Achievements
Explore April's distinguished awards and recognitions that showcase her excellence in research, academia and presentation.
University Gold Medal
Trinity College Dublin, 2019
April was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Board of Trinity College Dublin for her undergraduate degree. This honor is presented to candidates who achieve first-class honors and demonstrate exceptional merit in their degree examinations, highlighting April's dedication to academic excellence and outstanding performance in her field of study.
M. Ciotti Award
Trinity College Dublin, 2019
April was honored with the Margaret Ciotti Medal at Trinity College Dublin, an award given annually to the top Senior Sophister experimentalist in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology. This achievement highlights her exceptional aptitude for experimental work and her ability to excel in a research-focused environment.
Medical Research Council Funding Award for PhD Research
UKRI, 2020
April was awarded prestigious UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC) funding through their Doctoral Training Programme to support her PhD research. This competitive scholarship recognised her potential in advancing scientific knowledge in immunology and infectious disease, providing essential resources for her cutting-edge work in oncolytic virotherapy. The MRC funding underscores her commitment to innovative research with significant translational impact in the field of cancer biology.
Best Student Flash Talk and Poster Presentation
Department of Pathology Research Symposium, 2022
At the 2022 Department of Pathology Research Symposium, April received the award for Best Student Flash Talk and Poster Presentation. This accolade reflects her strong presentation skills and her ability to engage fellow researchers through her innovative research and clear communication.
Funding Award to Present at International Meeting
European Workshop of Cell Death, Italy, 2022
In 2022, April was awarded competitive funding to attend and present her research at the European Workshop on Cell Death in Italy, where she addressed an audience of 180 leading experts in the field. This prestigious opportunity allowed her to engage with top specialists, exchange valuable insights on cell death mechanisms, and refine her ability to communicate complex scientific findings to a highly knowledgeable audience. Her presentation not only showcased her expertise but also solidified her standing as a rising contributor to the field of cell death research.
Science Communication Prize Winner
Murray Edwards Grad Symposium, 2022
April was a prize winner at the 2022 Murray Edwards Grad Symposium for her exceptional ability to present scientific research to a general, non-specialist audience. This award underscores her talent for making complex scientific topics accessible and engaging for all.
Best Flash Talk and Poster Presentation
MRC-DTP Student Symposium, 2023
April was recognised for her outstanding communication skills at the 2023 MRC-DTP Student Symposium, where she was awarded Best Flash Talk and Poster Presentation. This award highlights her ability to effectively present complex scientific concepts with clarity and impact to a specialised academic audience.
Invitation to Speak at Leading Immunology Conference
British Society of Immunology Congress 2023
April was invited to present her research to an audience of 200 immunologists and virologists in the Co-evolution of Viruses and the Immune System session. Her talk, which focused on a newly identified vaccinia virus gene, explored its evolutionary origins and its role in modulating host immune responses. Through her findings, she illuminated the complex mechanisms of viral adaptation, contributing to a deeper understanding of host-virus interactions and advancing the field of viral evolution and immune system dynamics. This achievement highlights April’s ability to communicate complex research to leading experts in the field.