Peter Kirwan
Senior Analytical Scientist at Pfizer
Leinster, Ireland
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Top SchoolPeter Kirwan is a Senior Analytical Scientist with over 18 years bridging academia and industry, currently applying his expertise at Pfizer after a progression from analytical scientist roles and postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge. He combines deep molecular biology and neuroscience credentials—PhD in Neuroscience and experience with hPSC-derived hypothalamic neuron models—with hands-on skills in next-generation sequencing, microscopy, and mammalian cell culture. Comfortable both designing experiments and mentoring teams, he has led translational projects in biotech (Talisman) and large pharma that move complex cellular assays toward application. Known for adaptability and rapid uptake of new techniques, he brings a rare mix of rigorous academic thinking and practical assay development. Based in Leinster, Ireland, he also contributes to biostatistics-focused research efforts, reflecting an analytical mindset that spans wet lab and quantitative analysis.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Genetics, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Genetics at Trinity College, DublinDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Neuroscience, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Neuroscience at University of CambridgeSalesian College Celbridge
Github Skills (2)
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Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
pkirwan/pkirwan.com
Dec 2020 - Mar 2025
Contributions:22 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years 3 months
pkirwan/21sthammersmith
Aug 2019 - Jan 2022
Contributions:120 pushes, 7 branches in 2 years 4 months
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