Charles Sweeney

I grew up in Ballyfermot, Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland. I am a graduate from Trinity College Dublin's biomedical science program. In the latter half of my degree, I was delighted to read physiology as my moderatorship (B.A. Mod. Physiology Class of 2022). Prior to my work in DPAG, I undertook two undergraduate research projects in the area of neurophysiology. I'm proficient in a variety of experimental techniques, from iPSC stem cell culture to electrophysiology. I am fascinated with the mechanisms underpinning health and disease at sites where multiple organ systems intersect. 

As a research assistant, I'm a member of a vibrant research group in DPAG, investigating the neurobiological basis of obesity, focusing on the role of sympathetic neural networks. In April 2023, I began working in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics at the University of Oxford as a full-time, on-site member of research support staff. I provided technical, research, and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of Domingo's laboratory. During my onsite work, I significantly contributed to a number of primary research articles currently in preparation. 

From September 2024, I began working part-time and remotely for the Domingos group, focusing on administrative support, academic writing and data analysis. The same month, I also began my studies as a graduate entry medicine student at University College Dublin.