DrErika Harno

Dr Erika Harno holds a BSc and PhD in pharmacology, both from University College Dublin (UCD). Her research management training includes “Managing at Manchester for Researchers”, recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management and a certificate in “Principles of Management” from UCD.

In her present role, Dr Harno supports FNM research activities and the FNM Research and Development Group. This includes providing guidance on research governance and integrity, grant scoping, proposal development, collaborator engagement, research costings, submission processes, and post award financial reporting and monitoring.

Dr Harno’s Postdoctoral Research was at the University of Manchester in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, as well as in pre-clinical drug discovery at AstraZeneca. Her research focused on diabetes and obesity, and the role of steroid treatment (glucocorticoids) on increased appetite and development of fatty liver disease.

Dr Harno has contributed to funding applications to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), charities, scientific societies and industry funders. She is an experienced project manager and has supervised PhD, Masters and undergraduate students to completion. She has a track record of peer-reviewed papers and presentations.