UCC student scoops top award for meat research

A BRILLIANT student at University College Cork has won a prestigious international award for meat science and technology.

Eileen Healy, 24, from Berrings, was awarded the 2006 IMS International Prize in a competition that involved 60 research finalists from 40 countries.

“I am absolutely delighted,” said Eileen, who is preparing for a Master’s Degree in food technology at UCC.