FEBRUARY NEWS
We welcomed Cohort 21, a new group of Validation Engineering Interns to embark on our 14-week training programme.
We wish them a successful journey!
CONGRATULATIONS TO STACEY CARMODY
Congratulations to Stacey Carmody & her family on the arrival of their beautiful baby boy Oisín born in January
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Apurva Shirgupikar on her recent wedding. We wish Apurva & her husband all the happiness for their future together
RECRUITMENT CONTINUES IN MARCH
Our recruitment continues with attendances at the GradIreland Careers Fair in the RDS by Luke Kiernan & the Life Sciences Careers Fair held by the Medical Research & Technology Society at UCC where Sonia Conway & Paul Hession attended
INTRODUCTIONS
Zitta Raissa
My name is Zitta Raissa, and I am from Indonesia. I completed my bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Human Genetics in Taiwan and my master's degree in Regenerative Medicine at NUIG in Ireland. Prior to relocating to Ireland, I spent 1.5 years managing and preparing a new hospital system for the hospital's grand opening, along with laboratory work experience, particularly in stem cells. On March 20, 2023, I started my new role as CSV Engineer at Regeneron. In my spare time, I enjoy going to cafes and watching Netflix.
Siva Ramakrishna Gujjula
I am Siva, I am originally from India. I have completed my bachelor's degree in pharmacy for four years. Thereafter, I did my first masters in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance back in India. Then after my masters I started my journey in pharma world as an Analytical chemist and this continued for four years with the three different companies such as Hetero, Dr.Reddy’s, and Apotex. I also worked as a QA professional for four years with the company called Aragen Life Sciences in India. I really loved to work in all my roles. My dream was to work in abroad and getting international exposure for better career progression. With this view, while I am working with Aragen, decided to move abroad for and finished my second masters in Pharmaceutical Business and Technology from Griffith College Dublin with the collaboration of Innopharma education. Thereafter, I successfully got a place on the Innopharma Validation program and eventually secured a role as QA Validation engineer-Tech writer in Regeneron with the extensive support of Innopharma team. I started my role in Regeneron from March 20th-2023 and I am very happy working here and put my best to prove myself to achieve the milestones. Apart from my profession, I like playing cricket, watching movies, visiting new places, expanding my connections with the people as much as I can. Apart from my profession, I like playing cricket, watching movies, visiting new places, expanding my connections with the people as much as I can.
Msteslav Cozloukov
Hello, my name is Msteslav, I graduated from TUD – Tallaght with a higher diploma in pharmaceutical manufacturing. I have previously worked as a Lab Technician for ALT and a 3-month internship with Innopharma as a QC Analyst. Currently I am proud to be working for Takeda Ireland Grange Castle as a Cell Therapy Technologist. In my downtime I like to express my creative nature through playing music (keyboard), reading/writing stories and gaming. I aspire to one day create something either via work or hobbies that will have significant importance on peoples lives in a positive way.
Blesson Mathew
I, Blesson Mathew did Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm-D) from India and have M.Sc. in Food Business Management and Technology from TUD. I have worked as Pharmacovigilance Associate in Cancer Trials Ireland performing safety of oncology clinical trials, regulatory submissions for European Medicine Agency and Health Product Regulatory Authority of Ireland (HPRA) for 4 years before moving into my new role as Cell therapy technologist In Takeda Grange Castle Ireland. I am very excited to work with Takeda in Cell therapy manufacturing and see the lives of people getting better by helping those who need support through advanced regenerative treatments. I like to drive a lot, explore new places and my love for music is endless as I am a singer and keyboardist.