Ellen Cahill, PhD
About Ellen Cahill, PhD
Ellen Cahill, PhD, is a Senior R&D Engineer at Luminate Medical in Galway, Ireland, specializing in biomedical engineering. She holds a Doctorate in Biomedical Engineering from University College Dublin and has experience in developing technologies for drug delivery and transdermal diagnostics.
Work at Luminate Medical
Ellen Cahill has been employed as a Senior R&D Engineer at Luminate Medical since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development of innovative medical technologies. Her position is based in Galway, County Galway, Ireland, where she applies her extensive background in biomedical engineering to advance the company's product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Cahill holds multiple degrees in Biomedical Engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Science from University College Dublin from 2009 to 2012. She then completed her Master's degree at the same institution from 2012 to 2014. Ellen pursued her Doctor of Philosophy at University College Dublin, which she completed in 2019. Additionally, she studied Biomedical Engineering at UC San Diego for one year in 2012, focusing on advanced topics in the field.
Background
Ellen Cahill has a diverse background in biomedical engineering, with experience in both Ireland and the United States. She worked at Hollister Incorporated from 2018 to 2020, where she was involved in the R&D department, focusing on the design and development of technologies for catheter manufacturing. Her PhD research involved metallic microneedles and their application in drug delivery and diagnostics, which she conducted at the University of Notre Dame.
Achievements
Ellen Cahill completed a PhD thesis on metallic microneedles with interconnected porosity, which serves as a platform technology for drug delivery and transdermal diagnostics. During her PhD studies, she was awarded a scholarship to work on using metallic microneedles at the Chang Lab at the University of Notre Dame. She also integrated new materials and technologies into product families at Hollister Incorporated.
Sailing Experience
Ellen took a hiatus year during which she served as the Captain of a 50ft sailing boat. In this role, she led a team of novice sailors on an ocean crossing that covered over 10,000 nautical miles. This experience highlights her leadership skills and ability to manage complex projects in challenging environments.