Reanne Dinan
Portarlington,State*
Summary
Recent Biochemistry student with practical experience in cell culture, flow cytometry, protein analysis, and statistical data interpretation. Strong communicator and elected Class Representative with demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills. Passionate about translational research, particularly immuno-oncology.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Biochemistry Class Representative
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Elected as the class representative by my class mate peers, facilitating communication between students and faculty to address concerns and enhance student experience.
- Organised multiple events and activities to promote student engagement and teamwork amongst classmates
- Delivered 3 public speakings representing the Biochemistry department to current and incoming students, encouraging and communicating complex scientific concepts to a non-specialist audience
- Organised meetings with fellow class representatives in other years of biochemistry to form a team effort to enhance student experiences
Academic Intern
Dr. Derek Doherty Lab
TTMI, St. James Hospital, Dublin 8
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Investigated immune profiles of socially excluded individuals alongside a Masters researcher, contributing to immunophenotyping of innate T cell populations in people experiencing homelessness
- Prepared antibody samples for cytokine production analysis across individual T cell populations using flow cytometry
- Operated BD Fortessa to run 10+ colour multiparametric flow cytometry panels, supporting data collection and statistical analysis using FlowJo
- Performed cell surface and intracellular staining of PBMCs for downstream flow cytometric analysis
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry (Biological & Biomedical Sciences)
Trinity College Dublin
Ringsend, Dublin 210-2026
Skills
- Mammalian cell culture and maintenance of multiple myeloma cell lines (MM1S/MM1R)
- Cell counting and viability assessment using Trypan Blue and haemocytometry
- Flow cytometry (Annexin V/PI apoptosis assays) including sample preparation, staining, acquisition and data analysis
- Protein extraction, BCA protein quantification, SDS-PAGE and Western blotting
- Western blot densitometry and protein expression analysis using Image Lab
- Drug treatment and combination studies investigating apoptosis and drug resistance mechanisms
- Statistical analysis and data visualisation using GraphPad Prism
- Drug synergy analysis using CompuSyn (Chou–Talalay method)
- Scientific data interpretation, report writing and presentation
- Aswell as developing strong research and analytical skills through my undergraduate thesis, I achieved First Class Honours in both the thesis poster and oral presentation components, demonstrating scientific communication skills
- My role as Class Representative further strengthened my communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities
Timeline
Biochemistry Class Representative
Trinity College Dublin
09.2025 - 06.2026
Academic Intern
Dr. Derek Doherty Lab
05.2025 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry (Biological & Biomedical Sciences)
Trinity College Dublin