As part of the UCD Structured PhD programme every student will be appointed a Doctoral Studies Panel (DSP). This Panel will comprise of your principal supervisor, any additional supervisors and at least two, but normally no more than four, advisors.
The advisers appointed to the DSP will normally have sufficient experience of supervising doctoral students and/or the relevant academic expertise required to effectively support and enhance the supervisor-student relationship. They shall normally be members of the academic staff of the University, or adjunct, visiting or affiliated academics or professionals. One of the advisors will act as the chairperson of the DSP.
The purpose of the DSP is to support and advise both the student and the supervisor throughout the doctoral programme by monitoring the progress of the student through their doctoral studies and providing advice and support to the student and supervisor(s) and enhancing the supervisor-student relationship. The DSP meets within the first six months following the student’s registration and at least once a year thereafter and more frequently if required.
"Biochemists examining NMR Results" by Prof. P. Malthouse
Researchers are examining NMR spectra of a protein which promotes insulin secretion. This could be important in helping to treat diabetes.