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Eibhlis Myers

Eibhlis Myers

Cork,Ireland

Summary

Graduate Entry Medicine student with a first class honours degree in medical and health sciences, a program focused on translational medical research. Former Publications Specialist at Eli Lilly,supporting global scientific communications in neuroscience and immunology across multinational teams in Europe, the U.S., and India.

Highly experienced in scientific literature analysis, data synthesis, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to manage high-stakes publication pipelines with meticulous attention to detail.

Passionate about applying evidence-based insights and interdisciplinary research to healthcare and life insurance domains. Keen interest in analysing health trends and their impact on morbidity and mortality. Strong oral and written communication skills with extensive academic, project management, and scientific writing experience

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Global Scientific Communications -Publications

Eli Lilly and Company
Cork
09.2023 - 09.2024

Global Scientific Communications -Publications specialist.

(Therapeutic Focus: Neuroscience & Immunology)

  • Worked as part of the global publications team, managing the end-to-end process for scientific publications and congress submissions.
  • Edited, formatted, and quality-reviewed abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentations for medical and scientific audiences.
  • Coordinated literature reviews, verified datasets, managed references, and ensured alignment with journal and conference standards.
  • Collaborated across multinational teams in Europe, the U.S., and India, working cross-functionally with medical writers, researchers, and high-profile HCPs to coordinate deliverables.
  • Tools used: GraphPad Prism, SigmaPlot, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS, BioRender
  • Left role after 12 months to commence Graduate Entry Medicine studies.

Education

Doctor of Medicine - Graduate Entry Medicine (MB, BCh, BAO)

University of Limerick
Limerick
09/2024 -

Bachelor of Medical Science (Hons) - Medical and Health Science

University College Cork
Cork
09.2019 - 10/2023

Skills

  • Scientific Communication: First-class results in all oral scientific presentations since first year; experienced in simplifying complex data for varied audiences
  • Publication Management: Strong editorial experience and familiarity with Good Publication Practice (GPP)
  • Research Proficiency: Over 6 months of translational Alzheimer’s-focused research; 3 month internship at APC Microbiome Ireland, 3 months clinical research
  • Technical Expertise: Confocal microscopy, immunohistochemistry, calcium imaging, cell culture, PCR, western blotting, stem cell techniques, data analysis (GraphPad, SPSS, Excel)
  • Software Fluency: Excel, SPSS, One Note, WinFluor, BioRender, GraphPad Prism
  • Collaborative Team Player: Experienced working across global teams with diverse stakeholders including senior scientists and healthcare professionals
  • Project Management: Involved in event coordination and timelines; highly organized and adept at managing multiple deliverables

Research Experience and Internships

Publications- Social fear extinction susceptibility is associated with Microbiota-Gut-Brain axis alterations- Brain, Behaviour and Immunity 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2024.06.009.


Summer Research Intern – APC Microbiome Ireland

Project: Gene Expression in Social Fear Response in a Translational Model of Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Techniques: PCR, RNA extraction, behavioural scoring, statistical analysis
  • Presented research to academic audiences; awarded TRAIN research scholarship (€1000)


Final Year Research Project

Project: SOCE in iPSC-Derived Neurons Expressing a Familial Alzheimer’s Mutation
Supervisor: Dr. Mark Rae

  • Techniques: Calcium imaging, immunocytochemistry, confocal microscopy, stem cell culture, GraphPad analysis
  • Grade: 1st Class Honours (70%)


Systematic Literature Review – Parkinson’s Disease

Supervisor: Prof. Aideen Sullivan

  • Explored therapeutic potential of iPSCs in motor restoration
  • Grade: 1st Class Honours (72%)


UCC ASSERT Centre – WISH Study

  • Investigated wearable technologies for healthy living.
  • Skills: Clinical research design, trial data collection, project coordination.


Selected Academic Assignments & Awards

  • TRAIN Awardee: €1000 competitive funding for translational research internship.
  • Women's cardiovascular health & gender determinants (1st Class Hons)
  • Socioeconomic status and pregnancy outcomes (1st Class Hons)
  • Gut microbiota in community-acquired pneumonia & cardiovascular disease (1st Class Hons)

Timeline

Global Scientific Communications -Publications

Eli Lilly and Company
09.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Medical Science (Hons) - Medical and Health Science

University College Cork
09.2019 - 10/2023

Doctor of Medicine - Graduate Entry Medicine (MB, BCh, BAO)

University of Limerick
09/2024 -
Eibhlis Myers