Victoria Lee Email & Phone Number

Nether Alderley, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Project Title: Towards the next generation of wound treatments.I obtained my PhD from the University of Leeds, working with Dr Alex O'Neill. My research primarily focused on the development of novel anti-biofilm agents, to be used against the mixed species biofilms found on chronic wounds. My research also looked to determine the antibacterial mechanism of action of novel agents and establish how biofilms are maintained.This project was in collaboration with Smith and Nephew based in York/Hull

My role as an education outreach fellow involves developing and delivering scientific talks and workshops. This role focuses on educational engagement with sixth form and high school students, working to encourage students from all backgrounds to pursue biological sciences at university. I have been able to improve upon my ability to deliver a message as complex as my PhD research to various audiences, whilst keeping the information factual and relevant. I am also involved with managing undergraduate students whilst they prepare to deliver their own outreach talks. This includes offering coaching and advice on communicating the appropriate message when attending colleges and schools.

Leeds

As a postgraduate demonstrator my main duties involved providing undergraduate students with support during their practical classes. Marking students' work and providing feedback has allowed me to think more critically and pay attention to detail.

Throughout my time as a visiting research assistant I was part of a project looking to develop and validate cell wall disruption biosensors in Staphylococci. This project primarily involved the use of synthetic biology techniques including vector cloning, Gibson assembly and SLiCE.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Antimicrobial Research, Molecular Bacteriology

Activities and Societies: STEM ambassador

Master Of Science (Msc), Infection And Immunity, Merit

Activities and Societies: Course Representative, Student Ambassador, Women's Lacrosse

Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biological And Biomedical Sciences, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Course Representative, Vice President Northumbria University World Vision Society

Education record

A Level-Biology , Chemistry, Maths, and Critical Thinking AS Level- Psychology GCSE's including Science (AA), Mathematics (A) and English.