The BSc Biochemistry, BSc Biotechnology and BSc Genetics conferring ceremony was held on 26 October 2022.

The joint UCC-MTU conferring ceremony for the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science class was held in UCC on Friday 14 October.

Dr Patrick Leonard together with his wife Glenda, and twin sister Sr Emmanuel, returned after 66 years after his graduation to visit the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology on Tuesday 11 October. 

We are delighted to welcome Dr Pedro Tetteroo to the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology as an Adjunct Professor.

The Biophysics and Bioanalysis has successfully advanced its research projects, particularly the SFI and IPIC (Irish Photonics Integration Research Centre) projects in the area of Biophotonics and sensors.

Traditional laboratory classes in science subjects require mobility, the use of both hands, fine motor control and good eyesight. This makes it very challenging for students with physical disabilities or visual impairments to complete practical classes. In fact, it may put such students off choosing STEM subjects in university in the first place.

We are delighted to welcome two new Academic staff, Dr Katja Burk and Dr Martina Yordanova to the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology both of whom have been appointed as Lecturers. 

We are delighted to welcome Dr Alexander Zhdanov to the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology team as our new Technical Officer.

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Carolyn O’Driscoll to the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology team as our new Programme Co-ordinator, Higher Diploma in Design and Manufacture of Biopharmaceuticals.

After a two-year gap, a University of California (UC) Davis Summer Abroad program, led by Dr Kellie Dean, returned to UCC from 21 June – 27 July 2022.