Donal Keogan PhD
About Donal Keogan PhD
Donal Keogan, PhD, is a Downstream MS&T Scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland, with a background in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Donal Keogan is currently working as a Downstream MS&T Scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Cruiserath, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, Ireland. In this role, he contributes to the establishment of small-scale models for biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and improves processes for existing products in commercial manufacturing. He is also involved in characterizing new processes for products in the later stages of development programs.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Donal Keogan worked as a Process Analytical Scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb for 10 months from 2019 to 2020, also in Cruiserath, Mulhuddart, Dublin. During this period, he gained valuable experience in the technology transfer of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes into the MS&T laboratory.
Clinical Project Coordination
From 2018 to 2019, Donal Keogan served as a Clinical Project Coordinator at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, based in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. This role allowed him to coordinate various clinical projects, contributing to the advancement of healthcare initiatives.
Academic Background and Research
Donal Keogan holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Trinity College, Dublin, from 2009 to 2013. His academic journey included a short stint as a Visiting Researcher at The University of Hong Kong in 2015 and as a Research Student at the University of Strathclyde in 2012.
Early Career in Metallurgical and Chemical Labs
In the earlier stages of his career, Donal Keogan worked as a Metallurgical Lab Technician at New Boliden, Tara Mines in Navan, Co Meath, from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Chemistry Undergraduate Demonstrator at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for three years, from 2014 to 2017, providing hands-on guidance in undergraduate chemistry labs.