Edel McNeela

Edel McNeela is a Lecturer in the Department of Science at South East Technological University (SETU). She is affiliated with the Eco Innovation Research Centre and Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre. Her research focuses on immunology, oncology, and aging, with recent work exploring miRNA mechanisms in breast cancer and biomarkers for frailty in older adults.

Research Interests:
- T cell immunology and immune response mechanisms
- miRNA regulation in cancer drug resistance and therapy response
- Biomarkers for aging, frailty, and sarcopenia
- Bioinformatics approaches in oncology research
- Pharmacological applications of chitosan and adjuvants

Recent Research Trends: McNeela’s 2023-2024 publications highlight interdisciplinary work combining:

• Analysis of circulating biomarkers in geriatric populations
• miRNA-mRNA regulatory networks in HER2-positive breast cancer
• Systematic reviews on therapeutic response biomarkers

Research Collaborations: Active collaborations involve bioinformatics analysis, oncology, and gerontology researchers across institutions.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advising roles explicitly stated in available texts.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with SETU’s Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre and Eco Innovation Research Centre.