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Kevin Masterson

Kevin Masterson

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  • About me

    Technical Support Specialist

  • Education

    • University of Galway

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Biochemistry 2.2 Honours degree

      Activities and Societies: Soccer Team Judo Film Society Began a four year Bachelors of Science degree, studying Microbiology, Chemistry and Biochemstry.In my final year I specialized in Biochemistry. During this year I studied the areas of molecular and cellular biology, advanced chromosome biology, biomolecules and modern biotechnologies.As part of my course, I prepared a literature review entitled "Oncogene and Non-oncogene addiction in Leukaemia" which reviewed key oncogenes implicated to various cancers, and also the more recent… Show more Began a four year Bachelors of Science degree, studying Microbiology, Chemistry and Biochemstry.In my final year I specialized in Biochemistry. During this year I studied the areas of molecular and cellular biology, advanced chromosome biology, biomolecules and modern biotechnologies.As part of my course, I prepared a literature review entitled "Oncogene and Non-oncogene addiction in Leukaemia" which reviewed key oncogenes implicated to various cancers, and also the more recent discovery of non-oncogenes which have been found to be crucial in cancer onset and progression.During my second semester, I spent a number of weeks working within one of the research labs at NUI Galway. During my time in the labs I familiarized myself with the environment and conducted various experiments in the field of cell death, in order to gain better understandings on the recently identified mode of programmed cell death, termed "necroptosis". Show less

    • Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus

      2017 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Microbiology and Immunology

  • Experience

    • University of Galway

      Sept 2010 - May 2015
      Undergraduate Student

    • Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus

      Jul 2017 - Jul 2023
      Postgraduate Researcher

      During this project, four thermo-tolerant bioactives were evaluated in order to determine their suitability as alternatives for antibiotics in the treatment of bovine mastitis. They were assessed for their antimicrobial capabilities as well as their suitability for polymer incorporation through hot-melt extrusion (HME), which greatly opens their potential applications and uses. Well established methods in the evaluation of antibiotics and other antimicrobial compounds were utilised to allow comparisons with published literature and already well-established antimicrobials. Novel methods were developed and implemented to assess the antibiofilm capabilities of the bioactives, in order to determine the bioactives effects upon bacterial biofilm formations. Methods were also developed from pharmaceutical studies used in determining the combinational potential of the bioactives in terms of synergy scores, which were utilised to determine the most effective antimicrobial combinations of each bioactive. In tandem with antimicrobial studies, the bioactives were assessed for their cytoxicological and immunological effects upon mammallian tissue, which was determined by use of cell viability assessments and PCR analysis.A number of articles have been published with this reserach. Show less

    • Abbott

      Jan 2022 - now
      Technical Support Specialist

      As Technical Support Scientist, I am engaged in the Design Verification process for various immuno-based diagnostic assays. My role is involved at every stage throughout a project, including design planning, protocol development and execution, analysis, documentation and investigations. The scope of this work requires liaising with multiple departments, both locally and internationally to allow smooth collaboration and development of projects. During my time in this role I have acquired and developed a number of key skills in biomedical device industry, such as GMP, GLP, Change control and Design Control. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Startup Experience

      Spin Up Science
      Jun 2021