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Solihull, England, United Kingdom

• Lead the management and development of diagnostic solutions for early biomarker discovery within the Oncology field, taking an initial concept through to product launch/ commercialisation and implementation into.

London, United Kingdom

• Research Interests: Molecular Biology, Pediatric Endocrinology, Growth Disorders.
• PhD title: ‘Defining the role of Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) in growth hormone (GH) resistance and subsequent growth failure in chronic childhood conditions’ - Sponsored by Merck, GGI Award 2014.

Winnersh

• Performed stability testing using defined assays to cGMP, as required in a safe and compliant manner.
• Highly competent in SDS-PAGE assays and data analysis using advanced scientific analytical software.
• Confident in problem solving and troubleshooting assays.
• Completed analytical report write-ups to meet client deadlines.
• Liaised with senior study directors to plan and discuss project progression and data anomalies.

Bedfordshire

• European FP7 MARK-AGE project: Identifying age related biomarkers. Quantifying changes in immune response relative to herpes (CMV/HHV-5, HHV-6A /B, and HHV-7) viral load.
• Technical skills: Plasmid DNA preparation & purification, qRT-PCR, Flow Cytometric analysis, Tissue Culture.
• Employed an effective organisational and time managerial approach; working well independently and prioritising daily tasks to meet objectives to a high standard set within stern deadlines.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Conducted the sales and marketing of student accommodation; housing events, promoting at University Fairs, advertising design and market research.
• Performed administrative duties: processed payments, registered vacancy bookings, data entry, implemented a weekly rota, recorded and handled incidents related to residents.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Analysing the effect of plasma low-density lipoproteins (LDL) on neuronal cells in relevance to neurodegenerative diseases. Assessed the toxicity levels of LDL-lipids and OxLDL-lipids on SHSY5Y human neuroblastoma.
• Technical practices: Extensive lipid analysis, Thin Layer Chromatography, Tissue Culture, Cell Fluorescent Staining, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, Immunoprecipitation, ELISA and Mass Spectrometry.
• Administered the planning and experimental design of assays, achieving high quality results.
• Developed presentational skills; examining, portraying and discussing data effectively during regular lab meetings and journal presentations.
• Composed several reflective logs to enhance scientific progression and a detailed research report.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

• A rotational programme in the departments of Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Histology.
• Practised general laboratory techniques and procedures – Quality Control and machine maintenance.
• Assisted to perform assays, analyse and interpret data to aid with the diagnosis of abnormal patient samples.
• Exercised GLP good laboratory practice and GCP good clinical practice.

Phd, Endocrinology

Activities and Societies: Conference attendance: Society of Endocrinology, BES November 2015, Edinburgh. European Society of Pediatric.

Masters Of Research (Mres), Inflammation: Cellular And Vascular Aspects.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biomedical Science With Professional Training, 1St Class (Honours)

Activities and Societies: Society of Biomedical Science, Aston University Alumni

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics