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Weatherbys Scientific
In House Testing
ISO Accredited/LAB
ISO Accredited/tests
Non-Participant
Other Recognized Accreditation
Out Sourced Testing
Participation Pending
Supporter
General Information
Name
Weatherbys Scientific
Alternative Name
Weatherbys Ireland Limited trading as Weatherbys Scientific
GTP Code
WBS1
Email
cs@weatherbys.ie
Telephone
35 345 785521
Address
Weatherbys Scientific
Address 2
Unit F1, M7 Business Park, Newhall
City
Naas, Co. Kildare
Zip Code/ Postal Code
W91 VX86
Country
Ireland
Participant Since:
2023
People
Staff Counts
40
Lab/Company Director
Dr Rebecca Weld. Paul Flynn
Lab/Company Director Profile
Dr Rebecca Weld: Rebecca is an executive leader with 20 years? experience in the in the agri-genomic industry. Rebecca has leadership experience through direct management of the laboratory operational teams and is directly responsible for managing the overall functions of the business: Paul Flynn: Paul joined Weatherbys in 2002. Paul is a molecular geneticist with over 15 years? experience within the Agrigenomics sector, specialising in the application of latest genomic Technologies and Bioinformatic Solutions. Paul also currently sits as a member on the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG) Equine committee.
Lead Scientist/ Geneticist
Paul Flynn and Dr Laura Gargan
Lead Scientist/ Geneticist Profile
Dr Laura Gargan: Laura is the Research and Development Team Lead at Weatherbys Scientific. Laura holds 8 years of research experience in molecular biology and gaining a PhD in 2018. Laura was also a postdoctoral researcher in University College Dublin from 2018-2020, where Laura's work focused on molecular ecology, high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics.
Laboratory Manager
Kate Minogue
Qualified Laboratory Technicians
Yes
Description of Lab Tech Qualifications
All Laboratory Technicians hold a minimum of a undergraduate degree or Masters in a Science related discipline (molecular biology, data science or genetics related) and undergo competency and ongoing proficiency training as part of our ISO17025 accreditation.
Licensed veterinarian(s)
No
Other Experts
Weatherbys Scientific's - Scientific Advisory Board external members (Prof. Dorian Garrick - Massey Uni NZ and Prof. Donagh Berry - Teagasc IRE)
People Profile Links
Research
Ethics Committee/Board
Yes
Ethics Details
Business understanding of welfare considerations for animal sample collection in place and that the responsibility of non-invasive sampling means is the responsibitly of the sample submitter.
Test Development In-House
Test Development More Info
Targeted genetic testing methods using in-house genetic testing equipment, to test for published test discoveries.
Licences Held for Patented Tests
Proprietary Arrangements with Patent holders
Research Collaborator
Paul Flynn is currently a member of a focused working group to finalise development for a proposed equine ISAG SNP panel.
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