“I really enjoyed the Virtuome programme. It gave me the opportunity to experience what it's like working as a researcher and I feel I've learned so many important skills from this programme. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in working in research in the future.” – Ellen Healy, University College Dublin “Virtuome provided me with my first research experience. It was highly rewarding and at times challenging but overall it was an experience that I will greatly value as I begin my career in research.” – Andrew Roche, Trinity College Dublin “Virtuome has given me an opportunity to grow my confidence in areas I found challenging, it was an incredible and collaborative environment. I've learned so much in only 8 weeks, and made lasting connections with students all over Ireland. The opportunity to work alongside fellow students and industry scientists was invaluable, the depth of knowledge that our combined group possessed and was willing to share with each other is something I feel extremely lucky to have experienced!” – Hannah Cummins, NUI Galway “Virtuome provided me with incredibly valuable experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary research group. The skills learned during these 8 weeks will benefit me immensely throughout my future career. I would highly recommend this programme to anyone with a keen scientific curiosity.” – Rowan Smith, NUI Galway “Thank you for the opportunity to be involved in such an exciting programme! I learned so many valuable skills and met some great people. Virtuome has given me great insight into the world of research and systems biology.” – Anne O'Dwyer, University College Dublin “The 2021 online Virtuome internship programme has supplied me with valuable attributes I had not expected to gain starting the programme. The relevant aspect of science was always present while simultaneously developing ourselves as assured young adults.” – Niamh Burke, NUI Galway "A very good experience and insight into Digital health. I am glad that I was able to take part in this summer project where a lot of control is in the hands of the students. In a time where in person events are rare, Virtuome managed to provide a valuable experience online. As a result I believe that this project will greatly improve the communication of any young scientist as we have to work as a team among many other bright minded young scientists.” – Adam Poyntz, NUI Galway “Virtuome was a great program to be a part of. The program was engaging and allowed me to learn so much and develop so many new skills through helping to deal with challenges that came up as we completed aspects of the project along the way. I met so many wonderful people through this experience and learned from them.” – Sarah Lawler, Trinity College Dublin "The Virtuome Research Experience was an invaluable program which allowed me to build and enhance skills essential for research in the future. I completed a series of projects as a team and taskforce which improved my ability to communicate effectively and achieve a common goal. Networking was a fundamental aspect of the program, making many new connections throughout our eight weeks of work. Along with our weekly research symposiums, presented by University researchers, I was able to broaden my knowledge of digital health.” – Niall Lang, NUI Galway “I feel very grateful for to have been given this amazing opportunity to be part of the Virtuome programme. Having this opportunity to gain experience into health research has hugely impacted my own research skills and abilities.” – Ciara Downey, NUI Galway “Thank you for providing us with an invaluable research experience. Overall it was well organised and has thought me how to make my research more communicable to the general public. Virtuome has inspired me to take on more science communication roles in the future!” – Collette Murtagh, University College Dublin