The Analytical Zen Podcast
Unveiling the Science Behind the Mystery: Exploring Forensics, Toxicology, Medicine and Health (Mind, Body and Spirit)
Dr. Geraldine M. Dowling SFHEA is an accomplished professional with over 20 years experience in forensic and analytical toxicology, drug residue testing, method validation, ISO17025 laboratory accreditation and more than 10 years experience in academia as an educator. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), a prestigious recognition awarded for excellence in teaching and leadership within higher education. This title reflects extensive experience and significant contributions to improving educational practices, mentoring professionals and colleagues and enhancing the overall quality of teaching and learning in academic settings and industry.
Dr. Dowling is currently elected Vice Chair (past Treasurer) of the United Kingdom and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists Council (body represents forensic toxicology professionals in England, Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Channel Islands) and the host and creator of The Analytical Zen Podcast. She is the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists regional representative for Ireland (contact point for Irish laboratories) and a member of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists in America. She is an elected member of the London Toxicology Group Committee. She has extensive experience in working/training professional staff and students in ISO17025 accredited national government laboratories in Ireland, including The State Laboratory, Teagasc, The National Dairy Science Laboratory, The Irish Equine Centre and The Marine Institute. She is a Principal Investigator supervising postgraduate students (MSc and PhD). Her research interests focus on analytical chemistry, forensic science, drug residues monitoring, forensic toxicology, metabolomics and medicine, wildlife forensics, laboratory accreditation, flavoromics, food safety and education pedagogies.
Dr. Dowling is a contributing author, reviewer and editor across selected international journals such as Drug Testing and Analysis, Journal of Analytical Toxicology, Forensic Science Review, Journal of Forensic Research, The Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal, Frontiers in Molecular Physiology, Journal of Chromatography B, Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, Journal of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Frontiers in Nutrition, Chromatographia, Journal of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Analytica Chimica Acta, Food Additives and Contaminants, Practice of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship and Neuropsychopharmacology.
Research: See Orcid.org/0000-0001-8344-6582 (presenting 90+ academic works)
The Analytical Zen Podcast
Paper-Based Electrochemical Biosensors for a Smarter World: From Health to the Environment
What if you could transform the way we gather and interpret critical data in resource-limited settings? Join us on the Analytical Zen podcast as we chat with Professor Stefano Cinti, a trailblazer in the realm of sensors and biosensors. Stefano's journey from hesitant beginnings to becoming a passionate advocate for analytical chemistry is nothing short of inspiring. In this enlightening episode, we delve into the symbiotic relationship between traditional analytical methods and groundbreaking paper-based technologies. We unravel the world of paper-based electrochemical sensors, uncovering their unique properties—like porosity and adaptability—that lend themselves to innovative designs.
These sensors open up a new frontier of possibilities, promising enhanced portability and sustainability in scientific diagnostics. Go to the website uninanobiosensors.com where people can read all the latest research.
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