Richard Wubben

Education

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  Trinity College Dublin

  2017 - 2022

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Immunology

  My research question looks at how neutrophils respond to viruses. In particular, looking at how they directly respond to viruses and subsequently how they modulate other surrounding immune cells. I am completing my research in the Intracellular Immunology Group in the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute.

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  University College Cork

  2012 - 2016

  Bachelor of Science - BS Biochemistry 2.1

  Activities and Societies: I was a member of the biology society during my four years in UCC I completed the four year BSc in Biochemistry programme. I was particularly interested in the immunology modules, leading me to complete my MSc in Immunology. For my final I completed a research project looking at the toxicology of metal oxide nanoparticles, with the aim of using these particles as a drug delivery system.

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  Trinity College Dublin

  2016 - 2017

  Master of Science - MS Immunology 1.1

  Activities and Societies: During my MSc, students were required to form groups of three and develop a immunotherapy. My group researched an idea for a monoclonal antibody which was pitched to a board comprised of both academic staff and industry professionals. Out of the seven groups presenting, my project was chosen as the idea most likely to receive industry investment. My MSc Thesis involved a four month research project completed in Cardiff University. Here I studied the inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. I spent my time in Simon Jones' lab. My thesis was awarded best project for the 2017 class.