Experience

Black in Cancer

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Lead a board of directors to achieve the vision of Black in Cancer as an organisation to empower and encourage future Black Cancer leaders whilst reducing cancer disparities through education and advocacy.



University of Cambridge

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD Student

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Cambridge, United Kingdom Novel models and therapeutics for RelA fusion positive supratentorial ependymoma.



AstraZeneca

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scientist

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2019

  Cancer Institute, Cambridge In vivo and pharmacodynamics scientist working in a team looking at target engagement and PK/PD relationships for a range of oncology projects. Involved in assessment of the immune cell populations and protein as well as mRNA level changes using a variety of techniques including Fluidigm and flow cytometry. Additionally work on in vivo studies to assess efficacy of novel compounds in a range of projects using a wide variety of mechanisms.



Pfizer

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Histology Technician

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Cambridge, United Kingdom Work utilising immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry and in situ hybridisation to support a range of projects on neurological disorders.



Leeds University Union

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Biomedical Sciences School Representative

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Represent all undergraduate students studying in the school of Biomedical Sciences by working with course reps to consult students in my school; actively seeking out students’ views on decisions that affect them - and listening to any issues that they are facing. Also speak on their behalf when the decisions are being made at the meetings within the University and the Union’s Better University Forum and letting course reps know the outcome of the meeting within a reasonable timeframe, so… Show more Represent all undergraduate students studying in the school of Biomedical Sciences by working with course reps to consult students in my school; actively seeking out students’ views on decisions that affect them - and listening to any issues that they are facing. Also speak on their behalf when the decisions are being made at the meetings within the University and the Union’s Better University Forum and letting course reps know the outcome of the meeting within a reasonable timeframe, so they can tell students. Also work in a team with other School and course representatives as well as departmental societies to gather student opinion, support them to attend Student Staff Forum, and to promote their activities to students. Consult with the LUU Education and Welfare Officers – who provide support and advice on academic and welfare issues. Work in partnership with the Director of Student Education, Pro-Dean for Student Education, Teaching and Student Support Staff to improve learning and teaching in my school. I have recently been awarded Academic Rep of the Year in the Partnership Awards held by the university Show less



Lu:Sci

• France
• Wholesale

• Managing Editor

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Leeds, United Kingdom The managing editor coordinates the production of the magazine with some editorial roles if necessary. They are in charge of deadlines, following the editorial calendar and making sure daily tasks are being accomplished by each person, though responsibilities differ from publication to publication. They also get in touch with staff members and work with the advertising rep to promote the magazine.



University of Leeds

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peer Mentor

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2014

  I was selected both in my second and fourth year to mentor a group of first year students who are reading the same degree as me. I provide support and guidance regarding a range of topics that the mentees may find useful, such as assignment submission and appropriate contacts regarding difficulties on their course should they occur.

• Jennifer Rowles Summer Studentship

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Leeds, United Kingdom Can HDAC inhibitors reduce cell death in models of degenerative diseases affecting the spinal cord? Used current research to create a model of neuronal death in a healthy spinal cord and used novel HDAC inhibitors to see if they could prevent the cell death. Used techniques such as tissue culture and immunohistochemistry. Worked in Prof. Jim Deuchars and Dr. Sue Deuchars' laboratory



Eisai

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Industrial Placement Student

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  Hatfield Year long placement which involved working with both the behavioural and translational departments. My project involved using novel touchscreen technologies to characterise cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's transgenic lines and using tissue samples to correlate histological changes with deficits.

• Vice President - Faculty of Biological Sciences Society

  • May 2011 - May 2012

  I was elected vice president of the Faculty of Biological Sciences Society at the end of my first year of university, having been an active member since I started. I was responsible for supporting the president in efforts to recruit new members, ensuring that the society operates seamlessly with the faculty staff and working on connections with companies to provide members of the society with the best opportunities for undergraduate placements and graduate schemes. From this, the current… Show more I was elected vice president of the Faculty of Biological Sciences Society at the end of my first year of university, having been an active member since I started. I was responsible for supporting the president in efforts to recruit new members, ensuring that the society operates seamlessly with the faculty staff and working on connections with companies to provide members of the society with the best opportunities for undergraduate placements and graduate schemes. From this, the current committee has asked me to rejoin to become an honorary committee member to provide guidance and advice over the forthcoming year (2013/14). Show less

• Laboratory Volunteer

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

  Worked in a neuroscience laboratory with Dr. Sue Deuchars, adding to current research into cerebral palsy. Performed several techniques including immunohistochemistry.