Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Our Department offers a range of student centered, career focused programmes in Bioveterinary Science, Veterinary Nursing and Microbiology.
Head of Department: Dr. Cormac O’Shea
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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DR. Caitriona Collins
- Faculty of Science and Health (Midlands), Department of Bioveterinary Sciences and Microbiology - Lecturer
Person: Academic
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A Digital Living Laboratory Approach to Determine Appropriate Key Performance Indicators for Advancing Needs of Bioeconomy Sector Using a Peatland-Based Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture Demonstration Site—A Perspective
Wang, Q., Qiao, Y., Fort, A., O’Neil, E. A., Toner, D., Clifford, E., Rodrigues, B. & Rowan, N. J., 12 Mar 2026, In: Earth: Environmental Sustainability.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feasibility of Recycled Polypropylene for Reusable Food Packaging: Effects of Reuse Conditions on Packaging Performance, Material Properties, and Microbial Safety
Jameson, C., Farrell, R., McKenna, S., Pezzoli, R., Chyzna, V., Fitzpatrick, D. P., Hopkins, M. & Cortese, Y. J., Mar 2026, In: Food Frontiers. 7, 2, e70250.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multivariate multi-horizon fish growth forecasting using temporal convolutional networks in IoT-enabled aquaculture
Rowan, N., 8 May 2026, Smart Agricultural Technology.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Open Access
Activities
- 1 Oral presentation
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Extraluminal Migration of Pathogens on Urological Medical Devices: A Novel In Vitro Model
Cortese, Y. (Speaker), Fayne, J. (Student supervisor), Fogarty, A. (Student supervisor) & Devine, D. (Student supervisor)
2021Activity: Talk, presentation, live performance, residency › Oral presentation
Prizes
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Ebola medal for service in West Africa
Flannery, P. (Recipient) & Flannery, J. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other distinction
Press/Media
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Irish scientist shares advice every Leaving Cert student should hear
3/06/26
1 item of Media coverage
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A professor’s journey from humble beginnings to a higher doctorate of science
1/04/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Student theses
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Development of methane mitigating sustained release formulations for ruminants
Ali, Z. (Author), Coughlan, G. (Co-supervisor) & Colbert, D. (Supervisor), 2027Student thesis: Master's Thesis