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Ronan Lordan
Co-Director
Based out of RCSI and FutureNeuro in Dublin, Ronan studies how our internal clocks and circadian rhythms influence metabolic health in aging. He is a scientist, educator, and storyteller passionate about chronobiology, mentorship, and bringing science out of the lab and into the pub.
Trish O'Connell
Co-Director
Based in ATU, Galway city, Trish O'Connell is a scientist and engineer with an endless fascination for how the world works - from the tiniest cells to the deepest oceans. Originally a Physicist, Trish is now an avid self-taught biologist and scuba diver with a soft spot for marine life.
Gabriela Marquette
Fundraising Manager
Technical Officer at UCD School of Veterinary Medicine and researcher in farm animal behaviour and welfare. Crochet designer and tattoo artist on Sundays!
Kiruba Nedounsejian
Social Media Manager
PhD researcher at the University of Galway diving into plant epigenetics. Bridging science and creativity, striving to build digital platforms to share ideas while experimenting with flavors in the kitchen.
Melissa Hoover
Content Creator
Hi, there! Content Designer with IBM, volunteer Content Creator for PoS Ireland! Four years now and I'm excited to see what happens in 2025. Be sure to check out YouTube, X, and Instagram for some fun!
Rosie Giglia
co-Chapter Manager (Dublin)
Research officer in Teagasc studying public engagement in dairy research
Paola Serrano
Chapter Manager (Galway)
PhD Candidate at CÚRAM (University of Galway), with a project on sustainability, advocacy and public engagement. I also love reading, birdwatching, and exploring new things!
Valentine Turpin
Chapter Manager (Cork)
Postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience (UCC) working on the link between our brain development and our gut microbiome in autism spectrum disorder. I love yoga, reading and long walks with friends (when it’s not raining!).