


LIT’s commitment to the mid-west region and beyond is unrivalled and Dr Brown intends to deliver on the further development of LIT, both nationally and internationally, through world leading impactful research and enterprise engagement and development.

Dr Murray has responsibility for Limerick Institute’s flagship research centre “Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre” (Shannon ABC) has an ongoing programme to explore natural products for novel bioactive substances of value to wide industry sectors. The Centre it is based on a symbiotic relationship between research and industry with industry driven research strategies at the forefront of the gateway ideal. Natural products embraces a diversity of materials derived from waste streams, marine, plant, animal, mammalian and microbial sources. Shannon ABC focuses on developing, enhancing and commercializing biotechnology by collaborating with industry to promote product diversification and enhancement, increase market growth and aid competitiveness.

Yvonne has been involved in organising many events for LIT including www.gamesfleadh.ie and http://www.lit.ie/ictedu and holds a degree in Hotel Management & Business Studies from Dublin Institute of Technology, as well as a Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & PR from Dublin Business School.