Dr. Michael Ryan
Biography
Michael Ryan is a lecturer below the bar in Industrial Biochemistry within the Department of Chemical Sciences. He completed his undergraduate degree in Industrial Biochemistry (UL) in 2004 and his Doctor Studies in 2009 under the supervision of Professor Catherine Adley and Professor Tony Pembroke. Following his PhD, Michael gained valuable experience as a post-doctoral researcher working on projects funded through the EPA and the EU-FP7.
Dr. Ryan is an international expert on Ralstonia pickettii species, particularly in purified water systems. Other interests include environmental microbiology and public health, antibiotic resistance and bio pharmaceuticals. He has authored over a dozen scientific papers over his career to date, has established valuable collaborations in both industry and academia and is a reviewer for a number of international peer reviewed journals.
Research Interests
My research interests are primarily focused in the area of microbiology, including environmental health, industrial microbial contamination and antimicrobial resistance.Specific research strands includes but are not limited to: - Microbial growth in purified water systems including biofilm formation and filter penetration.- Environmental microbiology and public health; epidemiology of infectious diseases.- Antimicrobial resistance in the environment; elucidation of causative factors.- Mobile genetic elements; international expertise on Tn4731.
Professional Activities
Employment
- 2012 University of Limerick - Post-Doctoral Researcher
- 2008 University of Limerick - Teaching Assistant
Education
- 2009 University of Limerick - PhD
- 2004 University of Limerick - BSc (Honours)
Association
- Full Member, Microbiology Society
- Full Member, American Society of Microbiology
Outreach
- Participation in Open days
Committee
- Library Purchasing Committee,
Peer Reviewed Journals
Brevundimonas spp: Emerging global opportunistic pathogens
MP Ryan, JT Pembroke (2018) Brevundimonas spp: Emerging global opportunistic pathogens. Virulence :480-493
Assessment of the Bacterial Diversity of Aircraft Water: Identification of the Frequent Fliers
Harald Handschuh, Michael P. Ryan, Jean O'Dwyer, Catherine C. Adley (2017) Assessment of the Bacterial Diversity of Aircraft Water: Identification of the Frequent Fliers. Plos One
Evaluation of the complex nomenclature of the clinically and veterinary significant pathogen Salmonella
Ryan, M., O'Dwyer, J., Adley, C.C. (2017) Evaluation of the complex nomenclature of the clinically and veterinary significant pathogen Salmonella. Hindawi Publishing Corporation Biomed Research International
Analysis and comparative genomics of R997, the first SXT/R391 integrative and conjugative element (ICE) of the Indian Sub-Continent
MP Ryan, P Armshaw, J O'Halloran, JT Pembroke (2017) Analysis and comparative genomics of R997, the first SXT/R391 integrative and conjugative element (ICE) of the Indian Sub-Continent. London Scientific Reports :8562-
Evaluation of levels of antibiotic resistance in groundwater-derived E-coli isolates in the Midwest of Ireland and elucidation of potential predictors of resistance
O'Dwyer, J,Hynds, P,Pot, M,Adley, CC,Ryan, MP (2017) Evaluation of levels of antibiotic resistance in groundwater-derived E-coli isolates in the Midwest of Ireland and elucidation of potential predictors of resistance. Hydrogeology Journal :939-951
The biotechnological potential of whey
MP Ryan, G Walsh (2016) The biotechnological potential of whey. Springer Reviews In Environmental Science And Bio-Technology :479-498
SXT/R391 ICE elements encode a novel trap-door'strategy for mobile element escape
MP Ryan, P Armshaw, JT Pembroke (2016) SXT/R391 ICE elements encode a novel trap-door'strategy for mobile element escape. Frontiers In Microbiology :829-
Ralstonia spp.: emerging global opportunistic pathogens
Ryan, MP,Adley, CC (2014) Ralstonia spp.: emerging global opportunistic pathogens. European Journal Of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases :291-304
The antibiotic susceptibility of water-based bacteria Ralstonia pickettii and Ralstonia insidiosa
Ryan, MP,Adley, CC (2013) The antibiotic susceptibility of water-based bacteria Ralstonia pickettii and Ralstonia insidiosa. Journal Of Medical Microbiology :1025-1031
Veterinary-based biopharmaceuticals
Ryan MP, Walsh G (2012) Veterinary-based biopharmaceuticals. Trends In Biotechnology
Formulation of epoxy-polyester powder coatings containing silver-modified nanoclays and evaluation of their antimicrobial properties
Armstrong, G,Thornton, R,Ryan, MP,Laffir, F,Russell, RJ,Bala, T,Keely, C,Babu, R (2012) Formulation of epoxy-polyester powder coatings containing silver-modified nanoclays and evaluation of their antimicrobial properties. Polymer Bulletin :1951-1963
Nalidixic Acid-Resistant Strains of Salmonella Showing Decreased Susceptibility to Fluoroquinolones in the Midwestern Region of the Republic of Ireland Due to Mutations in the gyrA Gene
Ryan, MP; Dillon, C; Adley, CC (2011) Nalidixic Acid-Resistant Strains of Salmonella Showing Decreased Susceptibility to Fluoroquinolones in the Midwestern Region of the Republic of Ireland Due to Mutations in the gyrA Gene. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology :2077-2079
The response of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa biofilm to the presence of a glass polyalkenoate cement formulated from a silver containing glass
Coughlan, A; Ryan, MP; Cummins, NM; Towler, MR; (2011) The response of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa biofilm to the presence of a glass polyalkenoate cement formulated from a silver containing glass. J. Materials Science
Differentiating the growing nosocomial infectious threats Ralstonia pickettii and Ralstonia insidiosa
Ryan, MP; Pembroke, JT; Adley, CC (2011) Differentiating the growing nosocomial infectious threats Ralstonia pickettii and Ralstonia insidiosa. European Journal Of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases :1245-1247
Specific PCR to identify the heavy-metal-resistant bacterium Cupriavidus metallidurans
Ryan, MP; Adley, CC (2011) Specific PCR to identify the heavy-metal-resistant bacterium Cupriavidus metallidurans. Journal Of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology :1613-1615
Genotypic and phenotypic diversity of Ralstonia pickettii and Ralstonia insidiosa isolates from clinical and environmental sources including High-purity Water. Diversity in Ralstonia pickettii
Ryan, MP; Pembroke, JT; Adley, CC (2011) Genotypic and phenotypic diversity of Ralstonia pickettii and Ralstonia insidiosa isolates from clinical and environmental sources including High-purity Water. Diversity in Ralstonia pickettii. Bmc Microbiology
Sphingomonas paucimobilis: a persistent gram negative nosocomial infectious agent.
Ryan MP and Adley C (2010) Sphingomonas paucimobilis: a persistent gram negative nosocomial infectious agent.. Journal Of Hospital Infection :153-157
Novel Tn4371-ICE like element in Ralstonia pickettii and Genome mining for comparative elements
Ryan, MP; Pembroke, JT; Adley, CC (2009) Novel Tn4371-ICE like element in Ralstonia pickettii and Genome mining for comparative elements. Bmc Microbiology
Ralstonia pickettii in environmental biotechnology: potential and applications.
Ryan, MP; Pembroke, TP; Adley, CC (2007) Ralstonia pickettii in environmental biotechnology: potential and applications.. Journal Of Applied Microbiology :754-764
Ralstonia pickettii: a persistant gram-negative nonsocomial infectious organism
Ryan, MP; Pembroke, JT; Adley, CC (2006) Ralstonia pickettii: a persistant gram-negative nonsocomial infectious organism. Journal Of Hospital Infection :278-284
Books
Book Chapters
New and emerging SXT/R391 integrative conjugative elements as vehicles for stable mobile element transfer and spread of antibiotic resistance in both human and animals.
MP Ryan, P Armshaw, JT Pembroke (2017) New and emerging SXT/R391 integrative conjugative elements as vehicles for stable mobile element transfer and spread of antibiotic resistance in both human and animals.. Spain : Formatex Antimicrobial research: Novel bioknowledge and educational programs :593-598
Ralstonia spp.
MP Ryan, CC Adley (2016) Ralstonia spp.. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Antimicrobial Therapy and Vaccines
Sphingomonas paucimobilis
MP Ryan, AA Butt, CC Adley (2016) Sphingomonas paucimobilis. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Antimicrobial Therapy and Vaccines
The Nature and Extent of Foodborne Disease
CC Adley, MP Ryan (2016) The Nature and Extent of Foodborne Disease. Cambridge, Massachusetts : Academic Press Antimicrobial Food Packaging
Emerging policies on antimicrobial resistance, the consumption of antimicrobial agents and occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from humans and food producing animals
CC Adley, A Dowling, H Handschuh, MP Ryan (2015) Emerging policies on antimicrobial resistance, the consumption of antimicrobial agents and occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from humans and food producing animals. Spain : Formatex The Battle Against Microbial Pathogens: Basic Science, Technological Advances and Educational Programs :913-922
The use of ACT as an educational tool for examining the spread of Antibiotic Resistance
MP Ryan, CC Adley, P Armshaw, JT Pembroke (2015) The use of ACT as an educational tool for examining the spread of Antibiotic Resistance. Spain : Formatex The Battle Against Microbial Pathogens: Basic Science, Technological Advances and Educational Programs :1003-1009
Conductometric biosensors for high throughput screening of pathogens
CC Adley, MP Ryan (2014) Conductometric biosensors for high throughput screening of pathogens. Cambridge : Elsevier High Throughput Screening for Food Safety Assessment: Biosensor Technologies, Hyperspectral Imaging and Practical Applications :315-326
The use of MEGA as an educational tool for examining the phylogeny of Antibiotic Resistance Genes
Ryan, MR, Adley, CC. Pembroke JT (2013) The use of MEGA as an educational tool for examining the phylogeny of Antibiotic Resistance Genes. Spain : Formatex Microbial Pathogens and Strategies for Combating Them: Science, Technology and Education
The Tn4371 ICE family of bacterial mobile genetic elements.
Van Houdt R., Toussaint A., Ryan MP., Pembroke JT., Mergeay M., and Adley CC (2012) The Tn4371 ICE family of bacterial mobile genetic elements. . Texas : Landes Bioscience Bacterial Integrated Mobile Genetic Elements :179-200
Ralstonia
Ryan, MP., Pembroke TP and Adley CC (2011) Ralstonia. London : Francis & Taylor CRC Press Molecular Detection of Human Bacterial Pathogens :769-778
Ralstonia pickettii: Biofilm Formation in High Purity Water
Adley, CC; Ryan, MP; Pembroke, JT; Saieb, FM (2005) Ralstonia pickettii: Biofilm Formation in High Purity Water. Cardiff : Biofilm Club Biofilms: Persistence and Ubiquity :261-272
Edited Books
Other Journals
The use of dairy processing waste as a media for growth of recombinant microorganisms
MP Ryan, G Walsh (2014) The use of dairy processing waste as a media for growth of recombinant microorganisms. : Elsevier New Biotechnology :S134-
Ralstonia insidiosa- a potential nosocomial infectious pathogen.
Ryan MP, Pembroke JT, Adley CC (2008) Ralstonia insidiosa- a potential nosocomial infectious pathogen.. National Institute of Health Science Research Bulletin :59-61
BAP-like proteins associated with meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are involved in biofilm formation and virulence and may provide targets for drug intervention in Staphylococcal infection
Pembroke, JT; Adley, CC; Ryan, MP (2007) BAP-like proteins associated with meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are involved in biofilm formation and virulence and may provide targets for drug intervention in Staphylococcal infection. National Institute of Health Science Research Bulletin :22-23
Ralstonia pickettii: A growing nosocomial infectious threat.
Ryan, MP; Pembroke, JT; Adley, CC (2006) Ralstonia pickettii: A growing nosocomial infectious threat.. National Institute of Health Science Research Bulletin :63-64
Conference Publications
Environ 2016, The 26th Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium, University of Limerick.
Boyce A, Ryan MP, Walsh G. (2016) Environ 2016, The 26th Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium, University of Limerick..
Microbial Interfaces, Irish SGM Branch Meeting, NUIG Galway; 2015
Ryan MP, Adley CC (2015) Microbial Interfaces, Irish SGM Branch Meeting, NUIG Galway; 2015.
ECB 16, 16th European Congress of Biotechnology, EICC, Edinburgh, Scotland
Ryan MP, Walsh G. (2014) ECB 16, 16th European Congress of Biotechnology, EICC, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Environ 2014, The 24th Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium, Trinity College, Dublin
Ryan MP, Walsh G (2014) Environ 2014, The 24th Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium, Trinity College, Dublin.
Microbial Pathogenesis: The Key To Better Therapies, Irish SGM Branch Meeting, ITT Dublin
Ryan MP, Pembroke JT, Adley CC (2011) Microbial Pathogenesis: The Key To Better Therapies, Irish SGM Branch Meeting, ITT Dublin.
Biofilm: a systems microbiology analysis. Irish Branch Meeting, University of Limerick
Ryan, MP., J.T.Pembroke and CC Adley (2007) Biofilm: a systems microbiology analysis. Irish Branch Meeting, University of Limerick. :16-17
Mechanisms of Bacterial Adhesion and Invasion.SGM, Irish Branch Meeting, Trinity College Dublin
Ryan, MP., J.T.Pembroke and CC Adley (2006) Mechanisms of Bacterial Adhesion and Invasion.SGM, Irish Branch Meeting, Trinity College Dublin. :65-66
First Annual DOE Joint Genome Institute User Meeting; Walnut Creek, California
Adley CC, Pembroke JT, Ryan MP (2006) First Annual DOE Joint Genome Institute User Meeting; Walnut Creek, California.
Environmental genomics: future microbiological perspectives. Irish Branch Meeting, University College Cork
Ryan MP, Pembroke JT, Adley CC (2005) Environmental genomics: future microbiological perspectives. Irish Branch Meeting, University College Cork.
Conference Contributions
Published Reports
Identification and evaluation of phosphorus recovery technologies in an Irish context
Ryan MP, Boyce A, Walsh G (2016) Identification and evaluation of phosphorus recovery technologies in an Irish context. Wexford, Ireland : EPA
The Characterisation of Dairy Waste and the Potential of Whey for Industrial Fermentation
Ryan MP, Walsh G (2016) The Characterisation of Dairy Waste and the Potential of Whey for Industrial Fermentation. Wexford, Ireland : EPA
Development of a rapid cellular characterisation technology for use in the biopharmaceutical industry- Deliverable 4.2: Market Report (Final Version)
Ryan MP, Walsh G (2012) Development of a rapid cellular characterisation technology for use in the biopharmaceutical industry- Deliverable 4.2: Market Report (Final Version). Brussels : EU