SpillaneLab Alumni

Past members of the SpillaneLab. Archived since 2003.

Postdoc | PhD | Visiting Researchers | Research Assistants | MSc Students | Interns

Postdoctoral Researchers

#NameNationalityPeriod in SpillaneLabCurrent PositionLinkedIn Profile
1Castillo, Rosa Maria Spain2021 – 2022Product Developement Scientist in ValitaCell, Dublin, Ireland. Rosa Castillo Bravo
2Ochieng, CarolineKenya2018 – 2021Program Officer, Energy Access Policy, UAECaroline Ochieng
3Cleary, EimearUnknownUnknownUnknownNone
4Rao, SandeshIndia2015 – 2017Research Associate at Centre for Novel Agricultural Products, University of York
Sandesh Roa
Sandesh Rao
5Thomas, MélanieFrance2015 – 2018 Molecular breeder at Enza Zaden, EnkhuizenMélanie Thomas
6Ryan, PatIreland2016 – 2017Data Engineer, HSEPat Ryan
7Bakarich, ShannonAustralia2016 – 2017Postdoctoral Fellow, Monash University and Polymer Development Scientist at PolyActivaShannon Bakarich
8Fort, AntoineFrance2014 – 2017Lecturer at Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands MidwestAntoine Fort
9McHale, MarcusIreland2014 – 2016Postdoctoral researcher in Max Planck Institute for Molecular Plant Physiology, Golm, GermanyMarcus McHale
10Delêtre, MarcFrance2013 – 2016R&D Project Manager for INRAE/GEVES, Angers, FranceMarc Delêtre
11Curley, EdnaIreland2013 – 2014College Principle, Mountbellew Agricultural College, Galway, IrelandEdna Curley
12Donoghue, MarkUnited Kingdom2010 – 2011Group Lead, Computational Science at the Center for Molecular Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USAMark Donoghue
13Muniyappa, MohanUnknown2010 – 2012PD2 Research Fellow at National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), UCD, IrelandNone
14Keshavaiah, ChannaIndia2009 – 2012Co-founder of Life Science Knowledge Management and Bio-IT in/outsourcing start-up biotechnology company in Hyderabad, India (Tulip Biomed Solutions Private Limited)Channa Keshavaiah
15Selcuku, DuyguTurkey2011 – 2012Senior Director, Oncology Research Program Management, Loxo@Lilly, New YorkDuygu Selcuklu
16Zielinski, Marie-LuiseGerman2009 -2010Senior Clinical Research Associate, IQVIAMarie-Luise Zielinski
17Feilner, TanjaGerman2006 – 2007Senior Clinical Research Associate with Chiltern Associates, Berlin, GermanyNone
18Clifton, RachelAustralia2006 – 2009Returned to Perth, AustraliaNone
19Flanagan, NicoleColombia2007 – 2008Lecturer in Universidad Javeriana, ColombiaNone
20Garnier, OlivierFrance2004 – 2006EMEA Sales Manager,Sytheon SarlOlivier Garnier
21Kudla, UrszulaPoland2005 – 2006Global Manager Technical Sales at FrieslandCampinaUrszula Kudla
22O’Connell, MaryIreland2005 – 2006Professor and Chair of Molecular Evolution at University of NottinghamMary O’ Connell

O’Connell Lab Website
23Schouest, KatieUSA2006 – 2009Director Validation, Creative Testing SolutionsKatie Schouest
24Shavorskaya, Oksana Unknown2005 – 2009Postdoc at Queen Mary University, London, EnglandOksana Shavorskaya

PhD Researchers

#NameNationalityPeriod in SpillaneLabCurrent PositionLinkedIn Profile
1Mac Maghnuis (Lefebvre), LoreneFrance2020 – 2022Research Support Officer, Teagasc, Carlow, IrelandLorene (Lefebvre) Mac Maghnuis
2Lopez, FrancescaUnknownUnknownUnknownNone
3Dupouy, GillesFrance2016 – 2021Postoctoral Researcher – Team Stress Signalisation to the Nucleus – IBMP, University of Strsbourg, FranceGilles Dupouy
4Duffy, ColmIreland2015 – 2019Postdoctoral Research Fellow, FORESIGHT Project, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandColm Duffy
5Hallahan, BrendanIreland2015 – 2019Executive Analytical Chemist, HSE, Cork, IrelandBrendan Hallahan
6Kanauji, Sandhya KumarUnknown2018Moved to Hamburg to pursue alternate PhD studiesNone
7Gray, StephenIreland2018Founder and CEO, NouBio, LA, USAStephen Gray
8Hummel, MarijkeNetherlands2014 – 2019Technical Specialist, GAIN, NetherlandsMarijke Hummel
9Gebremedhin, ZewdyUnknown2013 – 2019Cluster Manager of the GIZ Malawi Climate Resilient Private Sector Support Cluster, GIZ, MalawiZewdy Gebremedhin
10Kumar, AnishIndia2013 – 2017Vice President – Animal Health Division Rossari, Biotech Ltd, IndiaAnish Kumar
11Ryder, PeterIreland2011 – 2016Senior Software Engineer, Derilinx, Dublin, IrelandPeter Ryder
12Braud, MartinFrance2011 – 2016Engineer, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, FranceMartin Braud
13Tuteja, ReetuIndia2011 – 2015Bioinformatics Scientist II at GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.Reetu Tuteja
14Tessema, GezahegnUnknown2011 – 2015UnknownNone
15Kitavi, MercyKenya2011 – 2015Research Assistant, Michigan State University, USAMercy Kitavi
16Azmach, GirumEthiopia2011 – 2015Researcher, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural ResearchGirum Azmach
17Kaur, Simrat2010 – 2014Director and Plant Scientist at Climate Survival Solutions India Pvt LtdSimrat Kaur
18Fort, AntoineFrance2014 – 2017Lecturer at Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands MidwestAntoine Fort
19Morris, ShaneIreland2007 – 2011Chief Executive Officer at Morris and Associates Consulting and COO of Pharmala BiotechShane Morris
20Selcuklu, DuyguTurkey
2011 – 2012Senior Director, Oncology Research Program Management, Loxo@Lilly, New YorkDuygu Selcuklu
21Gomes, MatheusBrazil2010 – 2011Professor/Researcher at the Federal University of UberlândiPatas de Minas, BrazilMatheus de Souza Gomes
22Vargas, Angela MinaColombia2010 – 2012Science Policy Fellow at Australian Department of Health, Canberra,AustraliaAngela Mina Vargas
23Curran, Dorota (Duszynska)Poland2001 – 2011Nutritional Therapist, Here’s Health, Cork, IrelandDorota Curran
24Sikora, KlaudiaUnknown2007 – 2011Clinical Research Assistant, Cork University Hospital, Cork, IrelandKlaudia Sikora
25Kovvuru, PrasadIndia2005Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer at ATM Pharma (Atoms to Molecules) Pvt Ltd, India/United StatesPrasad Varma Kovvru
26O’ Mahony, CatherineIreland2005Director of the Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning at University College Cork, Cork, IrelandCatherine O’ Mahony
27Bárdos, GyöngyiGerman2004Clinical Trial Assistant, fem | Forschunginstitute Edelmetalle + Metallchemie, Baden-Württemberg, DeutschlandGyöngyi Bárdos
28O’ Donoghue, TimmyIreland2004TEAGASC Walsh Fellow PhD (2004-): Postdoctoral Researcher with Prof Julie Scholes, University of Sheffield, UKNone
29Doyle, AislingIreland2003Biobank Technician at INFANT Centre, ANU Lab, UCC, Cork, IrelandAisling Doyle
30Laouielle-Duprat, SylviaFrance2003Scientific Conference Organiser with Europa Organisation, Toulouse, FranceNone

Visiting Researchers

#NameNationalityPeriod in SpillaneLabCurrent PositionLinkedIn Profile
1Mukund NarayananIndia2024 (CLIFF-GRADS Research Fellow)Agro-Edapho-Climatologist at Renaissawnce Labs; PhD Candidate (Agro-Edapho-Climatology) at Indian Institute of Technology, RoorkeeMukund Narayanan
2Cleary, EimearUnknownUnknownPostdoctoral researcher on spatial epidemiology at Technological University of DublinNone
3de Groot, JoelleNetherlandsUnknownUnknownNone
4Andrade, DaylianeUnknownUnknownSandwich PhD student Capes/CNPQ from Federal University of Lavras, Brazil working on seed imagingNone
5Oliviera, CleitonBrazil2013 – 2014Postdoctoral Researcher, Hortiagro Sementes LTDA, Universidade Federal de Lavras, BrazilCleiton Oliveira
6Orman, ŞuleTurkey2014 (6 weeks)UnknownŞule Orman
7Milker, SheilaGermany2013 (3 weeks)UnknownNone
8Singh, Dipesh KumarIndia2012 (6 months)Senior Postdoctoral Fellow,
MPIPZ – Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Germany
Dipesh Kumar Singh
9Tabib, AmandaAustralia2011 and 2012UnknownNone
10Gomes, Pereira, EduardoSwitzerland2008 – 2009Postdoctoral resarcher, EPFL, SwitzerlandEduardo Gomes
11Li, WeiChina2009 – 2011Associate Professor, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang, ChinaWei Li

Research Assistants

#NameNationalityPeriod in SpillaneLabCurrent PositionLinkedIn Profile
1Joyce, BrianIrish2021UnknownBrian Joyce
2Halton, RonanIrish2021 – 2022Lab Manager and RA at Farrona Plant Development Epigenetics Lab at Univeristy of Galway, Galway, IrelandRonan Halton
3Mills, ThomasUnknownUnknownUnknownNone
4Cazzaniga, ChiaraItaly2016 – 2017Postdoctoral researcher, University of Dundee, Dundee, ScotlandChiara Cazzaniga
5Howard, DawnIreland2013 – 2014Lecturer at Technological University of the Shannon MidlandsDawn Howard
6Rehmet, KristinaGerman2010 – 2013Project Manager, Research Center for Emerging Infections and Zoonoses
(RIZ), University of Hannover, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover Germany
Kristina Rehmet
7Fitzgerald, KathleenUnknown2003 – 2004Researcher with start-up biotech company CellixNone
8Pietraszewska, AnnaUnknown2005 – 2007PhD Student carrying out advanced microscopy research with Prof Dorus Gadella in the Section of Molecular Cytology, Center for Advanced Microscopy, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS), University of Amsterdam, NetherlandsNone

MSc Students

#NameNationalityPeriod in SpillaneLabCurrent PositionLinkedIn Profile
1Adiama Akello, BabraUganda2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Research Assistant, AKADEMIYA2063, RwandaBabra Adiama Akello
2Athuman, FatumaUnknown2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownUnknown
3Brumskine, Garjay HenryLiberia2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Crop Resource Technician, Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of LiberiaHenry Garjay Brumskine
4Dedans, KrestalineMauritius2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Technical Officer, Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Mauritius Juliana Krestaline Dedans
5Firestine, AlexanderUSA2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Co-Founder, Stealth Startup; Program Lead & Analyst, SOSV; International Food Security ADvisor, Food21 of PennsylvaniaAlex Firestine
6Gajbe, Kunjal ChandrakantIndia2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownKunjal Gajbe
7Govind, GouthamIndia2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Food patient service assistant, IrelandGoutham Govind
8Miller, (Sam) WebsterLiberia2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Chief Executive Director, Men United to Curtail Hunger MUCH-LIBERIA; Recently graduated Webster (Sam) Miller
9Mugumya, ObedUganda2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Animal Husbandry Office, Bushenyi District, UgandaObed Mugumya
10Muzyamba, GraceZambia2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
11Noknale, ClesthiaUnknown2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Food patient service assistantClesthia Noknale
12O’Hara, EmmetIreland2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Bartender, Dáil Bar, Galway, IrelandEmmet O’Hara
13Schindler, LisaGermany2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Working Student, GFA Consulting Group GmbH, Hamburg, GermanyLisa Sofie Schindler
14Tariku, AshenafiMalawi2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)Researcher, IITA, Malawi, MalawiAshenafi አሸናፊ (Ash) Tariku ታሪኩ
15Maina, AngelaUnknown2023 – 2024 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
16Rao, Dhruva India2022 – 2023 (MSc Agri-Food & Sustainability Technology)Quality Assurance Manager, Cheflink Seafood Ltd, IrelandDhruva Rao
17Cusack, Paula
Unknown2022 – 2023 (MSc Agri-Food & Sustainability Technology)UnknownNone
18Cockram, Róisín Ireland2022 – 2023 (MSc Agri-Food & Sustainability Technology)Technical Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, IrelandRoisin Cockram
19Drake-Deese, Tanner
USA2022 – 2023 (MSc Agri-Food & Sustainability Technology)Food Service Worker, Wegmans Food Markets, New York, USATanner Drake-Deese
20Walzebuck, Victor

Ireland2023 – 2024 (MSc Agri-Food & Sustainability Technology)Customer Care Specialist, Kerry, Co. Kildare, IrelandVictor Walzebuck
21Ciosek, Tessa USA2022 – 2023 (MSc Agri-Food & Sustainability Technology)Production and Quality Manager, BiaSol, IrelandTessa Ciosek
22Anand, Varun Vijay Unknown2023 – 2024 (MSc Agri-Food & Sustainability Technology)UnknownNone
23Lorente Sebastian, AnnaSpain2022 – 2023 (MSc Agri-Food & Sustainability Technology)Project Manager, EcoFoodSystems, University of GalwayAnna Lorente Sebastián
24Balaka, VictoriaMalawi2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)Malawi Government, Agriculture Officer-Crops, Rural Extension Worker, MalawiVictoria Balaka Sitima
25Bi, ZinanChina2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownZinan Bi
26Breslin, LindaIreland2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownLinda Breslin
27Buttery, CaitlinUK2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)Larder Coordinator,
Feeding Britain
Caitlin Buttery
28Kamara, CarolineKenya2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownCaroline Kamara
29Lee, JennaIreland2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)Chemistry Analyst at CLS and CLS MedPharmaJenna Lee
30Mannion, SarahIreland2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)Sales Advisor at Cash Traders Factory Furniture OutletSarah Mannion
31Narayan, MariaRepublic of Fiji2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownMaria Narayan
32Ssekandi Nassozi, Shamilah Uganda2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)PhD researcher on EcoFoodSystems Research ProjectShamilah Nassozi
33Olweean, Nicole USA2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)PhD researcher in citizen engagement for sustainable food system transformation at University of GalwayNicole Olweean
34Roche, AoifeIreland2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)Food and Agribusiness AnalystFood and Agribusiness Analyst,
Farrelly & Mitchell
Aoife Roche
35Simwanda, PatienceZambia2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)Agricultural Officer Agricultural Officer,
Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia
Patience Simwanda
36Taguta, TatendaZambia2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownTatenda Taguta
37Mitchroy ThromUnknown2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
38Venethongkham, Thanongkham Laos2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)Deputy Director of Environmental Inpection DivisionDeputy Director of Environmental Inpection Division,
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Inspection MONRE, Laos
Thanongkham VENETHONGKHAM
39Yates, SeanJamaica2022 – 2023 (MSc CCAFS)Animal Science Instructor,
College of Agriculture Science and Education, Jamaica
Sean Yates
40McDonnell, Margaret Unknown2021 – 2022 (Msc AgriBiosciences)UnknownNone
41Waters, Irene Ireland2021 – 2022 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Laboratory Analyst at The State Laboratory, Kildare, IrelandIrene Waters
42Quinn, Michaela Unknown2021 – 2022 (Msc AgriBiosciences)UnknownNone
43Barrins, Jacinta Ireland2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Retired. Working to support 60+ age group to reduce carbon footprints through the ‘Climate Work Out Program’Jacinta Barrins
44Breen, Caitlin Ireland2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Youth Activism Officer, Airfield Estate, DublinCaitlin Breen
45Brennan, Ciara Unknown2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
46Burke, RobertIreland2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownRobert Burke
47Concar, EvanIreland2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Junior Environmental Scientist,
Jennings O’Donovan & Partners, Sligo, Ireland
Evan Concar
48Dunne, FionaIreland2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Administrator, Abbott, IrelandFiona Dunne
49Everette, Katherine Unknown2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
50Gadisi, TendaniSouth Africa2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Biodiversity Officer Intern on Bioprospecting Economy,
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Pretoria, Soyth Africa
Tendani Gadisi
51Healy, DeannaIreland2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Environmental Consultant,
NRGE Ltd., Ireland
Deanna Healy
52Huber, JonaGermany2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Project Manager, FSC Germany, Freiburg, GermanyJona Huber
53Joyce, KateUnknown2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
54Kailea, AtelinaUnknown2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
55Karan, Romyne South Africa2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Academic Coordinator, Climate System Analysis Group, University of Cape Town, South AfricaRomyne Karan
56Kunzler, Madelyn USA2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Soil Health PlannerSoil Health Planner,
NORTHERN UTAH CONSERVATION DISTRIC, Utah, United States
Madelyn Kunzler
57Liddy, Heidy Ireland2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Food & Agribusiness Analyst,
Farrelly & Mitchell, Dublin, Ireland
Heidi Liddy
58Markey, Kevin USA2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Research Assistant, Engineered Biomaterials Research Lab, University of Vermont, USAKevin Markey
59Sisoka, Lungile May South Africa2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)CLIFF-GRADS Project CoordniatorLungile May Sisoka
60Mashizha, Tinashe Zimbabwe2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)MEL Officer, EcoFoodSystems and LEG4DEV research projects, SpillaneLab, University of Galway, IrelandTinashe M Mashizha
61Mollel, Margareth Tanzania2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Programme Officer, Global CommunitiesMargareth Mollel
62Moylan, Megan Ireland2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Digital Marketing & Ofiice Manager, Setu Studio Space, Galway, IrelandMegan Moylan
63Myers, Michael Unknown2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
64Nguma, Emelda Paul Tanzania2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)2024 Mandela Washington Fellow, Purdue UniversityEmelda Nguma
65O’Brien, George Unknown2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownGeorge O’Brien
66O’Neill, Ryan Ireland2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Environmental Commodities Trader,
OTC FLOW, Holland
Ryan O’Neill
67O’Sullivan, Jennifer Unknown2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
68Peramalla, Venu Unknown2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
69Rehberge, Emily USA2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Associate, Climate Rights InternationalEmily Rehberger
70Roche, Michelle Unknown2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
71Tsvetkov, Bozhidar Unknown2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
72Zielonko, Dylan USA2021 – 2022 (MSc CCAFS)Account Executive, Sound Agriculture, USADylan Zielonko
73Blake, Catherine Unknown2020 – 2021 (Msc AgriBiosciences)UnknownNone
74Bradley, Jack Unknown2020 – 2021 (Msc AgriBiosciences)UnknownNone
75Halton, Ronan Ireland2020 – 2021 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Lab Manager and RA at Farrona Plant Development Epigenetics Lab at University of Galway, IrelandRonan Halton
76Lai, Linyi China2020 – 2021 (Msc AgriBiosciences)MolGen PhD student at University of Galway, IrelandLinyi Lai
77Marlborough, Killian Ireland2020 – 2021 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Senior scientific assistant in Rice Biotechnology at Tropic, UKKillian Marlborough
78McCormack, Aislinn Aislinn Mcormack2020 – 2021 (Msc AgriBiosciences)QC Specialist at PepsiCo, Cork, IrelandIreland
79Banda, Leah Zambia2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Farm Management Officer, Ministry of Agriculure Zambia, LusakaLeah Banda
80Chipanshi, Phillimon Zambia2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Senior Lecturer, Mansa College of Education, ZambiaPhillimon Chipanshi
81Daly, Merrick Ireland2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Teacher, Department for Education, AustraliaMerrick Daly
82Dibon, Mélanie France2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)International Mobility Manager – Disability Referent, ARIFTS Pays de la Loire, FranceMélanie Dibon
83Duffy, Mairead Ireland2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Standards Officer at National Standards Authority of Ireland, Dublin, IrelandMairéad Duffy
84McEvoy, Evan Unknown2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
85Ferguson, Amy Scotland2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Assistant Scientist,
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Amy Ferguson
86Ó Flathartha, Rónán Unknown2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
87Fundira, Talent Zimbabwe2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Doctoral ResearcherFundira Talent
88Glynn, Padraig Ireland2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Galway, IrelandPadraig Glynn
89Guenthner, August USA2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownAugust Guenthner
90Gugino, Francesca USA2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)PhD candidate at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.

Summer Legal Intern,
US Department of Agriculture OGC, USA
Francesca Gugino
91Houlihan, Daire Ireland2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Digital Solutions and Data Officer – Logistics and Procurement Department, GOAL Global, Dublin, Ireland.Daire Houlihan
92Inone, Sharon Papau New Guniea2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Chief Executive Officer, Greenergy PacificSharon Inone
93Isnino, Eisimsidele Kenya2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Researcher, University of GalwayEisimsidele J. Isnino
94Johnston, Angharad Australia2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)LEG4DEV Programme ManagerAngharad Johnston
95Kachasa, Mwape Moses Unknown2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
96Kasonde, Bertha Zambia2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)AssistantProject Manager, PlanEnergy, Sligo, IrelandBertha Kasonde
97McLaughlin, Caoimhe Ireland2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownCaoimhe McLaughlin
98Lyons, Robyn Ireland2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Senior Microbiology Laboratory Technician, AbbVie, Westport, IrelandRobyn Lyons
99Muluta, Martha Issack Unknown2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
100Murray, Catherine Ireland2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Research Assistant working on climate vulnerability mapping, University of Galway, IrelandCatherine Murray
101Ndlovu, Noel Zimbabwe2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)PhD researcher, LEG4DEV research projectNoel Ndlovu
102Negasi, Daniel Unknown2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
103Ngalama, Lukonga Zambia2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Irrigation Engineer, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of the Republic of Zambia, ZambiaLukonga Ngalama
104Orion, Tao USA2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)
Co-Owner, Resilience Permaculture Design
Tao Orion
105Roberts, Shema Unknown2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
106Seminer, Allie USA2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownAllie Seminer
107Silchenko, Darya USA2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Junior Project ManagerJunior Project Manager
European Food Information Council, Brussels, Belgium
Darya Silchenko
108Tennaty, Alanagh Unknown2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
109Tighe, Joe Ireland2020 – 2021 (MSc CCAFS)Project Officer at LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature, Mayo, IrelandJoe Tighe
110Banda, Kaluba Unknown2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
111Barongo, Kemilembe Tanzania2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Country Coordinator, Lead Auditor at ECOCERT GroupKemilembe Barongo
112Beal, Catherine USA2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Research Analyst, Climate Adaptation & Resilience, World Resources Institute, USACatherine Beal
113McCarrick, Sally Ireand2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Communications Specialist, Organic Trust, IrelandSally Mc Carrick
114Hanley, Andrew Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Project Officer, UNDP, FijiAndrew Hanley
115Ilukena, Thelma Zambia2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)
Agricultural Officer,
Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia
Thelma Ilukena
116Muana, Franci Kagbeni Unknown2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
117Lalmangaihzuali, Zuali Unknown2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
118McLaughlin, Isabel Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Account Development Representative, Udemy, AustraliaIsabel Mclaughlin
119Ma, Yixin Unknown2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
120Monghan, Eimear Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Environmental Technician at Westmeath County Council, IrelandEimear Monaghan
121Moore, Craig Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Analyst at Ostrom Climate Solutions Inc., CanadaCraig Moore
122Moreno, Erick Unknown2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
13123Quinn, SarahIreland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownSarah Quinn
124Barry, Niamh Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNiamh Barry
125Bracken, Alex Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Recruitment Consultant, Gaia Talent,Clare, IrelandAlexandra Bracken
126Burke, Daniel USA2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Lecturer, Technological University DublinDaniel Burke
127Cotter, Annette Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)C-UISCE PhD researcher at UCCAnnette Cotter
128Cunningham, Natalie Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)PhD student in Plant Sciences at UCCNatalie Cunningham
129Farrell, David Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Plumbing ApprenticeDavid Farrell
130Gift, Umor Nigeria2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Climate Change Specialist, FAOUmor Gift
131Greaney, Kate Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Ecologist at MKOKate Greaney
132Ireland, David Ireland2019 – 2020 (MSc CCAFS)Contract Analyst with ICON PLCDavid Ireland
133Byrne, Emma Unknown2018 – 2019 (Msc AgriBiosciences)UnknownNone
134Conway, Niamh Unknown2018 – 2019 (Msc AgriBiosciences)UnknownNone
135Coughlan, Joan Ireland2018 – 2019 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Global Formulator, Trouw NutritionJoan Coughlan
136Cummins, Gillian Ireland2018 – 2019 (Msc AgriBiosciences)QC Micro Analyst at Regeneron, Raheen, Limerick, IrelandGillian Cummins
137Dunne, Eoin Ireland2018 – 2019 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Sustainable Sheep Systems Technologist, Teagasc, Galway, IrelandEoin Dunne
138Fahy, Alan Ireland2018 – 2019 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Energy Officer for Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board, IrelandAlan Fahy
139Grealish, Alan Ireland2018 – 2019 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Intern, Algentech Limited, FranceAlan Grealish
140Lynch, Deirdre Ireland2018 – 2019 (Msc AgriBiosciences)PhD researcher (Crop Growth Consistency in Vertical Farms), John Innes centre, UKDeirdre Lynch
141McGrath, Arlene Ireland2018 – 2019 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Technical Manager, Teagasc, Cork, IrelandArlene Mc Grath
142McGirr, Ryan Ireland2018 – 2019 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Laboratory Technician, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Sligo, IrelandRyan McGirr
143O’Keefe, Clare Ireland2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)Commerical Officer, FareShare UK, ScotlandClare O’Keeffe
144Khameli, Rudzani South Africa2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)Managing Director, SwartBoer Agri ServicesRudzani Khameli
145Nyamisi, Nora Kweba Unknown2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
146Lan, Qing China2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)Researcher, Wilmar InternationalQing Lan
147(Lefebvre) Mac Maghnuis, Lorene France2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)Research Support Officer, Teagasc, Carlow, IrelandLorene (Lefebvre) Mac Maghnuis
148Mulligan, Cian Ireland2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)Consultant, Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains at South Pole, Berlin, GermanyCian Mulligan
149Nnachi, Uchechukwu Unknown2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
150O’ Toole, Christy Unknown2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownChristy Otoole
151Watts, Sarah Scotland2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)Conservation Manager at CORROUR LANDS LIMITED and PhD researcher at the University of StirlingSarah Watts
152Whitton, Anna Australia2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)Acting Director,Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia Anna Whitton
153Zhou, Jennifer China2018 – 2019 (MSc CCAFS)Project Coordinator, INFARMJennifer Zhou
154Fahy, Ronan Unknown2017 – 2018 (Msc AgriBiosciences)UnknownNone
155Friel, James Ireland2017 – 2018 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Bioinformatics Scientist, Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie e Ambientali (DiSAA), ItalyJames Friel
156Kilbane, Thomas Unknown2017 – 2018 (Msc AgriBiosciences)UnknownNone
157Thomson, Rebecca Ireland2017 – 2018 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Group Sustainability Manager, Kepak Group, IrelandRebecca Thomson
158Kalumo, Decolius Malawi2017 – 2018 (Msc AgriBiosciences)PhD researcher on LEG4DEV project at University of GawayDECOLIUS KALUMO
159Colgan, Judith Ann Unknown2017 – 2018 (Msc AgriBiosciences)UnknownNone
160Faukde, Thembelihle CollethyUnknown2017 – 2018 (Msc AgriBiosciences)UnknownNone
161Costelloe, Christine USA2017 – 2018 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Funding and Communications Manager, Research Lead at Community Resources Network Ireland (CRNI)Christine Costelloe (née Paul)None
162Crowe, Éanna Ireland2017 – 2018 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Global Talent Operations Lead, Aquiva LabsÉanna Crowe
163Fakude, Mercy South Africa2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)PhD Candidate at Iowa State UniversityMercy Fakude
164Kulkarni, Ramya GiriprasadIndia2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)Strategic Programmes Manager, Oxford Sustainable Finance GroupRamya Kulkarni
165Kelly, Sean Unknown2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
166Lienhardt, Theophile UK2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)Scientific Advisor and roject Manager, GoodPlanet Belgium, BelgiumTheophile Lienhardt
167Mashula, Nthivhiseni Unknown2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
168Murphy, Shauna-Rose Ireland2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)R&D Assistant Scientist, PepsiCo, IrelandShauna-Rose Murphy
169Juan, Laia Clare Negali Unknown2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
170Nee, Sinead Ireland2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)Environmental Health and Safety Advisor, Johnson & Johnson, Cork, IrelandSinéad Nee
171Nyongwana, Andiswa South Africa2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)Water and Cliamte Assistant Programe Coordinator, Global Water Partnership Southern Africa, Pretoria, South AfricaAndiswa Nyongwana
172Rafter, Jan Ireland2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)Chartered Design Engineer at J. B. Barry and Partners Limited, Castlebar, Mayo, IrelandJan Rafter
173Mathebula Siyabonga ReginaldSouth Africa2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)Horticultural Researcher, Agricultural Research Council, South AfricaSiyabonga Mathebula
174Shai, Tokelo South Africa2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)Just Transitions Programme Manager, Institute for Human RIghts and BusinessTokelo Shai
175White, Fintan Ireland2017 – 2018 (MSc CCAFS)Consultant at HM Tennyson Agricultural ConsultantsFintan White
176Joyce, Aoife Ireland2016 – 2017 (Msc AgriBiosciences)Project Director at MKO, IrelandAoife Joyce
177Soden, Rachael Ireland2016 – 2017 (Msc AgriBiosciences)QMS Compliance Coordinator at Panelto Foods, Cavan, IrelandRachael Soden
178Born, Lorna South Africa2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Project coordinator at CGIAR Hub for Sustainable Finance, Rome, ItalyLorna Born
179Cleary, John Unknown2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
180Conghaile, Martin Ireland2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Graduate Ecologist, MKA Ecology, Litlington, EnglandMartin Ó Conghaile
181O’Hagan, Rob Ireland2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Climate, Community, and Biodiversity (CCB) Technical Specialist at Forest CarbonRobert O’Hagan
182O’Halloran, Orla Ireland2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Research Officer, Teagasc, Dublin, IrelandOrla O Halloran
183Hennessy, Donagh Ireland2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Research Fellow, Environmental Change Institute (ECI), University of OxfordDonagh Hennessy
184Imdad, Sair Unknown2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
185Kekae, Kelebogile South Africa2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Food Safety Consultant – Facilitator and Assessor, Entecom Food Safety, South AfricaKelebogile Kekae
186O’Looney, Mark Ireland2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Farmer, Clare, IrelandMark O Looney
187Motsuki, Sarina South Africa2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)E-tutor, University of South AfricaSarina Motsuki
188Msiska, Franklin Malawi2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Head of Livelihoods Department at Caritas Commission, Karonga Diocese, MalawiMSISKA FRANKLIN
189Murphy, RachelUnknown2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
190Patitti, Matteo Italy2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Consultant at Rete Semi Rurali, ItalyMatteo Petitti
191Schooley, Grant New Zealand2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Woodflow Scheduler at Manulife Investment Management, New ZealandGrant Schooley
192Sidnale, PoojaIndia2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)Client Services Coordinator, Servisource, Galway, IrelandPooja Sidnale
193Subahi, Rawdah Unknown2016 – 2017 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
194O’Connor, Eileen (Beti) Unknown2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
195Kasai, Paula Mika Unknown2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
196Kayumu, Ramans Unknown2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
197Mafatshe, Itumeleng South Africa2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)Speechwriter and Researcher, The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa, Tshawne, South AfricaItumeleng Mafatshe
198Markiefka, Nathalie Ireland2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)Creative Resilience Consultancy Creative Resilience Consultancy,
Rooting for Earth, Prague, Czechia
Nathalie Sophie Markiefka
199Moran, Sinead Ireland2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)Co-owner at Gleann Buí FarmSinead Moran
200Morrow, Andrew Unknown2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
201Mwandira, Willies Malawi2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)Senior Program Coordinator, Evagelical Association of Malawi, MalawiWillies Mwandira
202Price, Joseph Unknown2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
203Quinn, Michael USA2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)Production Technician, Trek Bicycle, USAMichael Quinn
204Ribeiro, Thales Unknown2015 – 2016 (MSc CCAFS)UnknownNone
205Baroni, Thaize Brazil2014 – 2015 (MSc CCAFS)Aviation Forecaster, Met Éireann, DublinThaize Baroni
206Duffy, Colm Ireland2014 – 2015 (MSc CCAFS)Postodoctoral Research Fellow on FORESIGHT project, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandColm Duffy
207Conlon, JeanIreland2014Biology and Matha Teacher, Abu Dhabi International School, Abu DhabiJean Conlon
208Sheerin, DavidUnknown2014UnknownNone
209Higgins, LiamIreland2013Senior Bioprocess Engineer , MSD, IrelandLiam Higgins
210Huther, HeikeGermany2013Seeking research position in Dresden, GermanyNone
211Dinan, KennethIreland2010 – 2011QC Lead, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. Limerick, IrelandKenneth Dinan
212Comte, AurelieUnknown2009Currently in Lausanne, SwitzerlandNone
213McCarthy, OwenUnknown2006 – 2007Research Staff with GeneMedix, Tullamore, Offaly, IrelandNone
214Suda, SrinivasIndia2006 – 2007Associate Director, MSD Dunboyne BioNXAssociate Director, MSD Dunboyne BioNX,
MSD, Ireland
Srinivas Suda
215Pascali, FrancescaUnknownUnknownMoved to position in INRAN, the Italian National Institute for Food and Nutrition ItalyNone
216Cans, Iglesias MarinaSpain2003 – 2005Research and Grant Support CoordinatorResearch and Grant Support Coordinator
RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
Marina Iglesias Cans

Interns

#NameNationalityPeriod in SpillaneLabCurrent PositionLinkedIn Profile
1Heinrich, PeterGerman2018UnknownNone
2Bartle, AndrewIreland2015 UnknownNone
3Janocha, DenisGermany2015UnknownNone
4Leyden, GenevieceIreland2015UnknownNone
5Martinez, AndreaSpain2015UnknownNone
6Soden, RachelIreland2014 – 2015QMS Compliance Coordinator at Panelto Foods, Longford, IrelandRachel Soden
7Dias, Bruno Henrique SilvaBrazil2014 – 2015UnknownNone
8Xavier, JuliannaBrazil2014 – 2015PhD candidate – Institut für Biologie – Pflanzenphysiologie,
The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
Julianna Xavier de Brito Silve
9Queiroz, Julia SilveriaBrazil2014 – 2015UnknownNone
10Borges, MichelleBrazil2014 – 2015UnknownNone
11Reis, MarinaBrazil2014 – 2015UnknownNone
12Delbruel, LucilleFrance2007UnknownNone
13Chaffot, AnneliseCanada2005R&D project managerR&D project manager,
Biscuit International, Montuaban, France
Annelise Legendre (Chaffot)
14Cserny, JudithUSA2005ScientistS,
TScan Therapeutics, Waltham, USA
Judith Cserny
15Fäsi, DanielUnknown2005UnknownNone
16Paca, AgnieszkaPoland2005PhD Student, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, ScotlandAgnieszka Paca
17Foss, SusanGermanyUnknownUnknownNone
18Sean, McCarthyIreland2004Postdoc, REMEDI, University of Galway, GalwaySean McCarthy
19O’Sullivan, BryanIreland2004; 2006UnknownNone
20Stack, SeamusScotland2004PhD student in University of Glasgow, ScotlandNone
21Villiers, BenoitFrance2004Head of the Metabolic Engineering Department, Global Bioenergies, FranceBenoit Villiers

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