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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Siobhán Hamon
PhD Student
Siobhán Hamon completed her BSc (Hons) in Medical Science from the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology in 2014. She worked as a medical scientist in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry at Galway University Hospital from 2015-2020. During this time, she trained in the clinical biochemistry laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing, providing diagnostic laboratory tests for patients in the west of Ireland. Siobhán completed a MSc in Biomedical Science from the University of Ulster in 2017, with specialist study in clinical chemistry. During this MSc she researched the biomarker Growth Differentiation Factor-15 in diabetic kidney disease. In 2020 Siobhán joined Professor John Daltons molecular parasitology laboratory at NUIG. Her research will focus on the therapeutic potential of parasite-derived immunomodulatory peptides in the treatment of sepsis and acute kidney injury.
Email: S.hamon1@universityof galway.ie
