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School of Science & Computing - Dept of Science
D19 1977 - Business Building
Main Campus
Dr. Ryan attained a B.Sc., (Hons) Degree in Applied Biology with Quality Management and a Ph.D., in Biochemistry from Waterford Institute of Technology. As an IRCSET scholar, the focus of Dr. Ryan’s Ph.D., research centred on the biochemical effects of heavy metal exposure on seaweeds. The major areas of method development included size exclusion chromatography, HPLC and SDS (PAGE) methods for the separation and identification of seaweed protein extracts.
In 2010 Dr. Ryan lectured in WIT, delivering laboratory practical classes to Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical Science students in areas including DNA sequencing, gram staining, agarose gel electrophoresis, aseptic technique, antibiotic testing, acid-base titrations (refer to teaching section for further details).
Dr. Ryan has several years of pharmaceutical experience, employed as a QC Microbiologist with Genzyme Ireland (a Sanofi Company). Her main areas of expertise included microbial limit testing (MLT), growth promotions, Vitek bacterial Identification, validation studies, performing laboratory investigations, completing periodic product reviews (PPR) and implementing 5S and lean manufacturing projects. Dr. Ryan was a member of the Great Place To Work Team when Genzyme were voted Best Large Workplace Winners in 2015.
Since 2015, Dr. Ryan has been employed as a Contract Research Coordinator with the Pharmaceutical & Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC) at WIT. Her work focuses on method development for contract analysis projects, performing contract analysis for industry clients and summarising data in technical reports.
Year |
Course Title |
Subject |
Description |
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2017 |
BSc in Agricultural Science (Year 1 - Semester 2) BSc in Science (Year 1 - Semester 2)
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Cell Biology and Biochemistry |
Qualitative & Quantitative Determination of CarbohydratesQuantitative Determination of ProteinStandard CurvesPlant DNA Extraction & TestingChromatographyFactors Affecting Enzyme Activity |
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2016 |
BSc in Food Science with Business (Year 1 - Semester 1) |
Good Laboratory Practice |
Introduction to Good Laboratory PracticeVolumetric Glassware - Precise Measurement of VolumeAcid/BaseTitrationsFiltration TechniquespH IndicatorsCalibration and Correct use of the pH MeterHow to Correctly Use the following instruments
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2010 |
BSc in Applied Chemistry (Year 1 - Semester 1) |
Pharmaceutical Science |
Introduction to Volumetric Glassware
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2010 |
BSc in Applied Biology (Year 2 - Semester 2) |
Biopharmaceutical Science |
DNA amplification using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)DNA gel electrophoresisRestriction of Lambda DNAGram StainingAntibiotic TestingDetermination of Cleanroom Technology through the use of a broth trailQuantitative ELISA for the presence of bovine serum in a sampleHygiene testing and microbiological identification |
| Year | Lecture Title | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Working in the Pharmaceutical Industry | 3rd & 4th Year Biopharmaceutical Science students (WIT) |
| 2015 | Chromatographic Method Development: Gel Filtration Chromatography | 3rd Year Biopharmaceutical Science students (WIT) |
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Intellectual Property Training, Waterford Institute of Technology. |
| 2016 | Practical Pedagogy 1 (Module - Masters in Teaching and Learning in Further and Higher Education), Waterford Institute of Technology. |
| 2015 | Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Quality Methodologies, Waterford Institute of Technology. |
| 2007 | Undertook a three month research study at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada. |
| 2006 | IRCSET Scholar - Recipient of Postgraduate Scholarship from the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology. The Ph.D., research study was entitled ‘An investigation into the biochemical effects of heavy metal exposure on seaweeds’. |
| 2005 | Recipient of the Health Research Board (HRB) Student Scholarship. The undergraduate project was entitled ‘Retinal Visual Acuity in Patients with Age-Related Maculopathy’. Research was undertaken at Waterford Regional Hospital. |
| 2004 | Represented Waterford Institute of Technology at the annual, national level EURACHEM competition, hosted by Institute of Technology, Carlow. |
S.Ryan, P.McLoughlin, O.O'Donovan (2012) A comprehensive study of metal distribution in three main classes of seaweed, Environmental Pollution, 167, 171-177.
GK. Bielmyer, TA. Jarvis, BT. Harper, B. Butler, L. Rice, S. Ryan, P. McLoughlin (2012) Metal accumulation from dietary exposure in the sea urchin, Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis. Archives of Environmental Contamination & Toxicology, 63(1), 86-94.
S.Ryan, P.McLoughlin, O.O'Donovan . A comprehensive study of metal distribution in seaweed sampled along the West coast of Newfoundland. (In progress - submitted to publisher)
19th Annual Irish Environmental Researchers Colloquium, Waterford Institute of Technology (2009) Conference Speaker: “An investigation into the biochemical effects of heavy metal exposure in seaweeds”.
14th International Conference of Heavy Metals in the Environment, National Taiwan University of Taipei, Taiwan (2008) Conference Speaker: “An investigation into the biochemical effects of heavy metal exposure in seaweeds”.
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