Tracy Walker, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Enrolled with the Alban Teaching School Hub and the National Institute of Teaching to complete the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programme 2024-25. Completed the Flying Start week, and looking forward to start training to teach chemistry at my placement school (St George's School, Harpenden) in September.

Exams invigilator role supporting the supervision of students sitting external examinations, in accordance with the regulations set by the examination boards. Successfully completed all the necessary training (e.g. Invigilator training, Safeguarding and Prevent Training) prior to starting in the role.

Following the withdrawal of GSK from cell therapies, transitioned to become a member of the Tumour Cell Targeting Group, working on bi-specific antibodies for T cell engagement. Pleased to retain a lab-based, scientific contributor role with responsibility for complex human in vitro models and cell-based assays, recapitulating either normal or disease relevant biology. Additionally responsible for human biological sample management and the recruitment of Industrial Placement students joining… Show more Following the withdrawal of GSK from cell therapies, transitioned to become a member of the Tumour Cell Targeting Group, working on bi-specific antibodies for T cell engagement. Pleased to retain a lab-based, scientific contributor role with responsibility for complex human in vitro models and cell-based assays, recapitulating either normal or disease relevant biology. Additionally responsible for human biological sample management and the recruitment of Industrial Placement students joining the group.Took voluntary redundancy in 2024. Show less

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

Oncology Cell Therapy. Member of the Discovery Team

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

Cell and Gene Therapy Discovery Research. Member of the Translational Research group which transitioned directly into the Oncology Cell Therapy Research Unit.

Ware, England, United Kingdom

Responsible post-doctoral scientist with pharmaceutical industry experience in preclinical toxicology. Experienced in the establishment, development and application of innovative in vitro approaches to assist in problem solving toxicology issues, across multiple projects and the development pipeline. In addition, to actively contribute to in vitro initiatives in support of safety-related attrition reduction. Highly skilled in establishing a variety of primary cultures (preclinical species… Show more Responsible post-doctoral scientist with pharmaceutical industry experience in preclinical toxicology. Experienced in the establishment, development and application of innovative in vitro approaches to assist in problem solving toxicology issues, across multiple projects and the development pipeline. In addition, to actively contribute to in vitro initiatives in support of safety-related attrition reduction. Highly skilled in establishing a variety of primary cultures (preclinical species and human), long-term and 3D cultures; iPSC applications; accomplished in the establishment, optimisation and use of various cellular and biochemical assay techniques to investigate tissue-specific functions and cytotoxicity. Responsible for planning, designing and conducting experimental work, evaluating and interpreting results, and communication (e.g. presentations, company reports, publications). Previous experience as a line manager, and enjoyed training and supervising Industrial Placement and Ph.D. students. Show less

Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

Establish and investigate a co-culture model of rat brain and liver spheroids (three dimensional, organotypic cultures). In addition, the neurotoxicity of MDMA (Ecstasy) and two of its metabolites were investigated. Techniques involved: primary neuronal and hepatocyte cultures, assays for functional activity, e.g. neurotransmitter levels, neuronal cell markers.

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

An MRC-funded one-year contract to study the effects of neurotrophic factors on primary cultures of rat myenteric plexus. Involved establishing a new tissue culture laboratory and training a technician and Ph.D. student. Techniques involved: isolation and culture of primary neurons, immunostaining, measuring neurite length and branching.

1St Class Bsc (Hons), Biological And Medicinal Chemistry

David Whytock Memorial Prize Rhone Poulenc Class Prize

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, (Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology, In Vitro Toxicology)

Thesis title: An investigation into the neuropharmacology and toxicology of novel analogues of Tacrine