Damian Ross

As an enthusiastic, self-motivated master's degree holder with a solid foundation in disease research and hands-on experience in professional and academic settings, I have assisted in the running of clinical studies, cultivated expertise in laboratory duties and clinical sample handling. My academic journey is marked by top achievements, underpinned by consistent praise from supervisors for my proactive approach and research acumen.

Research Assistant Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition, University of Reading

Research assistant in a single-blind, cross-over, randomised acute study that compared the acute effects of test meals rich in saturated fatty acids with unsaturated fatty acids on postprandial lipids, glucose, gut hormone and satiety responses, and gastric emptying and satiety in men.

Duties undertaken

• Interacted professionally with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, professors, academic staff, and patients, fostering collaborative relationships and ensuring effective communication channels for research coordination and patient engagement.
• Implemented precise and careful blood sample collection procedures post-cannulation, prioritizing patient comfort and safety throughout, ensuring the integrity of collected samples.
• Maintained responsibility for the storage and organization of blood samples, meticulously recording sample information to prevent degradation and ensure data integrity.
• Performed lipid analysis using advanced lipid analyzers, adhering strictly to established protocols to uphold the integrity and accuracy of data crucial for understanding metabolic disease mechanisms.
• Prepared culture media and supplements for whole blood culturing, employing aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and maintain the purity of experimental conditions.
• Assisted the project leader in the coordination of study activities, ensuring an optimal running of day-to-day activities.

Education

University of Limerick Aug 2022

Master of Science | Biomolecular Sciences

Award: 1st Class Honours

University College Dublin Jun 2021

Bachelor of Science | Human Nutrition

Award: 2nd Class Honours, Grade 1

Principles of Biochemistry | EdX - Harvard X

Verified certificate, Issued January 2022