Understanding the Ripple Effect: Public violence and circadian rhythms

I analyse whether living in a place with a lot of public violence can lead people to use more violence at home, as a consequence. I use the case of Mexico, which experienced a sudden rise in homicides in 2006, with the War on Drugs.

Tammy’s work focuses on how cell specific disruptions to circadian rhythms in the brain contribute to the development of acquired epilepsy. She is also heavily engaged in promoting the visibility of women and non-binary people in STEM, as one of the current co-organisers of the annual Soapbox Science street event in Dublin.