Dr. Phil Cummins
Phil Cummins received his BSc in Biotechnology (1991) and PhD in Biochemistry (1995) from DCU, after which he undertook a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship with the Fishberg Centre for Neurobiology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York (1996-1999). Upon returning to Ireland, his further career has involved a Lectureship with IT-Tallaght (1999-2000), a Senior Scientist role with the Vascular Health Research Centre at DCU (2000-2007), and a permanent lectureship with the School of Biotechnology at DCU (2007-date). He is currently an Associate Professor of Vascular Biology and has mentored 20 PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.
Research Interests
Vascular cell physiology, signaling, and endothelial dysfunction
The blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers
Models of astrocyte/endothelial interaction in the brain
Teaching Interests
Teaching delivery covers undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate (MSc) levels:
PHS1000: Introduction to Physiological Systems
BIO1043/44: Scientific Literature Review
BIO1016: Advanced Bioanalysis Laboratories
BIO1025: Professional Skills for Scientists
BTE1021: Animal Cell Biotechnology
BIO1033/40: MSc Laboratory Masterclasses
CV
External Positions
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center01/03/1996 – 28/02/1999
Academic Qualifications
- PhD, Dublin City UniversityField of study: Medical health and life sciencesAward date: 02/10/1995