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@DOC_at_DCU Associate Professor at Dublin City University. Setting up Irish Bioaerosol Network. Biology and chemistry of the atmosphere. Views my own.

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@DCU
Dublin City University
4 months
Do you suffer from hay fever or asthma? Dr David O'Connor @DOC_at_DCU, Associate Professor @DCUChemistry, said "basically anyone" can have the symptoms of hay fever. Read more on @rtenews: https://t.co/Psh3BQd6ZJ
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David O'Connor
5 months
If you live with asthma, hay fever, or sensitivity to air pollution—or care for someone who does—please take a few minutes to complete the anonymous survey linked . Your feedback will directly inform a new smartphone app!
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linkedin.com
👏 Fantastic initiative by Met Éireann, Irish asthma Society and Dublin City University on the #BOHEMIAN project! If you live with asthma, hay fever, or sensitivity to air pollution—or care for...
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@DCU
Dublin City University
6 months
How to tackle new strains of potato blight and avoid another great famine. Piece by Dr David O'Connor @DOC_at_DCU, Associate Professor @DCUChemistry, for @ConversationUK. Read more here: https://t.co/3ijf4tc99l
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@DCU
Dublin City University
6 months
How to tackle new strains of potato blight and avoid another great famine. Piece by Dr David O'Connor @DOC_at_DCU, Associate Professor @DCUChemistry, for @ConversationUK. Read more here: https://t.co/3ijf4tc99l
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@DCU
Dublin City University
8 months
How well is Ireland adapting to climate risk? What pollutants are we breathing in? Hear answers to these questions and more at the second event in the DCU Futurology series at the @RIAdawson today, Tuesday 11th March. Register here: https://t.co/iL76A5p00U
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@DCU
Dublin City University
8 months
How well is Ireland adapting to climate risk? What pollutants are we breathing in? Hear answers to these questions and more at the second event in the DCU Futurology series at the @RIAdawson tomorrow, Tuesday 11th March. Register here: https://t.co/iL76A5p00U
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@DCU
Dublin City University
8 months
How well is Ireland adapting to climate risk? How are our opinions about climate change formed? Find out the answer to these questions and more at the second event in the DCU Futurology Research Series on 11th March at the Royal Irish Academy @RIAdawson: https://t.co/iL76A5pxQs
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David O'Connor
10 months
Delighted to have been nominated and to win Research Ireland's "research ally of the year". For my commitment to mentorship and supervision. Thank you to all that helped me get here. #ResearchAllies2024
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@DCU_Research
DCU Research
11 months
Great headline on an Irish Daily Star piece covering @DOC_at_DCU's recent research today Read up on the findings here: https://t.co/hqo3qjW2l2
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David O'Connor
11 months
I've written about the pollution hotspots in Dublin, delighted to be part of the work along with my collaborators in ucd.
@RTEBrainstorm
RTÉ Brainstorm
11 months
Where are the air pollution hotspots in Dublin city? Researchers using Google Street View air quality data can pinpoint the parts of the city with the biggest concentrations of pollutants. By @DOC_at_DCU @DCU @Researchirel & Jiayao Chen @ucddublin
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@RTEBrainstorm
RTÉ Brainstorm
11 months
Where are the air pollution hotspots in Dublin city? Researchers using Google Street View air quality data can pinpoint the parts of the city with the biggest concentrations of pollutants. By @DOC_at_DCU @DCU @Researchirel & Jiayao Chen @ucddublin
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rte.ie
Researchers using Google Street View air quality data can pinpoint the parts of the city with the biggest concentrations of pollutants
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David O'Connor
1 year
Good action shot of me pushing chemistry on the masses @DCUChemistry
@keithrochfort
Keith Rochfort
1 year
The vocal cords are having a well-earned rest after what was a busy morning at the final session of the Higher Options event at @TheRDS today! No shortage of enthusiastic students looking to discuss the courses on offer at @DCU and where they can take you.
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David O'Connor
1 year
Delighted to be part of this work that uses hyper-local data (goggle car air quality sensors) to understand the pollution all around us. #AirPollution
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Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Mobile monitoring provides high-resolution observation on temporal and spatial scales compared to traditional fixed-site measurement. This study...
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David O'Connor
1 year
Delighted to see the work of Agsense a @SFI funded challenge get some attention. The project is looking at innovative ways monitor potato bright.
@DCU_LSI
DCU Life Sciences Institute
1 year
In-field, genotype-specific, blight detection kits could be available to Irish potato growers as early as next year
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@DCU_LSI
DCU Life Sciences Institute
1 year
In-field, genotype-specific, blight detection kits could be available to Irish potato growers as early as next year
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agriland.ie
In-field, blight detection kits - which are genotype specific - could be available to Irish potato growers as early as next year.
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@AsthmaIreland
Asthma Society of Ireland
1 year
Struggling with hay fever? 🤧Here's a top tip to manage your symptoms. Some cars can also be fitted with a pollen filter. For more expert advice on managing hay fever and asthma, visit https://t.co/PpK16rb9qi and take control of your symptoms today! #AsthmaSociety #HayFever
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@DCUWater
DCU Water Institute
1 year
HUGE thank you to the 158 Citizen Scientists on the PERMOTOX Water Blitz happening across Ireland this weekend! 🍀🏞️🔬 We'd love to see your sampling adventures! Please share your photos with us via our LinkedIn inbox, on Twitter or by emailing waterinstitute@dcu.ie. 📸
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@beccasmith2k14
Rebecca Smith
1 year
Huge thank you to the Citizen Scientists that came to the @permotox water blitz workshop both in person and on zoom 🫶
@DCUWater
DCU Water Institute
1 year
Delighted to have kicked off the first-ever Citizen Science Water Blitz in Ireland focusing on measuring PMTs and vPvMs chemicals with a workshop hosted by Rebecca Smith last Friday! 🥼🦠🧫
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@permotox
Permotox
1 year
What a great opportunity to share our Permotox Water Blitz with our dedicated Citizen Scientists 💪
@DCUWater
DCU Water Institute
1 year
Delighted to have kicked off the first-ever Citizen Science Water Blitz in Ireland focusing on measuring PMTs and vPvMs chemicals with a workshop hosted by Rebecca Smith last Friday! 🥼🦠🧫
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@DCUWater
DCU Water Institute
1 year
Delighted to have kicked off the first-ever Citizen Science Water Blitz in Ireland focusing on measuring PMTs and vPvMs chemicals with a workshop hosted by Rebecca Smith last Friday! 🥼🦠🧫
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