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Bishop'S Stortford, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

Medical research and consulting organisation providing medical information on conditions and connecting patients with relevant experts, research groups, and biopharma companies developing treatment options.

London Area, United Kingdom

• Arranged and conducted in-depth interviews with high-profile UCL alumni.• Produced a series of engaging and informative videos by editing video interviews, significantly enhancing career resource availability.• Increased new alumni participants and enhanced project awareness through targeted marketing campaigns on social media, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and email.

The Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London

LABORATORY: Centre for Clinical Microbiology. RESEARCH PROJECT: Molecular and genomic analysis of gram-negative bacteria in clinical settings exhibiting resistance and heteroresistance to last-resort antibiotics.• Conducted literature reviews, managed multiple laboratory experiments including clinical microbiology, cell culture, and DNA sequencing, and used innovative technology such as infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.• Executed various administrative tasks… Show more LABORATORY: Centre for Clinical Microbiology. RESEARCH PROJECT: Molecular and genomic analysis of gram-negative bacteria in clinical settings exhibiting resistance and heteroresistance to last-resort antibiotics.• Conducted literature reviews, managed multiple laboratory experiments including clinical microbiology, cell culture, and DNA sequencing, and used innovative technology such as infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.• Executed various administrative tasks, including managing equipment and consumables procurement, organising meetings, and developing template documents to streamline internal processes.• Assumed leadership roles, including supervising and training an undergraduate student, ensuring project progression while fostering professional development and operational understanding.• Authored and published a scientific abstract in the Journal for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and presented these findings at the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy conference and House of Commons event, enhancing the research visibility and impact of our work. Currently working towards a full publication.• Earned high praise from the Head of the Lab for creating a predictive model for classifying antibiotic resistance by analysing large molecular spectral data sets with PCA, Random Forest and machine learning techniques. Show less

Bloomsbury, England, United Kingdom

Shoreditch, England, United Kingdom

Gene therapy company specialising in neurodegenerative, rare eye and rare salivary gland diseases.• Gained expertise in advanced molecular biology techniques, prepared experimental plates, assisted with cell culture and transfection processes, and shadowed experts in R&D, Manufacturing, Pre-clinical and QC teams.• Coordinated the logistics and secure delivery of DNA samples for sequencing at external facilities, managing all related documentation to maintain adherence to project… Show more Gene therapy company specialising in neurodegenerative, rare eye and rare salivary gland diseases.• Gained expertise in advanced molecular biology techniques, prepared experimental plates, assisted with cell culture and transfection processes, and shadowed experts in R&D, Manufacturing, Pre-clinical and QC teams.• Coordinated the logistics and secure delivery of DNA samples for sequencing at external facilities, managing all related documentation to maintain adherence to project timelines and ensure smooth operations.• Managed various administrative tasks related to research activities and conducted thorough literature reviews to assist R&D team on the latest gene therapy methodologies. Show less

Integrated Masters, Natural Sciences (Genetics And Molecular Biology), First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Hockey, Netball, Science Magazine Dean’s List prize (top 5% of cohort)

Natural Sciences (Integrated Year Abroad), Life Sciences And Earth Sciences, First-Class Honours

Activities and Societies: UMD Hockey club. UMD Genetic Counselling society.

Education record

A-levels: A* - Mathematics | A* - Biology | A* - English Literature | A* - EPQ dissertation GCSE’s: 9 A*s and A grade equivalents achieved