David Scanlon
lecturer
Science
Waterford Institute of Technology
Ireland
Biography
Dr. David Scanlon is an Assistant Lecturer in Biology & Biopharmaceutical Science in the Department of Science, WIT. He completed his PhD in Biochemistry with Professor Paul Engel in University College Dublin in 2007. Prior to that he received his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from UCD (2003) and a National Certificate in Applied Biology from WIT (2000). After being awarded his PhD, Dr. Scanlon worked in the Development department of Wyeth Biotech (later Pfizer), specialising in downstream processing.
Research Interest
Identification of ion channel protein-protein interactions - The role of mitochondria in synaptic function and dysfunction - Proteomics & cell-cell signalling - Export of mitochondrial proteins - understanding their route, target and function - Chronic pain, neurodegeneration & neurological conditions - Novel biotherapeutics discovery & translational medicine.
