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| Me.. climbing on rocks! |
I've been a scientist for a number of years, and have just finished my laboratory work for my PhD in Applied Microbiology (which I will be writing up during the summer). I have spent many years studying bacteria and I have loved every minute of it.
But.. I'm about to start my career as a Science Communicator at the Motor Neurone Disease Association - which I'm really excited about!
That's right.. I've gone from 'Bugs' to 'Brains'.
Background:
I was born and bred in Leicester, so I like to call bread rolls 'cobs', but I will be moving to Northampton in the summer. I have completed a scuba-diving qualification (PADI) and I have been a paper-girl, barmaid, waitress, biomedical scientist and disabled carer.
Random fact: I dislocated my knee whilst doing the limbo
Random fact: I dislocated my knee whilst doing the limbo
Extra:
I am part of the 'Events Team' for the Postgraduate and Early Career Scientist (PECS) committee, which is part of the Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM). (2009-Present).
I have written a number of articles for the Society's Microbiologist magazine and I am on the communications 'sub-committee'.
I have undertaken various STEM activities during my role as a volunteer STEM Ambassador including; presentations during healthcare week, 'what's my job?' and enterprise days. I have also volunteered at the 'BBC bang goes the theory LIVE' tour in Coventry, UK in July 2011.
I have undertaken various STEM activities during my role as a volunteer STEM Ambassador including; presentations during healthcare week, 'what's my job?' and enterprise days. I have also volunteered at the 'BBC bang goes the theory LIVE' tour in Coventry, UK in July 2011.
As well as this blog I'm also a freelance blogger for the Proteintech group and I've also done a number of guest blogs (see list on the right). I have also written a monthly column in a local newspaper entitled 'Health and the Elderly'.
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| Me and my wonderful boyfriend Danny.. who keeps me sane! |