Experience

Spandidos Publications

• Greece
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientific Copy Editor

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  My responsibilities include preparation, English-language editing, and revision of scientific journal articles and publications in English. I have also been involved in the preparation and delivery of in-house presentations to colleagues about novel biomedical technologies. Specialized in: Infectious oncology; clinical trials; genetics; and diagnostic technologies. In this role, I have developed a strong understanding of study design and rationale, statistical analyses and large datasets. I have also fostered meticulous attention to detail, and gained experience of working under tight schedules and deadlines, with challenging targets.



GlowDx

• Ireland
• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Molecular Laboratory Manager

  • May 2019 - Dec 2019

  In this position, I successfully established a private diagnostics laboratory offering home-based diagnostic solutions for STIs (HIV, HPV, Chlamydia, etc.). My responsibilities included planning and sourcing of all laboratory equipment required to construct a molecular diagnostics system, and establishment of local supply chains for reagents and materials. I was personally responsible for the processing of all clinical samples from receipt through to molecular testing and delivery of results, including all associated documentation and recordkeeping. I was required to deliver these results under strict time schedules. My duties also included inventory management and general laboratory maintenance. I also acted as scientific advisor for the company's product development team. I was required to conduct scientific literature reviews, and product and market research, and present my findings to the team, including the CEO and VP of Sales and Marketing. These results were used to inform decisions regarding new products and marketing campaigns.



The Institute for Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy

• United Kingdom
• Research Services

• Events administrator

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  In this role, I was responsible for all duties related to events administration for the charity’s Biennial Symposium, which involved liaising with delegates, stakeholders and sponsors, and sourcing and securing funding through the creation of sponsorship packages. My principle achievements included establishing networks between stakeholders and sponsors, and my involvement in a fundraising campaign that generated £250,000 in funds. In this role, I was responsible for all duties related to events administration for the charity’s Biennial Symposium, which involved liaising with delegates, stakeholders and sponsors, and sourcing and securing funding through the creation of sponsorship packages. My principle achievements included establishing networks between stakeholders and sponsors, and my involvement in a fundraising campaign that generated £250,000 in funds.



The International Society of Neglected Tropical Diseases

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Press Corps

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  My responsibilities involved conducting keynote speaker interviews, and generation of summary reports and press releases for stakeholder conferences. I was also involved in general events management during these conferences, which involved delegate registration, and organization and dissemination of welcome materials. In addition, this role also required stakeholder engagement, production of informational material for public dissemination and wokring in a team with other Press Corps members. Main achievements inlcuded writing and conducting interviews with key industry leaders and academics, and generating videos and original content for the Press department for use in future campaigns.



The University of Edinburgh

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  I conducted a national epidemiological study of respiratory infections in children admitted to all government hospitals within a 1 year period. I performed qPCR experiments and statistical analyses of large epidemiological datasets for the preparation of a government budget report and presentation for stakeholders, doctors and senior scientists. This role involved epidemiological analysis and management of large clinical datasets, and preparation and delivery of scientific reports to a wide range of audiences.