Ad Astra Assistant Professor

Aisling began her scientific career at Trinity College Dublin, where she graduated top of her class her undergraduate degree in genetics in 2013.

She carried out her PhD research in Prof. Ken Wolfe’s lab in University College Dublin, working on yeast molecular genetics and chromatin biology.

Aislings post-doctoral career includes fellowships with Dr. Tríona Ní Chonghaile at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, and Prof. Giuseppe Testa at the European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Milan. Aisling’s research focus switched to cancer research during this period, working on epigenetic dysregulation of ovarian cancer and multiple myeloma. During this time, Aisling was awarded five separate post-doctoral fellowship awards, including the prestigious Marie-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Her publications include critical papers on yeast centromeres and deviations in the genetic code, along with therapeutic discoveries in the cancer epigenetics field.

PhD Student

Evan completed his undergraduate degree in Human Genetics at Trinity College Dublin in 2024. During his time he conducted research on the genetic architecture of ciliopathies involving inherited retinal degenerations in Ireland. Furthermore, he wrote two literature reviews concerning cancer epigenetics.

Evan has also worked as a research assistant in the Institute of Human Genetics in Montpellier, France, under the supervision of Dr Giacomo Cavalli. Here he researched the relationship between CTCF depletion and apoptosis in a gastruloid model.

Evan’s doctoral research focuses on identifying Venetoclax resistance mechanisms in multiple myeloma through epigenetic CRISPR screens.

PhD Student

Billie completed her bachelor's degree in Biochemistry at the National University of Ireland, Galway. During her undergraduate studies she worked with Professor Bob Lahue at the Centre for Chromosome Biology, building on Professor Lahue's research with Huntington's disease. 

Billie completed her Master’s degree in Genomic Medicine at Trinity College Dublin, conducting her research in bacterial genomics at the Moyne Institute of Preventive Medicine.

During her undergraduate studies, Billie also began working as a Science Writer/Communicator with CRISPR Medicine News, an online journal dedicated to CRISPR-based research and development. She has continued to contribute to the publication ever since.

Billie's doctoral research uses computational biology techniques to uncover the mechanisms behind BCL2i therapy sensitivity in multiple myeloma.

We are currently looking for PhD students. If you are interested, get in touch!