Introduction
I am a bioinformatician
interested in the interplay between the gut microbiome and
host mood and mental health.
The focus of my research currently lies in understanding microbiome-gut-brain communication from a theoretical ecology/bioinformatics perspective. In particular, I am interested in understanding the role of stability and volatility of the gut microbiome in anxiety and depression and in integrating different types of ’omics data in a biologically interpretable manner.
As a bioinformatician, I value clear and easily interpretable analysis of complex data in order to promote interdisciplinary collaboration. After working as the lead bioinformatician in Prof. Cryans lab in Cork, Ireland, I have recently transitioned to a new postition in Amsterdam UMC with Prof. Brenda Penninx.
Education
University College
Cork | Cork, Ireland
PhD | 2018 - 2021
- Supervision of Prof. John F. Cryan, Prof. Timothy G. Dinan and Dr. Marcus J. Claesson
MSc | 2014 - 2017
- Trajectory: Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences - Bioinformatics
- Major in Biology with a Minor in Art History
Experience
Amsterdam
UMC | Netherlands
Postdoctoral Researcher |
April 2024 - Present
- Microbiome Bioinformatician
Postdoctoral Researcher | March 2021 - March 2024
- Lead Bioinformatician