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Synthetic Biology Professors and Supervisors in Ireland
Professors in synthetic biology in ireland
14 professors found
Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Director, ABCRF; Co-PI, SSPC
University College Cork
Ireland
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Chemical Synthesis
Organic Reactions
Process Engineering
Assistant Professor
Dublin City University
Ireland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Food Science
Algal Biology
Marine Natural Products
Protein Purification
Lecturer/Assistant Professor
Dublin City University
Ireland
Research Interests
Bioarchaeology
Archaeometry
Archaeology
Paleoanthropology
Narrative Studies
University College Cork
Ireland
Research Interests
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Bacteriophage
Bacteria
Molecular Biology
College of Science and Engineering
Ireland
Research Interests
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Bacterial Genetics
Bacteria
Genome Engineering
Lecturer / Assistant Professor
Dublin City University
Ireland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Material Engineering
Social Robotics
Alloy Engineering
Lecturer in Medical Microbiology and Deputy Director of Gradaute Entry to Medicine
University College Cork
Ireland
Research Interests
Immunology
Microbiology
Covid-19
Gut Microbiota
Sars-cov-2
School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering University College Dublin Dublin Ireland
Ireland
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
Water Resource Management
Wastewater Treatment
Bioreactor Technology
Senior Lecturer/Principal Investigator
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Ireland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Regenerative Medicine
Electrospinning
Cancer Biology
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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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Research Interests
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Ireland
Research Interests
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University College Dublin is seeking a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 to join the Centre for BioNano Interactions (CBNI) within the UCD School of Chemistry. This temporary nine-month research appointment is connected to the Research Ireland-funded Bio-inspired particle architecture delivery technologies (Bio-PADT) project. CBNI is a highly cross-disciplinary and internationally recognised research grouping led by Prof. Kenneth Dawson and Prof. Yan Yan. The group advances the understanding...
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