Anne Parle-McDermott

Prof. Anne Parle-McDermott is a Professor in the School of Biotechnology at Dublin City University (DCU) and Director of the DCU Life Sciences Institute. She leads the Molecular Genetics Laboratory and contributes to the DCU Water Institute. Her research integrates functional genetics in human health with DNA-based diagnostic and biosensor technologies. Key areas include folate metabolism’s role in health, eDNA-based environmental monitoring, and contamination detection in food/water systems.

Her academic roles include teaching modules on eukaryotic genetics, genomics, and molecular technologies. Research interests span basic science (folate pathways in pregnancy/ageing) and applied work (DNA-based diagnostics, biosensors). She has pioneered methods like Mito-SiPE for mitochondrial sequencing and CRISPR-Cas assays for species detection in environmental samples.

Notable contributions include advancing understanding of DHFR2 gene function and its link to neural tube defects. Her lab’s innovations in lab-on-a-disc automation and eDNA field validation highlight translational research impacts. No scientific awards are listed, but her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic leadership.

Prof. Parle-McDermott collaborates across disciplines, bridging genetics, environmental science, and engineering. Her work addresses global challenges in healthcare, environmental health, and food safety through cutting-edge molecular approaches.