Rebecca O Mahony

Biography

Dr. Rebecca O' Mahony obtained her primary degree in Applied Biology with Quality Management from Waterford Institute of Technology where she also carried out her PhD. studies on molecular identification and structural analysis of nitrile degrading Rhodococcus spp. Rebecca completed a postdoctoral position at the Centre for Food Safety, University College Dublin, Ireland. Rebecca was granted a Newman Scholarship award from UCD which allowed her to pursue her research interests in molecular surveillance of multi drug resistant (MDR) food borne pathogens. Rebecca obtained a MSc. in Food Safety from UCD during this period. In 2006 Rebecca was appointed a lecturership position at Waterford Institute of Technology in molecular biology and bioanalysis. She continues her research in food borne pathogens and has recently applied her molecular biology expertise into the area of sport science. Rebecca is keenly interested in teaching and learning with particular focus on e-learning methods to promote student engagement and active learning. Rebecca is an current member of the teaching and learning sub-committee of Academic Council.

Research Interest

Whilst Rebecca's research interests are mainly associated with MDR food borne pathogens she has been involved in several research projects both within School of Science and more recently with the School of Health Science within the Institute.