Dr Tara Moore 

Biomedical scientist Dr Tara Moore has been awarded a Distinguished Research Fellowship. Since her appointment to a lectureship, Dr Moore has played a key role in the Vision Sciences Research Group, part of the University’s 5* rated Biomedical Sciences Research Institute.

Her research career began with a post-doctoral fellowship in clinical biochemistry with the Royal Group of Hospitals in Belfast Trust and progressed to a range of positions including probably the world’s greatest research institution, Harvard Medical School, prior to her return to Ulster.

Dr Moore’s work aims to alleviate a number of illnesses of the human visual system, in particular a disease known as dry-eye, that creates great discomfort for many sufferers.

She has developed worthwhile collaborations with centres of excellence nationally and internationally; published papers in some of the world’s top journals and gained funding for her highly innovative work.

Dr Moore’s award is remarkable also in that she is a previous recipient of a University Distinguished Teaching Award and of a UK National Teaching Fellowship.

She is an excellent example of how a highly talented person can, from the earliest career stage, blend outstanding research with outstanding teaching and contributions to the development of Life Sciences businesses in Northern Ireland.

For further information, please contact:

David Young
Telephone: 028 90366074
Email: David Young