Kevin Rich Email & Phone Number

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

I am working as a European Patent Attorney within the Biotechnology and Life Sciences space, specialising in immunology and biochemistry, with a broad range of responsibilities including drafting, amendment, and prosecution of patent applications.

Stevenage, United Kingdom

This position was based within the respiratory department at GSK Stevenage. My responsibilities involved the development of novel assays to optimise target validation within the focus of allergic inflammation.

Manchester, United Kingdom

In this role I researched biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease with Dr Sheena Cruickshank. The project required the use of in vivo models of inflammation, protein isolation from primary tissues and sera, and biochemical techniques such as ELISA and qPCR.

Manchester, United Kingdom

PhD under the guidance of Dr Mark Travis and Dr Pawel Paszek studying immunology within an inflammatory and autoimmune context.Other duties:Elected DTP Cohort Rep (2013-2014), Deputy Rep (2014-2015)MCCIR Social Rep (2013)Immunology Journal Club Organiser (2013-2014)Medical Biochemistry undergraduate tutorial assistant (2013-2014)Life Sciences Demonstrator (2013)Managing Director for BiotechnologyYES team (2013)

San Francisco Bay Area

I worked on a clinical project tied between UCSF and San Francisco General Hospital for 3 months as my Professional Internships for PhD Students (PIPS), a necessary part to my BBSRC-funded PhD. During this project I taught myself how to code using R-Project software, allowing me to build algorithms for recognising patterns in data and automating meta-analyses of patient data. This project was conducted under the guidance of Dr George Su.

South Birmingham

Previous Regional Account Executive for the South Birmingham region encompassing Worcestershire, Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire involved in business maintenance and growth.In this client-facing role, I was trained in negotiation and business development. My role involved building strong client relationships with people in the food service industry.

Auckland

Part of the Maurice Wilkins Centre for Biomolecular Research. Characterising antigen presenting cell subsets in the skin and lymph nodes. Researching a cancer vaccine under the supervision of Professor Rod Dunbar.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Researching the role of alphaV beta8 integrin in the activation of regulatory T cells for prevention of inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune colitis. This project was performed under the supervision of Dr Mark Travis.

Stevenage, United Kingdom

Part of the siRNA therapeutics group looking into harnessing the endogenous RNA interference mechanism for asthma and cystic fibrosis targets. This placement year was performed under the supervision of Dr Jeremy Kitson.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Immunology

Bsc (Hons), Medical Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Member of the British Society for Immunology, Badminton club, Secretary for Faculty of Life Sciences Society.

Gcse And A-Level

Activities and Societies: Badminton, Hockey, Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country. Thomas Telford School is where I conducted my.