Dr Ben Collins (right) is the Agilent Technologies Newman Fellow in Quantitative Proteomics at the UCD Conway Institute, working under the supervision of Prof Steve Pennington (left).
Agilent Technologies and UCD announced the appointment of Dr Ben Collins as the Agilent Technologies Newman Fellow in Quantitative Proteomics at the UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research.
Dr Collins' research, under the supervision of Prof Steve Pennington, will focus on the development and application of advanced liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) methodologies to support a variety of biomedical research projects. Research projects range from identifying strategies to improve the safety evaluation of new drugs, to uncovering novel methods for early diagnosis of prostate cancer by screening blood proteins.
Agilent and the Proteome Research Centre at the UCD Conway Institute have an existing collaboration focused on the development and application of advanced workflows for analysis of protein content in biological samples.
"As a leading technology partner to academia, the funding of the Newman Fellowship reflects our core belief that investing in the next generation of thought leaders is a crucial part of moving science forward," said Padraig McDonnell, country general manager, Agilent Ireland. "We look forward to working closely with Prof Pennington and his team at UCD to further research and understanding in the field of quantitative proteomics."
The Newman Fellowship Programme provides opportunities at postdoctoral level for high-calibre national and international researchers, funded by philanthropy, business and industry, to conduct a major research project leading to publication. Working alongside their academic mentors, the Fellows contribute greatly to the academic research agenda of their particular discipline.
This year celebrates the 21st anniversary of the UCD Newman Fellowship Programme and recognises the 120 Newman Fellows who have undertaken research in diverse areas of study across the University.
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