MODERN DNA LABORATORY ADDRESS:
Molecular Population Genetics
Smurfit Institute of Genetics
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2
Ireland
ANCIENT DNA LABORATORY ADDRESS (for archaeological samples):
Archaeological Genetics
Smurfit Institute of Genetics
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2
Ireland
RESEARCH INTEREST:
Ancient DNA research allows changes in the genomes of organisms to be studied over archaeological timescales. This field has been revolutionized by the invent of next generation sequencing technologies, which have allowed the publication of complete ancient nuclear genomes. Using these methods we are re-sequencing the genomes of multiple domesticate species (Cow, Sheep and Goat) from both archaeological bones and manuscript parchment. Results from this analysis have the ability to inform on the effects of domestication on these species. This work is funded by the European Research Council (ERC Investigator Grant 295729-CodeX).
PUBLICATIONS:
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ACADEMIC CAREER:
2012 to date : Research Assistant, Trinity College Dublin
Next generation sequencing of aDNA and the population genetics of domestication.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
2008-2012:Ph.D. Genetics, Trinity College Dublin
Thesis title : Next generation sequencing of ancient DNA
2007-2008: MRes Bioinformatics, Newcastle University.
Thesis title :Searching for similarities between genomes of flu viruses and the chicken (Gallus gallus) genome
Supervisor: Dr Peter Andras
2004-2007: Bsc (Hons) Human Genetics, Newcastle University.
Thesis title :Examining the spatial distribution of a novel FHA and RING finger protein and its interacting proteins in spermatogenesis
Supervisor: Dr Rachel Davies
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
June 2006 - August 2006 : Wellcome Trust Vacation Scholarship 8 Weeks. Newcastle University.
Type III secretion of virulence effecter proteins in Salmonella: Signal sequences and molecular mechanisms.
Supervisor: Dr CMA Khan
October 2005 - June 2006 : Student Lab Assistant. Newcastle University.
Supervisor: Dr CMA Khan
OTHER MERITS:
As undergraduate: Wellcome Trust Biomedical Vacation Scholarship
