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• Education:

  Primary school – St Georges R.C. Primary School – Enfield

  This is where I started my education in North London. Primary school gave me the basic skills in reading, writing, and maths that I use every day in my job. It also taught me how to work with others and communicate clearly!

  Secondary school – St Ignatius College – Enfield

  This is where my love for science and track really developed. I studied science subjects which sparked my interest in how the body works and the world around us. I was also one of the fastest sprinters in my school, which taught me discipline, time management, and how to balance different commitments.

  College – Sir George Monoux College – Walthamstow

  At college (sixth form), I continued my science studies and developed my writing and communication skills. This is where I learned to present information clearly and work on longer projects, which is exactly what I do now when creating newsletters and organizing events.

  University – Brighton University – Brighton

  At Brighton, I studied biomedical sciences. This gave me a solid understanding of science and research, which is crucial for my role. I need to understand the scientific work happening at LMS so I can communicate it effectively to different audiences.

  University (Teaching degree) – London Metropolitan University – Islington

  I pursued a teaching qualification because I’m passionate about helping people learn and understand complex topics. Although I’m not a classroom teacher, I use these skills every day to explain scientific concepts in simple terms and to engage staff through newsletters, events, and communications.

• Qualifications:

  10 GCSEs – 1A, 7As, 2Bs*

  GCSEs are the qualifications you take at the end of secondary school (around age 16). Mine covered subjects like English, Maths, Sciences, and others. These gave me a broad foundation of knowledge and strong communication skills.

  3 A levels – CCD

  A levels are the qualifications you take at college (ages 16-18) before university. I studied science subjects which deepened my understanding of how the world works. Even though my grades weren’t perfect, they taught me resilience and that it’s okay to struggle sometimes.

  BSc Honours in Biomedical Sciences – 2:1

  This is my undergraduate degree from Brighton University. Biomedical Science is all about understanding how the human body works, diseases, and potential treatments. This degree was crucial because it gave me the scientific knowledge I need to understand the research happening at LMS and communicate it accurately to others.

  MRes in Biomedical Sciences – Merit

  MRes stands for Master of Research – it’s an advanced degree focused on research skills. This taught me how to analyze complex information, manage projects, and present findings clearly. These skills are essential when I’m creating content about cutting-edge research or explaining scientific breakthroughs in our newsletters.

  PGCE in Secondary Science with Chemistry – Distinction

  PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) is a teaching qualification. Although I don’t teach in a classroom anymore, this qualification was incredibly valuable. It taught me how to explain complex science in simple terms, engage different audiences, and make information accessible.

• Work History:

  GCSE Tutor

  I helped secondary school students with their science GCSEs. This taught me how to explain complex topics in simple ways and adapt my communication style to different people – skills I use daily in my current role.

  Tesco Customer Assistant

  Working in retail taught me excellent customer service, teamwork, and how to stay organized under pressure. I learned to handle multiple tasks at once, which is essential when managing newsletters, events, and urgent communications.

  Tesco Personal Shopper

  This role improved my time management and attention to detail – I had to be efficient and accurate whilst working to tight deadlines, just like I do now when creating weekly newsletters and organizing events.

  NHS Support Worker (Bank)

  Working in healthcare gave me insight into the medical world and how important clear communication is in science and medicine. It also showed me the real-world impact of medical research, which motivates me in my current role at a medical research centre.

  Medical Writer

  I created scientific content and documents for healthcare clients. This sharpened my science writing skills and taught me how to make complex research accessible to different audiences – exactly what I do in my newsletters now.

  Content Creator for an Amazon Business

  I created engaging online content to promote products. This taught me digital communication, how to capture people’s attention quickly, and how to use different platforms effectively – skills I use for our digital screens and intranet.

  Trainee Science Teacher

  Teaching science in schools developed my presentation skills and ability to engage audiences. I learned to make science exciting and relatable, which helps me create engaging communications and events at LMS.

• Current Job:

  Science Communications Officer (Internal)

  My current role at MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, where I bring together all my previous experience to keep 400 staff informed, engaged, and connected through newsletters, events, and digital communications.

• Employer:

  MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS)

  The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute based at Imperial College’s Hammersmith Hospital campus in West London. We’re one of only two laboratories in the UK fully funded by the Medical Research Council (UKRI).

  Around 400 scientists work at the LMS, researching the fundamental mechanisms behind health and disease. Our research focuses on areas like heart disease, diabetes, ageing, cancer, and rare genetic conditions. The goal is to understand how our bodies work at a molecular level so we can develop better treatments and diagnostics for the future.

  The LMS was founded in 1959 and has a brand new £120 million building that opened in 2023. The building was designed specifically for “team science” – bringing together scientists from different disciplines to collaborate and share ideas. It has 29 different research groups, each focusing on a different area of medical science.

  As a discovery science institute, the LMS carries out fundamental research that aims to understand the basic principles of biology. This research is long-term and often takes years, but it’s essential for making breakthroughs that could help patients in the future. The LMS also trains the next generation of scientists through PhD programmes and fellowships.

  The institute works closely with Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, which means our research can potentially be translated into real-world medical applications relatively quickly.