Dr Ciara Walsh

Education: • Certificate & licensed trainer in Food Safety Management, NHP • Postgraduate Diploma in Third Level Learning & Teaching, DIT • Certificate in Writing for Publication, MU • PhD University of Ulster, Jordanstown • BSc. (hons) Food Science, UCC • Certificate & Diploma in Food Technology, DIT Experience • Lecturer in Food Safety, Dublin Institute of Technology : Jan 15 – present • Technical Executive, Food Safety Authority of Ireland – Sept 2008 – Dec 2014 • Newman Scholar Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Centre for Food Safety, University College Dublin: July 2005 to August 2008 Professional Membership • Licensed Trainer for the National Hygiene Partnership for ‘Certificate in Food Safety Management’ programmes • UCD Newman Foundation Appointments/Committees & External Engagements • Member of FSAI Allergen Sub-Committee • Writer for the European Union Food Information Council Research areas: - Antimicrobial resistance - Bacterial stress response - Development of Nano-antibiotics - Food safety mangement systems - Food safety training - Allergen management

Microbiology, antibiotic resistance, food Safety, food science