Experience

Owlstone Medical

• United Kingdom
• Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Scientific Content Writer

  • Feb 2023 - Present



University of Cambridge

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  Cambridge, England, United Kingdom • Investigating the relationship between epigenetic modifications, chromatin state and gene transcriptional activity during spermatogenesis • Laboratory demonstrator for the Histology practical course, responsible for supervising and teaching medical and veterinary students

• PhD Student

  • Sep 2018 - Oct 2022

  Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience • Optimised SMLM super-resolution imaging technology to investigate chromatin organisation, transcriptional regulation, and epigenetic modifications in Drosophila primary spermatocytes • Implemented immunolabelling, fluorescent microscopy, super-resolution microscopy, mutant line analysis (including RNAi), drug inhibition, DNA/RNA FISH, EU click-chemistry, primary cell culture, and statistical analysis • Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to design a new clustering analysis… Show more • Optimised SMLM super-resolution imaging technology to investigate chromatin organisation, transcriptional regulation, and epigenetic modifications in Drosophila primary spermatocytes • Implemented immunolabelling, fluorescent microscopy, super-resolution microscopy, mutant line analysis (including RNAi), drug inhibition, DNA/RNA FISH, EU click-chemistry, primary cell culture, and statistical analysis • Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to design a new clustering analysis tool suited for quantitative image analysis of SMLM data



Sense about Science

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Intern

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

  London, England, United Kingdom • Took part in the organisation of several projects aimed at bridging the gap between scientists, policymakers and the general public, including Evidence Week in parliament, the John Maddox prize, Voice of Young Science network, and the What Counts campaign and Making Sense of Risk. • Engaged with non-academic writing by writing for PLOS’ “Your Say” blog for Peer Review Week 2021 on the theme of identity in peer review; view post here… Show more • Took part in the organisation of several projects aimed at bridging the gap between scientists, policymakers and the general public, including Evidence Week in parliament, the John Maddox prize, Voice of Young Science network, and the What Counts campaign and Making Sense of Risk. • Engaged with non-academic writing by writing for PLOS’ “Your Say” blog for Peer Review Week 2021 on the theme of identity in peer review; view post here https://yoursay.plos.org/2021/09/when-peer-review-is-askew-what-do-we-do/. • Completed background research into COVID-19 studies, their experimental design and results to critically analyse whether their conclusions had appropriate nuance, and standing based on their data, and whether citing journal articles communicated primary literature accurately the science to the public Show less



University of Cambridge

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• MPhil Research Student

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

  Department of Genetics • Investigated mouse CRISPR/Cas9 mutant knock-out lines to establish the role of CTCF in genomic imprinting at the Dlk1/Gtl2 locus to better understand the mechanism of imprinting disorders • Utilised common molecular biology techniques including qPCR and pyrosequencing to assess gene expression and allelic bias changes



University of Bath

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jul 2016 - Sep 2017

  • Investigated sexually selected traits and reproduction as causes of sex-biased mortality in mammals • Developed study design and independently advised suitable contribution from collaborators • Conducted an extensive literature review, and collated large amount of data on an excel spreadsheet • Completed statistical analysis using R and Minitab • Gave presentations to international collaborators at the University of Lyon



We The Curious

• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • May 2014 - Jul 2016

  Bristol, United Kingdom Volunteered in: • ‘A Question of Taste’ lab. This involved using DNA extraction, Polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis to investigate whether the student’s DNA possessed a gene to taste phenylthiocarbamide (PTC). I gained valuable experience with PCR, gel electrophoresis and using micropipettes. • ‘DNA Codebreakers’ lab, an introduction to DNA and genetics where each student extracted and visualised their own DNA using chemical lysis with protease and ethanol from their cheek… Show more Volunteered in: • ‘A Question of Taste’ lab. This involved using DNA extraction, Polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis to investigate whether the student’s DNA possessed a gene to taste phenylthiocarbamide (PTC). I gained valuable experience with PCR, gel electrophoresis and using micropipettes. • ‘DNA Codebreakers’ lab, an introduction to DNA and genetics where each student extracted and visualised their own DNA using chemical lysis with protease and ethanol from their cheek cells. Students learnt simple lab techniques (such as correct use of Pasteur pipettes) and safety while they explored some common genetic traits and find out why they are similar to their parents. • Cheltenham Science Festival, worked alongside staff from the Learning Team to help Discover Zone visitors investigate the science behind food. This included practical demonstrations with the visitors, for example with PTC and investigating the relationship between sight and taste. • ‘Forensics’ lab equips students with basic techniques including fingerprinting, casting and DNA profiling. These skills were put to the test as the students worked together to analyse evidence from a crime science within At-Bristol’s exhibitions. • ‘Taste Lab’, supporting the Live Science team doing various live experiments around the theme of food and taste to the general public visiting At-Bristol. • ‘Changing Materials’ for KS2 students, various demonstrations (for example dry ice), and practical activities aimed to teach students about the properties of different materials. Show less



University of Bath

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Final Year Research Student

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Department of Biology & Biochemistry • Developed a new visualisation tool for investigating the establishment of totipotency in mice zygotes immediately after fertilisation • Created a new PCIneo vector fluorescently tagging the Prm1 mouse protamine minigene with yellow fluorescent protein variant ‘Venus’ and FLAG-tag • Achieved successful transfection into mice fibroblast cells (NIH3T3) visualised via confocal microscopy