Microbiologist and researcher in chronic lung infection, Queens University Belfast. Mum to 3 girls, 1 dog, and wife of a patient husband! All views my own.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined January 2009
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Today saw my last Swan meeting….Thank you to all my fellow @MHLSQUB faculty Swans for all your friendship, support and coffees over the years! Wishing you all continued success and support as you continue on the gender equality journey @QUBelfast
@pharmacyatQUB
@QGI_QUB
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Happy to represent NI at the EU-WISH international workshop on wastewater surveillance. Disappointed not to see any UK representation on this list.
A tree of the day from @HillsCastle which @campbellclaret might recognise/appreciate!
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You can read more about this fantastic achievement at go.qub.ac.uk/AIPECAwards🏆🥇
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In some more great news for the School, we're thrilled to share that AIPEC 2024 won BOTH Best Collaboration Project AND the Overall Excellence Award at @EDUAwardsIRL. 🎉 Huge congrats to @paulmccague & the All Ireland Interprofessional Healthcare Group - teamwork truly pays off!
Pharmacy’s Got Talent!!!!
Amazing performance by our very own Ross and Adrian!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@pharmacyatQUB
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📈 We have some incredible news! We've soared to 19th in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology in the 2025 QS World Rankings by Subject, testament to our world-class research and teaching excellence, making us the top-ranked School at Queen’s!
Well done everyone! 🔬 🎓
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Looking forward to our 2 day meeting with the movers and shakers in the world of wastewater from across the 4 UK nations. Nice to finally meet some folks in person rather than virtually!
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Winston Churchill in the White House…
Not wearing a suit because he is at war
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📢 Fully funded PhD opportunities available!
We're searching for three talented applicants with microbiology experience to study the role of bacteria in cystic fibrosis exacerbations as part of the PULSE-CF Innovation Hub.
📝Find out more and apply at: go.qub.ac.uk/CFPhDs
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ICYMI: We’ve been awarded an Athena Swan GOLD award! 🏅
We’re the only School of Pharmacy in the UK & Ireland to achieve this, recognising our commitment to gender equality.
Read more: go.qub.ac.uk/GoldSwan
@QGI_QUB @QUBelfast
#AthenaSwan #LoveQUB
.@TrafficwatchNI any updates about the traffic on the A2 due to roadworks at Ballygrainey road? Traffic down to one lane.Yesterday and this morning, long delays. @niwnews @deptinfra
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As Swan Co-Champions with @dfgilpin, we are thrilled to receive the Athena Swan Gold Award, which recognises @pharmacyatQUB for its commitment to gender equality 🥇 🏆 all our hard work has paid off 👏👏 🎉
#AthenaSwan #AthenaSwanGold #GenderEquality #QGI @AdvanceHE
We're delighted to announce that we've received an Athena Swan GOLD Award in recognition of our commitment to gender equality! We're the only School of Pharmacy to hold this award across the UK and Ireland!
@QGI_QUB @AdvanceHE @QUBelfast #AthenaSwan #GenderEquality #LoveQUB
Absolutely delighted to have received this award. It’s been a long few months and years preparing the application. It’s been a pleasure working with the whole SAT team but in particularly @aljamal_wafa, my swan co champion!!
We're delighted to announce that we've received an Athena Swan GOLD Award in recognition of our commitment to gender equality! We're the only School of Pharmacy to hold this award across the UK and Ireland!
@QGI_QUB @AdvanceHE @QUBelfast #AthenaSwan #GenderEquality #LoveQUB
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One year ago today, @QUBelfast achieved the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award!
As we reflect on this milestone, we remain dedicated to driving positive change and building on this success to advance gender equality across the University and beyond.
#AthenaSwan #QGI @AdvanceHE
ALT Pictured at Queen's University are: L-R: Paula Dougan, Athena Swan Project Manager at Queen's, Professor Karen McCloskey, Former Director of Queen’s Gender Initiative, First Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA, Queen's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer, deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly MLA, Beth Elder, Former Queen's Student Union President, Ryan Feeny, Vice-President of Strategic Engagement and External Affairs.
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🎶 Do you like singing or perhaps play an instrument? 🎷
Audition for 'Queen's Got Talent' for the chance to perform at the 2023-24 Staff Excellence Awards! 🥳
👉 Book your audition slot now: [email protected]
#StaffExcellenceAwards #LoveQUBstaff
ALT Event promotional graphic promoting QUB's Got Talent auditions, encouraging staff to perform for the chance to showcase their talents at the 2023-2024 Staff Excellence Awards. The design features vibrant colours and dynamic visuals, inviting staff to take part.
Another reason why we need to be monitoring Wastewater in NI. We developed a rapid, cheap and accurate test to do just this- but now as usual, we are back to playing catch up.
@Qubwastewater
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