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SEÁN GARVEY
Personal details
Home Address:
Mobile: 086 3387176 Annagh
Email: [email protected] Ballykeeran
LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/seangarvey86 Athlone
Co. Westmeath
Ireland.
Education
2013 – 2017: Neuroscience Undergraduate Degree in Trinity College Dublin.
Entry to the Neuroscience degree after 2 years General Science.
Achieving an average of a 2-1 over the 3 years.
2007 – 2013: Marist College, Athlone.
Achieving point score of 565 in Irish Leaving Certificate.
Neuroscience
Completed Modules:
Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Neurochemistry, Neurogenetics, Cell Physiology,
Neuropharmacology, Neuropyschology
Journal Club: review & critique scientific articles & present review.
Project/Thesis: CXCL10, RNA length & sickness behaviour response to viral mimetic poly I:C.
Research Interests
The molecular processes underpinning CNS inflammation. Uncovering of cellular and molecular actions
of inflammatory players with key interests in;
the communication of systemic inflammation with CNS inflammation, by epithelial and BBB
diffusion/invasion/signaling, or by peripherally induced mediators acting on PNS afferent nerves,
or neurons of circumventricular organs;
the role of glial cells (microglia, astrocytes & oligodendrocytes) in CNS inflammation and
disease progression;
the neuropharmacology of CNS cells, the potentials of agonists/antagonists acting on
neurons/synapses/glial cells in combating disease onset &/ progression.
The roles of biochemical interactions within CNS cells, how energy is utilized, and the
influences these processes have on healthy and diseased brains.
Laboratory Skills
Immunohistochemistry
RT – PCR
RNA Gel Electrophoresis
Western Blotting & SDS - Page
Confocal Microscopy
Aseptic Technique
Employment
Bartender & Waiter in The Killinure Chalets Restaurant, Athlone. May 2012 - Present.
Preparing & serving beers, spirits, beverages, wines & cocktails.
Preparation & service of dinner plates.
Overseeing table bills, taking payments.
Waiter, Bar-backer and Bartender in The Black Rose, Boston. Summer of 2016.
Waiter & Bartender over weekend & night of 4th July.
Handling and reporting cash flow, handling up to $2000 per shift.
Bartender in The Old Stand, Dublin City Centre. Winters of 2013 and 2014.
Sales & Pharmacist Assistant in Cooney’s Pharmacy, Athlone. February 2011 - September 2011.
Preparation of drug prescriptions before quality control by the Head Pharmacist.
Referees
Dr. Colm Cunningham – Principle Investigator of Research Project & Neuroscience Course
Coordinator. [email protected]
Geraldine & Manfred Walesch – Owners & Chef at The Killinure Chalets – 086 8137382,
Paul Daniels – Manager at The Black Rose – [email protected] 617 4173024
Volunteering
Student sleep-out for homeless, with FLAC & Peter McVerry Trust, October 2016.
‘Run in the Dark’ participation & fundraising for Mark Pollock Trust
Student sleep-out with Simon Community November 2010.
Interests/Hobbies
I have always enjoyed sports, playing soccer and Gaelic football throughout my childhood. I am
now a member of Bonz Fitness in TCD, and attend yoga and mindfulness classes. I am also a
member of Trinity Barbell and the rock-climbing club. I strive to keep a healthy body and mind.
I have an interest in writing, creativity & expression, and I contribute articles to the online
magazine http://increature.com/ , a progressive, contemporary site with wonderful expression of
a range of ideas and beliefs.
I enjoy reading, and I have great respect for Oliver Sacks, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Jason
Silva, and The Guardian & VICE.
I also have a great interest in music. I play the cajon and guitar, and sing occasionally. I was a
member of a local band playing local gigs in 2013. https://soundcloud.com/unfinished-business-
band. I attended lessons at the Tullamore Academy of Music and sang the bass line in the TAoM
Chamber Choir during 2011 and 2012.
I love to travel, to learn of, experience and understand other cultures and ways of life.
