SSPC’s Gaffney Kapito, UCD, industry placement at SK biotek Ireland
My name is Gaffney Kapito and I am a final year PhD student in University College Dublin under the supervision of Dr Eoghan McGarrigle. My research is in the field of carbohydrate chemistry and the development of methodology for easing access to the monosaccharide...
SSPC’s Amy Lowry, UCC, industry placement at MSD Ballydine
“For other PhD students, I think an industrial placement would be a very useful experience. If looking to work in industry in the future, it’s helpful to gain experience in a relevant technical role. This will help with your CV and interviews but also to gain insight...
SSPC Research Article of the Year
Congratulations to Prof. Donal O’Shea and Dr Dan Wu at Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) Department of Chemistry on being awarded Research Article of the Year 2020 for their publication: “Potential for release of pulmonary toxic ketene from vaping pyrolysis of vitamin E acetate” Donal O’Shea; Dan W. (2020) PNAS.
Dr Aisling Ryan SSPC Education & Public Engagement Champion of the Year
SSPC Education & Public Engagement Champion of the Year was awarded to Dr Aisling Ryan, RCSI, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, who demonstrated commitment to and flair for public engagement and outreach in 2020.
















