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Elaine O'Reilly

My CV

  • Education:

    Loretto High School Beaufort – University College Dublin (2001-2006 for Degree) then University College Dublin (2006-2010 for PhD)

  • Qualifications:

    BsC and PhD in Chemistry

  • Work History:

    I worked in a bar all throughout my degree. After my PhD, I worked at The University of manchester doing reseach for 4 years.

  • Current Job:

    I am a lecturer and researcher in Chemical Biology

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    I spend half of my week in the lab trying to develop enzymes which the pharmaceutical industry can use to make important drugs. The rest of my day is typically spent lecturing and teaching students in the lab. Travel is also a big part of a scientists job so I am always heading off to nice places to give talks and attend meetings.

  • What I'd do with the prize money:

    Our Chemistry Society is not very well funded so I would like to help fund a PhD studnet to enable them to communicate their work to young people.

  • My Interview

    • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

      Obsessive-compulsive cleaner

      Were you ever in trouble at school?

      I was always in a little trouble over something if I remember correctly.

      Who is your favourite singer or band?

      I am a big Michael Jackson Fan!!! Old school!!

      What's your favourite food?

      It’s bad, but I do love a McDonalds!

      If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

      First – I would ask for my mum back. I miss heer so much; Second – I would love to make a real difference to peoples lives through my research; and Third – I could do with knocking a few years off!!!

      Tell us a joke.

      Two snowmen in a field, one looks at the other and says “can you smell carrots?”

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