Niall Mannion
About Niall Mannion
Niall Mannion is a medical student at Ulster University and works in Quality and Production at Boston Scientific, with a diverse background in pharmacology, physiology, and various professional roles.
Education and Expertise
Niall Mannion has a comprehensive educational background in medical and health sciences. He achieved a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Ulster University, studying from 2021 to 2025. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacology and Physiology from the National University of Ireland, Galway (2015-2019). His studies included modules in Immunopharmacology, Advanced Pharmacokinetics, Radioligand Binding, and Chemotherapy. He also focused on areas such as Neurophysiology, Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology, Renal Physiology, and Exercise Physiology.
Current Positions
Niall Mannion is currently involved in both academic and professional roles. He is a medical student at Ulster University in Derry City, Northern Ireland, since 2021. Concurrently, he holds a position at Boston Scientific in Galway, Ireland, where he works in Quality and Production starting from 2020.
Professional Experience
Niall Mannion has accumulated diverse professional experiences over the years. He worked as a Sales Assistant at Allcare Pharmacy for a month in 2019-2020. In 2019, he served as an Operator at STERIS Galway for four months. His earlier roles include being an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the National University of Ireland, Galway for three months in 2018, an Administrative Assistant at Comer Homes Group for two months in 2018, and a Civil Engineer's Assistant at Glenbrier Construction for three months in 2017. Additionally, he held positions as a General Operative at Glenbrier Construction in 2016 and a Maintenance Technician at Comer Homes Group in 2015.
Research Contributions
Niall Mannion presented a research paper on the anti-anginal agent Ranolazine, focusing on its effects on ventricular arrhythmias induced by ischemia and ischemia-reperfusion. His research interests include Neuroscience and Neurodegenerative Diseases, sectors he has taken a particular interest in during his academic career.
Relevant Academic Modules and Specializations
During his undergraduate studies, Niall Mannion completed advanced modules that spanned various aspects of pharmacology and physiology. These included Experimental Pharmacology, Drug Development and Emerging Therapies, Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Advanced Technologies for Therapeutics, and Advanced Toxicology. His coursework also encompassed Pain and Analgesics, Cardiovascular Disease, and Drugs of Abuse, providing him with a solid foundation in these specialized fields.