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Ronan Lordan
Co-Director
Based out of RCSI and FutureNeuro in Dublin, Ronan studies how our internal clocks and circadian rhythms influence metabolic health in aging. He is a scientist, educator, and storyteller passionate about chronobiology, mentorship, and bringing science out of the lab and into the pub.
Trish O'Connell
Co-Director
Based in ATU, Galway city, Trish O'Connell is a scientist and engineer with an endless fascination for how the world works - from the tiniest cells to the deepest oceans. Originally a Physicist, Trish is now an avid self-taught biologist and scuba diver with a soft spot for marine life.
Gabriela Marquette
Fundraising Manager
Technical Officer at UCD School of Veterinary Medicine and researcher in farm animal behaviour and welfare. Crochet designer and tattoo artist on Sundays!
Kiruba Nedounsejian
Outreach & Communications Manager
PhD researcher at the University of Galway diving into plant epigenetics. Bridging science and creativity, striving to build digital platforms to share ideas while experimenting with flavors in the kitchen.
Melissa Hoover
Content Creator
Hi, there! Content Designer with IBM, volunteer Content Creator for PoS Ireland! Four years now and I'm excited to see what happens in 2025. Be sure to check out YouTube, X, and Instagram for some fun!
Rosie Giglia
Co-Regional Manager Dublin
Research officer in Teagasc studying public engagement in dairy research
Valentine Turpin
Regional Manager Cork
Postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience (UCC) working on the link between our brain development and our gut microbiome in autism spectrum disorder. I love yoga, reading and long walks with friends (when it’s not raining!).
Paola Serrano
Regional Manager Galway
PhD Candidate at CÚRAM (University of Galway), with a project on sustainability, advocacy and public engagement. I also love reading, birdwatching, and exploring new things!
Chiara Pittalis
Co-Regional Manager Dubline
Health services researcher at RCSI, focused on improving access to care for underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. The best part is meeting people from many different cultures; it always keeps things interesting.
Fintan Hegarty
Bainisteoir na Gaeilge
Léachtóir in Oideachas STEM trí Ghaeilge. Clárbhainisteoir ar chlár thograí an Ghaeilge agus STEM a chur chun cinn, maoinithe ag Taighde Éireann.
Chiara Maria Mariani
Social Media Manager
Visual Optics PhD researcher in Dublin, with roots in optometry. Fueled by coffee. Grounded by gardening. Inspired by sci-fi. Recharged on Alpine trails. Always up for a good conversation. But most of all, a cat lover.
Damian Gornik
Social Media Manager
Marketing and Communications Officer at CABR, a life science research centre, experienced in digital project management and entrepreneurship, MSc in Data Science and Analytics.
Lara Ressin
Social Media Manager
Lara is a PhD researcher in psychiatric neuroimaging at the University of Galway. Her work explores cognition and bipolar disorder using multimodal imaging and advanced network models.