The Centre

BiOrbic brings together over 200 researchers across 12 institutions.

Our researchers come from over 29 countries and a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds. We value our diversity as it brings fresh perspectives to our work and makes our centre a more vibrant community. Learn more about us below.

Our People
At a glance
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At a Glance

Centre Leadership Operations Team Centre Governance

Director

Prof Kevin O’Connor

Deputy Director

Prof Nick Holden

Executive Director

Derek O’Brien


Director

Prof Kevin O’Connor

Executive Director

Derek O’Brien

Operations and Talent4BBI Manager

Cathy Quinn

Operations and Finance Coordinator

Katalin Szaszi

Finance Manager

Yvonne McQuinn


Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Liina Rae

Research Programme Manager

Rosanna Kleemann

Research Funding Manager

Christine Shortt

Industry Engagement and Commercialisation Manager

  Seán Douglas


Partnerships Manager

Cathy Keenan

Graduate Research and Training Coordinator

Grace Vaughan

Public Engagement Coordinator

Ian Martin

Education Coordinator

Conor Haugh


Our  Governance Structure and associated committees support and advise our leadership team ensuring optimal performance and oversight of activities and development.

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