Born in Dublin, Ireland. Living in Melbourne, Australia. University lecturer and presenter @monashuni . Married to Dr. Siva Sooknandan former @RCSI_Irl
Joined November 2013
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My poem written on reflection of this #COVID_19 journey we have navigated together. Hopefully our togetherness continues to manifest itself & we look after each other, through COVID, illness, challenging times , loneliness or any difficult circumstances m.youtube.com/watch?feature=…
Excellent pictorial representation & description from @nytimes . Must quick read & good one to share with family nytimes.com/interactive/2020… #Covid19 #nytimes #COVID19Vic #covid19aus #COVID19Ireland
Sending well wishes from Melbourne to family and friends in Ireland. Missing you all this summer 💚 #covid19vic #covid19aus #covid19ireland #wearamask #staycation #lockdownmelbourne
Victoria in "state of disaster". STAGE 4 being implemented from this evening. Jail terms for any breaches . Curfew between 8pm and 5am. Complete lockdown. Sadly it will be a while Ireland! 😢😢 #Lockdown #melbourne #victoria #COVID19Aus #Staysafe #victorialockdown #breaking
Masquerading with Toby! #lovemydog #matching #COVID19Aus #covid19vic #WearAMask #InThisTogether #Lockdown #StaySafe
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In the latest episode of “What Happens Next?”, Dr @susancarland talks renewable energy with Monash experts @rogerd70 and @BahraniBehrooz, discussing how we can overcome some of the challenges of getting sustainable energy into the grid. mona.sh/96Oz30r0ldf #WHNPodcast
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Monash researchers have developed a drug that can potentially prevent heart attacks. Importantly, it may also have a role in preventing the clotting that is the hallmark of #COVID19. @Monash_FMNHS mona.sh/DZNE30r07Xw
PAWESOME by the beach Williamstown! #COVID19Aus #covid19vic #WearAMask #StaySafe #Melbourne #Victoria
Fionnuala Sooknandan retweeted
(1/6) Study of a #COVID19 cluster associated with a high school in Israel. Over 260 people were infected, of which 153 were students (attack rate: 13.2%) and 25 were staff (AR: 16.6%). Demonstrates potential for mass transmission in the school setting.
eurosurveillance.org/content…
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We're so excited for the release of @LouHallWriter Little Book of Hope! If you're in need of a moment of peace, this is definitely the book for you!🌸
Available to purchase on Amazon amzn.to/303fybn
From "ALONE, TOGETHER' concert @hausercello dedicated to all #frontline workers around the world. Embracing humanity ...music to our ears.... hauntingly beautiful! Thank You Stjepan! m.youtube.com/watch?v=5eYuUA… #cello #love
Heartwarming to receive kind words and fellow Irish support 😊
Keeping with the theme of #Hope here is a beautiful poem by the very talented Fionnula, sister of the lovely @DarinaNiC ❤️ youtu.be/smSxTfGHYhU
Fionnuala Sooknandan retweeted
#Go8 researchers @MonashUni testing a new anti-viral drug that could block the coronavirus and be administered by inhaler hope the drug might be available as early as the end of the year. @fergusonjw
theaustralian.com.au/nation/…
Wish I was on my way to Dublin Ireland. Was meant to have flown out yesterday for 2 months holidays 😥 😥 It's still greetings from Williamstown Melbourne for now! #cityview #williamstownbeach #covid19 #bay #wintersun #victoria #melbourne
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Congratulations Prof Mark Cooper & team from @CCSMonash @MonashUni awarded close to $2 million from the #MRFF as part of new funding for Indigenous health projects. The research will help 'reduce the burden of chronic kidney disease in the Indigenous population'@GregHuntMP
Fionnuala Sooknandan retweeted
H.E. The Ambassador of Ireland Breandán Ó Caollaí @irlembaustralia accepting the #YeatsDay challenge and reading his favourite #Yeats poem, ‘Second Coming’.
@Yeatssocietyirl @dfatirl @GlobalIrish
Fionnuala Sooknandan retweeted
My sister Fionnuala's #COVID19 very moving poem. Here she is reciting it having also composed & playing the easy listening piano music in background. I'm sure you'll appreciate it. FULL VIDEO HERE:- m.youtube.com/watch?feature=… ❤️ #Beautiful #Breaking #Covid @FINZAus #Poem #Poetry
Beautiful scenery @MornPenShire Social distance walking & hiking! #shire #morningtonpeninsula #melbourne #victoria #australia @Mornpenmag 👌
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