Sweet Tea Recap: Insights from Dr. Alison O'Mahony, Scientist

In our latest episode of "Sweet Tea with Emily," we had the pleasure of hosting the amazing Dr. Alison O'Mahony . Alison shared exciting updates from her work at Seek Labs, highlighting her impactful contributions and future plans.

Grab your favorite beverage and let's dive into the highlights!

Meet Our Guest

- Dr. Alison O'Mahony is an Irish scientist living and working in Utah. With over 25 years of experience in R&D, assay design, and drug discovery, she is currently a scientist at Seek Labs, a company dedicated to developing diagnostics and therapeutics to improve global health.

- Alison is a passionate advocate for global health, committed to ensuring that every patient has access to timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment.

- Beyond her professional accomplishments, Alison is deeply connected to her communities in both Ireland and Salt Lake City, valuing her family, her roots, and her role as a mentor to future scientists.

- As an immunologist by training with a PhD from College Cork University in Ireland, her early work in science was driven by a desire to directly impact patient lives.

- She is currently on the therapeutic side at MC Labs and emphasizes the interconnectedness of everyone to STEM fields.

“We are users, builders, and integral parts of the STEM community."

Rapid Fire Questions

• What would you bring from Ireland? Brown soda bread and her tea.
• Advice to your younger self? Women in STEM need to be valued and promoted more. If it's not there, bring a chair.
• Guilty Pleasure? News and home decorating shows.
• What are you most proud of? "It is a privilege to be the mother of my son."
• Motto: "Be happy, healthy, and kind."

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Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations, and don't forget to share your thoughts on this episode of "Sweet Tea with Emily Rushton "!