@BernardPMahon

Professor of Immunology & Cell Biology. Maynooth University. Scientist, Mountaineer, Ageing Punk.

 Kildare, Ireland
maynoothuniversity.ie/biology/our-people/bernard-mahon
Joined January 2017
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Irish science research funding equivalent to that of one uk university, how can we compete on scientific excellence with so few resources? irishtimes.com/life-style/pe…

Prof Hugh Brady: ‘Quality of Irish university experience is slipping, and going to get worse over...

Prof Hugh Brady, who helped establish Imperial College London as the UK’s highest ranking university, warns that Irish colleges are suffering

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Very sorry to hear this today. Sister Majella was one of those people who changes your life when you meet them. I remember when @helenfallon introduced us I knew I would never see some things the same again. May she RIP.
Maynooth University Library@library_MU30 Mar 2024
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Sr. Majella McCarron O.L.A. She was instrumental in ensuring that the Ken Saro-Wiwa archive was deposited @SCA_MULibrary @MaynoothUni and worked with us to bring it to the attention of the world. May she RIP. rip.ie/death-notice/sr-majel…

Death Notice of Sr. Majella McCarron O.L.A. (Ballintemple, Cork) | rip.ie

The death has occurred of Sr. Majella McCarron O.L.A. of Ballintemple, Cork Ireland, on 30/03/2024. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

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Research assistant job (50% for 6 months) available in my research group. Contact me directly for further discussions. Job spec below.
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Bernard Mahon retweeted
Associate Deans@ass_deans13 Nov 2023
In response to the disciplinary realignment of Anthropology, we’ve created nine, one-member anthropology departments. Everyone is a chair, but no one gets a stipend or course release. Your strategic plans are due next Wednesday.
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Replying to @Cooganlab
Not a governance expert but I've audited enough Exec Ed. Shareholders elect the board as their oversight of management activities includes that of the CEO and it also ensures separation of powers and lessens chance of Tier 2 and 3 conflicts. imd.org/research-knowledge/c…

The 4 genuine tiers of conflict of interest faced by board directors

Conflicts of interest abound at the board level. They constitute a significant issue in that they affect ethics: Discover the four tiers of conflict of interest faced by board directors

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Replying to @SimonHarrisTD
@simonharristd approved the MU plan to replace elections with a scheme where the chief officer appoints the members of its Governing Authority. We await his response to an @ifut letter setting out concerns about governance & democracy, & requesting action.
Maynooth IFUT@maynooth_ifut30 Jun 2023
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@ifut 30th June 2023 From Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) Press Statement IFUT Condemns Plans to Remove Election of Staff Member Roles on Maynooth University Governing Authority: 1/2
30th June 2023 From Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT)   Press Statement IFUT Condemns Plans to Remove Election of Staff Member Roles on Maynooth University Governing Authority.   The Irish Federation of University Teachers has condemned the proposed changes put forth by Maynooth University regarding the appointment process for staff members of the Governing Authority.    Speaking yesterday at a meeting of the ICTU Higher and Further Education Group of Unions, IFUT General Secretary Frank Jones said “Regrettably, the senior management of Maynooth University now intends to depart from the longstanding practice of democratic elections for staff representatives on the Governing Authority. Instead, they are seeking to implement a process whereby, with the assistance of a private recruitment firm, they would assume the responsibility of handpicking the staff representatives. This deviation from established democratic norms is concerning ... 1/2

ALT 30th June 2023 From Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT)   Press Statement IFUT Condemns Plans to Remove Election of Staff Member Roles on Maynooth University Governing Authority.   The Irish Federation of University Teachers has condemned the proposed changes put forth by Maynooth University regarding the appointment process for staff members of the Governing Authority.    Speaking yesterday at a meeting of the ICTU Higher and Further Education Group of Unions, IFUT General Secretary Frank Jones said “Regrettably, the senior management of Maynooth University now intends to depart from the longstanding practice of democratic elections for staff representatives on the Governing Authority. Instead, they are seeking to implement a process whereby, with the assistance of a private recruitment firm, they would assume the responsibility of handpicking the staff representatives. This deviation from established democratic norms is concerning ... 1/2

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For anyone in Ireland with the ability to vote in Seanad NUI elections please register to vote and replace @RonanMullen representation. He does not represent me.
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Maynooth IFUT branch committee was not approached for comment on this story, but we're highly concerned about many issues raised in relation to internal governance of Maynooth Uni. IFUT's position is that staff should elect staff members of oversight body. m.independent.ie/irish-news/…

Maynooth University row over appointment of governing authority members

Proposal is being described as undemocratic and a threat to academic freedom

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Thanks to Dr. Róisín Flynn who welcomed Prof @BernardPMahon and @RosalynGbokie from our MSc class of 2023 to @Pfizer_Ireland to discuss #Vaccine development and vaccine-preventable diseases as part of World Immunisation Week #WIW2023 @MaynoothUni @MuLonsdale @MaynoothBiology
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This is a great opportunity to join my team in @RCSI_Irl on a really exciting project with @debraireland RTs appreciated! – at Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland
RCSI TERG@TissueEngDublin16 Feb 2023
TERG is hiring! We're looking for a researcher to join the team working on a project funded by @debraireland on developing novel strategies to promote skin healing in those affected by epidermolysis bullosa. Deadline to apply: 01/03/2023 Apply here: my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal…
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Another fantastic training session today @BoyneValleyFoodLab @MeathEnterprise with the sandbox team from @MaynoothUni #SME #Collaboration #Knowledgeshare #Learning #TrainingandDevelopment
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Prof. Kevin Kavanagh as guest speaker on @IrelandAMVMTV this morning discussing the science behind the fungus featured on hit series 'The Last of Us'. 🍄 @MaynoothBiology @MaynoothUni
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I agree with much of this FT article. Especially with @p_openshaw and Deborah Dunn-Waters @beecellnumbers. Immunity Debt is a misguided, dangerous concept that plays into a Great Barrington argument around letting infection rip through society. ft.com/content/0640004d-cc15…

‘Immunity debt’ is a misguided and dangerous concept

There is no evidence that an individual is worse off for having avoided earlier infection

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Bernard Mahon retweeted
Peter Openshaw@p_openshaw30 Nov 2022
Very pleased with this new study from the #isaric consortium: Alternative pathway dysregulation in tissues drives sustained complement activation and predicts outcome across the disease course in COVID‐19 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

Alternative pathway dysregulation in tissues drives sustained complement activation and predicts...

Complement components, regulators and activation products were measured across the disease time course in severe COVID-19. Complement dysregulation, particularly involving the alternative pathway...

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So fortunate to be a part of this amazing research group 🌟
Immunology & Global Health @ Maynooth University@MU_IGH22 Nov 2022
Our #antimicrobialresistance research heroes inlcude the @FionaWalsh14 lab @MaynoothBiology | working to understand the spread of #AMR and design new solutions #WAAW2022
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Even the @library_MU @MULibraryCat is helping to spread the word - to use #antimicrobial medicines with care and that #vaccineswork to limit the #globalhealth burden of infectious diseases.
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Our #antimicrobialresistance research heroes inlcude the @FionaWalsh14 lab @MaynoothBiology | working to understand the spread of #AMR and design new solutions #WAAW2022
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Bernard Mahon retweeted
Tim Rolls⭐⭐@tim_rolls19 Nov 2022
World Cup Of 1972 singles #wco72s Round 1 - Group 5 of 32. The 1st eight Round 1 groups now running. Top 2 in each group go through to Round 2 which starts next weekend Please RT.
47%Alice Cooper- Schools Out
3%Delroy Wilson-Cool Operat
24%Simon & Garfunk - America
26%Sly & Fam S- Family Affai
515 votes • Final results
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Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest #globalhealth threats in the world today. In Ireland, @MaynoothUni will "Go Blue for AMR" #WAAR2022 #AMR @WHO
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Bernard Mahon retweeted
Peter Openshaw@p_openshaw10 Nov 2022
BBC News - Antibody jab nirsevimab approved for common winter virus #RSV bbc.co.uk/news/health-635722…
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