Meet The Team
Meet The Team!
Co-Founders
Colm Ryan, PhD
With a strong foundation in Genetics, Colm earned his undergraduate degree from Trinity College Dublin and completed his PhD at the University of Leicester. He later conducted postdoctoral research at the IGBMC in Strasbourg, France, focusing on molecular biology and protein interactions. An accomplished scientist, Colm has published extensively in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry. Colm’s expertise spans genomics, nuclear protein dynamics, and transcriptional regulation.
Colm is a proud father of two, hailing from county Tipperary. As one of the co-founders of Assay Genie, Colm has been instrumental in shaping the company’s success.
Outside of work, he stays active with a variety of interests, including GAA, paddle boarding, and camping. He’s also a passionate choir member and a dedicated dog lover.
Fun fact: Colm once won a local GAA game with a last-minute goal, and to this day, it’s still a topic of conversation in the office!
Connect with Colm or explore his work:
Publications
Recent Blogs by Colm
Understanding Bone Resorption: Key Definitions and Processes
Oxidative Stress: Causes, Biomarkers & Disease
Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry and Cell Type Markers
Sean Mac Fhearraigh, PhD
With a background in Genetics, Sean completed his undergraduate studies at Trinity College Dublin and earned his PhD from University College Dublin. He further advanced his research during a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge, where he focused on cell cycle regulation and cancer biology. Sean has published extensively in the areas of cell death, phosphorylation, and mitotic regulation.
When he's not leading Assay Genie as our Chief Scientific Officer, you’ll find him out for a run or diving into his latest book. A true testament to his drive, Sean has completed an Ironman and several triathlons.
Fun fact: Sean once met Conan O'Brien outside the Assay Genie office.
Connect with Sean or explore his work:
Publications
Recent Blogs by Sean
Serum vs. Plasma: A Deep Dive into Their Molecular Makeup and Implications for ELISA
p38 MAPK Signaling Review
43 Science Instagrams You Need To Follow: The Instagram Influencer-Ome
The Team
David Lee, PhD
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Publications
Recent Blogs by David
Christopher McNally, PhD
Chris currently serves as a Business Development Manager at Assay Genie.
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Publications
Recent Blogs by Chris
Miren Ruiz de Eguilaz, PhD
Miren Ruiz de Eguilaz, PhD, has an extensive academic background, earning a BSc in Biology from UPV/EHU, an MSc in Biotechnology from the University of Oviedo, and a PhD in Chemistry from Dublin City University (DCU).
Her doctoral research focused on developing electrochemical biosensors for bacteria detection as part of the Break Biofilms Training Network under the H2020-MSCA-ITN initiative. Miren’s expertise lies in biosensor technology and bacterial diagnostics.
Miren currently serves as a Product Manager at Assay Genie.
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Publications
Recent Blogs by Miren
Marina Alberto, PhD
Marina Alberto, PhD, holds a robust academic background in Biotechnology, earning her Bachelor’s Degree and PhD in Science and Technology from Quilmes National University in Argentina. Her research spans cancer immunotherapy, glycan profiling, and vaccine development, including innovative projects on pediatric leukemia diagnosis and cancer-associated carbohydrate-mimetic vaccines. Marina has also contributed extensively to publications in oncology, immunology, and biosimilar development.
Marina currently serves as a Technical Support and Sales Specialist at Assay Genie.
