ireland
Ireland
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Zoology
Comparative Biology
Fish Ecology
Molecular Phylogeny
Associate Professor
Dublin City University
Ireland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Thermal Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Genomic
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Living costs in Ireland
Estimated costs in Ireland.
MonthlyYearly | Ireland |
|---|---|
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €460 $500/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €883 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Assistant Professor
Dublin City University
Ireland
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Cardiology
Diabetology
Inflammatory Biology
Kidney Disease
Has grant
Professor
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland
Research Interests
Developmental Neuroscience
Cell Biology
Cell Mechanics
Muscle Biology
Morphogenesis
Has grant
School of Food Science and Environmental Health Technological University Dublin Dublin Ireland
Ireland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Algal Biology
Cell Culture Techniques
Has grant
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