Michael Ryan
Lecturer
Chemical Sciences
University of Limerick
Ireland
Biography
Michael Ryan is a lecturer below the bar in Industrial Biochemistry within the Department of Chemical Sciences. He completed his undergraduate degree in Industrial Biochemistry (UL) in 2004 and his Doctor Studies in 2009 under the supervision of Professor Catherine Adley and Professor Tony Pembroke. Following his PhD, Michael gained valuable experience as a post-doctoral researcher working on projects funded through the EPA and the EU-FP7. Dr. Ryan is an international expert on Ralstonia pickettii species, particularly in purified water systems. Other interests include environmental microbiology and public health, antibiotic resistance and bio pharmaceuticals. He has authored over a dozen scientific papers over his career to date, has established valuable collaborations in both industry and academia and is a reviewer for a number of international peer reviewed journals.
Research Interest
Michael Ryan's research interests are primarily focused in the area of microbiology, including environmental health, industrial microbial contamination and antimicrobial resistance.
Publications
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MP Ryan, P Armshaw, JT Pembroke (2016) 'SXT/R391 ICE elements encode a novel ‘trap-door’strategy for mobile element escape'. Frontiers In Microbiology, 7 .
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MP Ryan, P Armshaw, J O’Halloran, JT Pembroke (2017) 'Analysis and comparative genomics of R997, the first SXT/R391 integrative and conjugative element (ICE) of the Indian Sub-Continent'. Scientific Reports, 7 .
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MP Ryan, P Armshaw, JT Pembroke (2017) 'New and emerging SXT/R391 integrative conjugative elements as vehicles for stable mobile element transfer and spread of antibiotic resistance in both human and animals' In: Méndez-Vilas A (eds). Antimicrobial research: Novel bioknowledge and educational programs. Spain: Formatex.
