I am a veterinarian and academic with a career spanning clinical equine practice, infection biology research, and veterinary education. After qualifying with first-class honours in veterinary medicine from University College Dublin, I gained clinical experience in Ireland and internationally, including roles in ambulatory, stud, and referral equine medicine.

My academic work is grounded in applied research and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on bridging the gap between academia and industry practice. I have contributed to curriculum development, clinical teaching, and the design of professional development programmes for veterinary practitioners. My current role as Associate Professor in Equine Science at the University of Limerick reflects a continued commitment to integrating industry insight with academic rigour.

I have held advisory roles in national and international groups focused on equine health and welfare, and regularly collaborate with industry partners and policymakers. My work is informed by a One Health perspective and aims to support sustainable, evidence-based approaches to animal health and husbandry.

I am an equine veterinary clinician, academic and researcher specialising in parasitology, One Health, and industry-engaged translational science.

My work focuses on the sustainable control of parasitic disease in domestic animals, particularly horses, using systems biology and behavioural science approaches.

My research integrates:

• Veterinary parasitology: Investigating helminth ecology, anthelmintic resistance, and host–microbiota–parasite interactions.
• One Health frameworks: Addressing the interconnected impacts of animal disease on human health and ecosystems.
• Social science methodologies: Exploring behavioural drivers of parasite control and co-designing interventions with stakeholders.

I lead the EPIC group and the PARASCOPE project, developing digital tools and educational programmes to support risk-based parasite management. My work is funded by DAFM, HaDEA, SFI, and other national and European bodies, and has informed policy and practice in Ireland and internationally.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement, I aim to advance ethical, sustainable, and impactful approaches to animal health that contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, biodiversity protection, and climate resilience.

My teaching philosophy centres on student-centric, inclusive, and evidence-based pedagogy that prepares graduates to meet the evolving demands of the equine industry and wider society. I am particularly passionate about developing real-world learning experiences that foster critical thinking, professional resilience, and sector-relevant skills.

I have a strong interest in engaging our diverse and dynamic student base through innovative approaches such as blended learning, flipped classrooms, and co-designed curricula. These methods encourage collaboration, peer-led discussion, and the application of knowledge to complex, real-life scenarios.

My teaching is informed by extensive experience in workplace-based learning, curriculum design, and stakeholder engagement. I have coordinated clinical extramural studies and developed micro-credentials such as the EPIC programme, which integrate industry feedback and behavioural science to ensure relevance and impact.

I am committed to embedding research-led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, mentoring students to become evidence-based professionals and future researchers. My teaching spans equine science, parasitology, host–microbe interactions, and sustainable animal production systems, with contributions to modules in professionalism, research methodology, and One Health.

Through strategic partnerships and alumni engagement, I aim to expand graduate opportunities and support diverse career pathways, ensuring our students are not only academically equipped but also  prepared for real-world challenges industry-ready and socially engaged professionals.