Imelda Doolan, PhD

Experience

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  University of Limerick

  Mar 2005 - Feb 2008

  Post-Doctoral Researcher

  Research on many bacterial strainsResearch interests include: Determination of suitable bacterial and yeast attenuation methods.Using Flow Cytometry to detect the physiological state of bacterial speciesFermentation/bio-processing Enzymology/Fluorescent methods (Synergy HT injector system)Identification of bacteria (Biolog, Api )Report writing (Six-monthly)Preparation of financial statements (six-monthly)Achieving milestones and task deadlinesSupervision of FYP’s and visiting students, project design and implementation.Equipment maintenance and calibration. Show less

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  Stada Production, Clonmel

  Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  Microbiologist

  Pharmaceutical microbiologist (FDA regulated laboratory)Validation of purified and hot water systemsValidation and testing of raw material and finished pharmaceutical productsValidation and implementation of harmonised pharmacopoeia methodsEnvironmental monitoringBacterial identificationExperience with IQ/OQ/PQ of lab equipmentFully GMP trained, yellow belt certified

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  University of Limerick

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2013

  Providing support for the preparation of a proposal for stage 2 submission to FP7-Large under the call title NMP.2013.1.2-2 Nanotherapeutics to treat bacterial infectious diseases• Selection and contact of suitable consortium partners ,engagement with SMEs and MNCs• Arrangement of meetings, circulation of NDAs, support and logistical planning• Preparation of scientific and technical material, impact statements and budgetary planning • Knowledge of IP management and invention disclosures• Market research/feasibility studies-identifying commercialisation routes and routes to market• Familiarity with SEP, ECAS and the FP7 participant portal for online submission Show less

  • FP7 Co-ordinator Support

    Sept 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Post-Doctoral Researcher

    Jan 2009 - Sept 2012
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  University of Limerick

  Jul 2013 - now

  To provide dedicated support to members of the Health Research Institute at the University of Limerick (UL) and at its affiliated institutions (UHL). -Provide information on the funding landscape and programmes of relevance to the HRI-National and International Programmes-Proposal Development/Review-Support with submission portals, funding bodies T&C's Currently working on an EU funded project (FP7): SPICEDSPICED project kicks off on July 1st 2013 and is funded under the theme SEC-2012.1.5-4Project full title: Securing the food chains from primary production and animal feeds to consumer ready food against major deliberate, accidental or natural CBRN contamination.

  • Research Funding Officer-EU and International Funding team lead

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Research Funding Officer

    Dec 2014 - Feb 2022

  • Senior Postdoctoral Researcher

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2014