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Uppsala, Se

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

We work to help pharmaceutical companies assess the effects of their drug candidates on the human immune system by use of our custom ID.Flow system which mimics the human circulatory system. In order to quantify this effect, I perform a wide range of techniques, including, but not limited to, ELISA, MSD and flow cytometry. I am also one of the lab team members responsible for drawing blood from our donors for use in the ID.Flow system as well as being the process owner for plate-based assays. In addition to this, I carry out data analysis and QC tasks before the results are returned to the customer.Moreover, I am heavily involved with the work environment management at Immuneed and work as the Safety Officer. This covers taking responsibility for training and ensuring that the workplace environment is not just safe but optimised for the health and comfort of our staff.

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

Performing the laboratory analysis elements of the Stockholm3 Prostate cancer diagnostic test. I primarily worked with protein analysis using the BRAHMS Kryptor instrument and the ELISA method, which replaced the previously used PLA. I was involved with the development, implementation and optimisation of ELISA as a diagnostic procedure. This position required the use of a range of different laboratory robots as well as the appropriate handling of patient samples. At A3P, I also worked as Safety Officer and was responsible for liaising with management to ensure we have a safe and productive workplace. As part of this position I attended a two day course on "Workplace Environment for Managers" provided by Prevent.

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

Working as a consultant at A23 lab in Uppsala, Sweden. The position focussed on the rapid diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. This process involves the use of:• RNA Extraction• qPCR• Handling of patient samples• Usage and programming of laboratory robots• Optimisation experiment design, analysis and documentation

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

Researching non-genomic forms of antimicrobial resistance in Giardia intestinalis. My work focussed particularly on the initial acquisition of resistance in the parasite. This work requires the use of a range of molecular biological and microbiological techniques including:• Cell culture• RNA extraction and purification• Drug Sensitivity Assays• The design and implementation of novel experimental procedures• Data collection and processing

Uppsala, Sweden

Studying the development of antimicrobial resistance in the human pathogen, Giardia intestinalis.In this project, I performed drug susceptibility assays for a range of antimicrobial agents against the human parasite, Giardia intestinalis. From this data it was possible to obtain IC50 values for the effective drugs, including some not previous known to have anti-giardial activity. Using these results I then performed recovery assays to ascertain the long-term effects of these drugs against the parasites.During this time I was also fortunate enough to be able to join the SciLife Single Cell Genomics course from 4/3-6/3/20 where we studied a range of techniques such as laser microdissection, SMART-seq2 and how to analyse data from single cell experiments.

Uppsala, Sweden

Working as a laboratory intern in the Svärd group in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at Uppsala university. Performed a broad range of techniques such as:• Cell culture• Molecular cloning• Transfection• Fluorescent microscopy• PCR• Primer design• Drug susceptibility assays• Data interpretation and presentation

Fukushima, Japan

Teaching English lessons at private English schools across Fukushima prefecture to students ranging from 6 months to 19 years old.

Miyagi, Japan

Working in junior high schools to aid the Japanese teachers of English in providing engaging and effective lessons for students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Brown/Dobson Group.Investigating the potential of mTOR as a novel target for anti-cancer therapies utilising rapamycin and AICAR.

Master'S Degree, Microbiology And Immunology

Bachelor'S Degree, Molecular Biology