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A Tourmakeady doctor has been awarded a prestigious scholarship for her research into treating certain cancers.
Tourmakeady doctor wins prestigious scholarship
Ciara Galvin
TOURMAKEADY native and Irish cancer biology researcher Dr Tríona Ní Chonghaile (pictured) has been awarded a prestigious scholarship for her work.
Daughter of former Colaiste Mhuire principal, SeΡn and teacher Aine, Tríona has been awarded the prestigious ‘For Women in Science’ scholarship offered by L’Oreal, along with four other top-of-their-field scientists.
Five fellowships are awarded annually to female postdoctoral researchers who are considered outstanding in their particular fields, and Dr Ní Chongaille’s research into cancer biology was considered worthy of making the final five from the original eight shortlisted applicants.
Based in University College Dublin’s (UCD) Conway Institute, Dr Ní Chongaille’s research has been particularly focused on trying to better understand why particular cancers are sensitive to chemotherapy while others are more resistant.
While trying to determine how to treat these resistant cancers, Dr Ní Chongaille successfully utilised a technology known as BH3 profiling, which allows researchers to measure the cell death sensitivity of the mitochondria, which paves the way for similar analysis of the cell.
This new fellowship will offer her €15,000 to support a 12-month period of postdoctoral research in UCD.
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