About

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. I’m currently working as a post-doc and the lead bioinformatician in Prof. Cryans lab.

Education

University College Cork | Cork, Ireland

PhD | 2018 - 2021

• Supervision of Prof. John F. Cryan, Prof. Timothy G. Dinan and Dr. Marcus J. Claesson

Utrecht University | Utrecht, Netherlands

MSc | 2014 - 2017

• Trajectory: Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences - Bioinformatics

BSc | 2010 - 2013

• Major in Biology with a Minor in Art History

Experience

APC Microbiome Ireland | Cork, Ireland

Postdoctoral Researcher | March 2021 - Present

• Lead Bioinformatician