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Aoife McLysaght
My CV
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About Me:
I’m a researcher trying to improve our understanding of the human genome, as well as the genomes of other animals, plants and viruses.
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I’ve led a research group focussing on Molecular Evolution at TCD since 2003. For example, in the past we’ve discovered human-specific genes, and found links between gene duplication patterns and human diseases. I was also a member of the team that published the first draft of the Human Genome sequence in 2001.
I’m very keen on communicating science to the public in an engaging way. I’ve given talks at public events, including music festivals, The Royal Institution, and Brian Cox and Robin Ince’s Christmas Science shows. I’ve also done radio discussions including on BBC Radio 4, appeared on live TV, contributed to TV science documentaries, and written for the Irish Times science page.
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