Craig Slattery

Craig Slattery is an Assistant Professor of Regulatory Affairs & Toxicology at University College Dublin's School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science. He specializes in toxicology, public safety, and regulatory affairs, with a focus on applying genomics and toxicogenomics approaches to regulatory toxicology. His work encompasses carcinogenesis screening, toxicity assay development (as alternatives to animal methods), epithelial biology, diabetes, renal biology, and drug-induced toxicities.

His educational background includes:

• PhD from University College Dublin
• Graduate Diploma in University Teaching and Learning (Level 9) from University College Dublin
• BSc from University College Dublin

Slattery's research primarily focuses on kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, toxicology and toxicogenomics, and kidney cancers. He is particularly interested in the application of novel genomics and toxicogenomics approaches in regulatory toxicology, with emphasis on carcinogenesis and carcinogenicity screening, toxicity assay development, epithelial biology and physiology. His work bridges basic science with regulatory applications, making significant contributions to understanding renal pathophysiology and developing safer pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on renal toxicology, with particular emphasis on mechanisms of chemical-induced kidney injury, biomarker discovery for kidney diseases, and regulatory aspects of toxicology. His research spans from basic molecular mechanisms to clinical applications, with a strong emphasis on developing alternatives to animal testing methods. The trajectory of his work shows increasing integration of genomic and proteomic approaches to understand kidney injury mechanisms and develop better diagnostic tools.

His notable achievements include:

• Teaching Excellence Award (2021)
• European Registered Toxicologist designation (2012)
• Government of Ireland Research Fellowship (2009)
• President of the Irish Society of Toxicology (since 2018)

As an educator, Slattery coordinates numerous teaching modules including Public Science Communication, Research Techniques, Advanced Healthcare Regulatory Affairs, and Toxicology Research Projects. He emphasizes exciting and engaging students while imparting values of curiosity, strong communication skills, critical evaluation, and healthy skepticism. His science communication expertise extends to public outreach, where he specializes in communicating complex scientific and medical information to the general public across all media platforms.