Lisa Connolly

Professor Lisa Connolly is a Lecturer of Food Toxin Safety at Queen's University Belfast's School of Biological Sciences and a Co-Champion of the SWAN initiative. Her research focuses on endocrine disruptors' effects on health, including cancer, obesity, and infertility. She leads international projects like the Marie Curie ITN PROTECTED (2017) and chaired the first International Endocrine Disruptor Conference on Ireland (2022). Notable awards include the 2017 Ireland's Champions of EU Research recognition. Her work emphasizes designing safer chemicals and training early-career researchers through global collaborations. She advocates for joining well-published research groups with strong international ties and aligning with specific health interests or methodologies.

Key research themes include in vitro testing of chemical toxicity, designing safer pesticides/plastics, and understanding exposure risks. Her articles analyze POPs, microplastics, and phthalates' impacts on obesity, reproduction, and mortality. She collaborates internationally to advance solutions for global health issues caused by hormone-disrupting chemicals.

Awards and grants highlight her leadership in EU research and training programs. She inspires through mentorship, emphasizing student success and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her lab's work spans cellular models (e.g., H295R, PC12 cells) and ecological systems, with a focus on translational research for public health safeguarding.