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Professor Aoife McLysaght appointed Government Science Advisor in Ireland

Lead Author
Perrett Laver
Published
15 Oct 2024
Industry
Research Technology & Innovation
Location
Dublin

Professor Aoife McLysaght appointed Government Science Advisor in Ireland by Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science.

Professor Aoife McLysaght, Professor and Chair of Evolutionary Genetics of Trinity College Dublin to the new position of Government Science Advisor. The Government Science Advisor will be part of new science advice structures that will assist in informing responses to complex and challenging policy issues.

These include issues around climate change, food sustainability, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, and to needs identified by Ministers and Government Departments.

Professor McLysaght will also chair the newly created National Science Advice Forum, a panel of up to 12 scientific experts across disciplines.

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