Dr. Barbara Anne Murphy is the Head of Equine Science at UCD, and creator of The Equilume Light Mask. Prior to her PhD in Veterinary Science from the prestigious Gluck Equine Research Center in Kentucky, she completed a BSc in Equine Science at the University of Limerick. Having worked for both Coolmore and Darley, Dr. Murphy has spent much time within the Thoroughbred industry and is an expert in the field of Equine Chronobiology. Dr. Murphy regularly speaks at international veterinary conferences and contributes frequently to equine publications in relation to the influence of light on equine reproduction and performance. As a native of West Cork, Dr. Murphy drives the R&D component of Equilume, constantly striving to find new, innovative ways to improve health and performance in horses.