The primary research of our group investigates the ability of organisms to respond to ongoing and future environmental challenges. Using key ecological pollinators, such as bumblebees and mason bees, as study systems, we address gaps in our understanding through functional genomics, population genomics and bioinformatics. Ongoing projects in our group include:

- Understanding the genetic health and adaptive potential of key pollinator species

- Determining the genomic bases of cryptic species complexes

- Investigating genomic signatures of sexual conflict and resolution

- Assessing the biodiversity maintained in genomic databases

Given our background in genomics and bioinformatics, the primary mission of IQCB aligns directly with our research interests and motivations.

Positions held

Since 2020   
Assistant professor/Group leader, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

2018 – 2020   
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, University College Cork, Ireland

2015 – 2017   
Postdoctoral Researcher, Queen Mary University of London, UK

Education

2008-2014   
PhD, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Ireland

2007-2008  
MSc in Immunology and Global Health, Maynooth University, Ireland

2003-2007  
BSc in Zoology, University College Dublin, Ireland