Management Body Profiles

Name: Marie Culliton

EPBS title and role: President

Qualifications: MSc, MBA, FAMLS.
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (Microbiology)
Special Fellowship Examination of the IBMS (Clinical Chemistry)
MSc Clinical Biochemistry
Certificate Medical Laboratory Management
MBA Health Service Management

Country: Ireland

Professional statement: Marie entered the profession of Medical Science in 1973, initially specialising in Microbiology. When the new Endocrine laboratory was opened at St Vincent's University Hospital, specialising in Steroid Endocrinology, Marie took a career change and opted for Clinical Chemistry.

Marie has a specific interest in the disease Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. This formed the topic of her thesis while undertaking the MSc. in Clinical Biochemistry Predominant research work concerned examining the relationship of Androgens with 17α OH Progesterone in the treatment of this disease.  In addition other research interests are the aetiology of the disease Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the investigation of Androgen excess states.

In October of 2004 Marie took up the position of Chief Medical Scientist in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the National Maternity Hospital in Ireland, the largest maternity hospital in Western Europe. Current research interests are centred in prenatal biochemical screening.

From 2001-03 Marie served as President of The Academy of Medical Laboratory Science.

Marie has represented Ireland as a delegate to the EPBS and IFBLS for Ireland since 2001.

Marie is honoured to have been chosen as President of the EPBS. This is a very important and challenging time for both the profession of biomedical scientists and the EPBS. Marie has devoted her career to the advancement of biomedical science and acceptance of its role in the wider health service.

Personal interests: Marie has trained as a professional singer. She has appeared in leading roles of Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas and performed as a soloist with the Choral Society in her home town. She has a particular interest in opera, light opera and oratorio.

Sporting activities centre on horses. Marie is the proud owner of 2 horses. She competes at dressage, show jumping and cross country.

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