Processing of COVID-19 tests from the hospital and surrounding pods within a CAT 3 laboratory, preparing samples for RNA extraction. Carrying out RNA extraction on Maxwell's, and PCR using MIC and Lightcycler. Diagnostic testing also carried out using labs GENE-XPERT for rapid COVID testing and SAMBA for semi-rapid.

Teesside University | Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

Students as Researchers

During this project the relationship between fluoride and osteosarcoma was investigated. The initial steps were taken to begin a systematic review which included research into the topic, looking at both fluoride and osteosarcoma, as well as the current literature on the topic. Training into advance research and Search techniques was carried out and a protocol inline with PROSPERO was compiling. A search strategy was then formed to pull the relevant literature ready for the review to begin. The review is being conducted as part of my upcoming PhD.

Teesside University | Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

Students as Researchers

Mining for virulence genes: a compendium of data relating to bacterial virulence. The first stage of the project was for me to gather and to utilise FASTA protein translations from GenBank for a selection of bacterial T3SS and Housekeeping proteins and then compare these against an imported ELM motif .csv file via a basic python script. The script would then compile and produce an effector/ELM comparison file. The next stage was to analyse Microsporidia hypothetical proteins and compare these to housekeeping proteins, with the python script being updated to identify new potential virulence genes. Finally, a compendium of Microsporidia virulence proteins was to be produced. Unfortunately, due to the global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the final parts of the project are yet to be completed. The project was run by Dr Paul Dean, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at Teesside University.

Teesside University | Dec 2018 - May 2019

Students as Researchers

Minecraft as a pedagogical and research tool in higher education The aim of the research project was to split into two parts, firstly to establish whether minecraft could be utilized as an environmental simulator for field trips. Secondly to set up a sustainable world within minecraft that students could use/build within, that produced a traceable carbon footprint based on what that person did. This could be used as a visual aid to show the individuals impact through climate change. The project is currently being tested and the lead researcher DR Helen Carney will be publishing her data.

Student Finance England | Apr 2013 - Oct 2017

Grant for Dependents quality assurance adviser

government regulations and evidence to ensure correct support was awarded. Delivered presentations to teams when new processes were implemented. Evaluated others work, ensuring guidelines and process were followed. Supported new members of staff via one to one training and coaching.

Debenhams | May 2011 - Oct 2012

Supervisor

Personal assistant to store manager. Produced all daily and weekly staff working rotas. Carried out role as store trainer.

The Range | Sep 2009 - Oct 2010

Office Manager

Responsible for 5 office staff and 95 floor staff. Conducted yearly audit. Assessed KPIs, profit and loss, HR tasks. Conducted regular maintenance and fire equipment checks and maintained all logs.

Royal Navy | Jun 2003 - Aug 2009

Seamanship Specialist

Advised departments on correct storage at sea regulations for COSHH. Responsible for Health and Safety briefs to all visitors. Coordinated operational activities as required by the royal navy within strict allocated time frames. Regularly conducted shift work and supervision of other naval personnel, often under pressure and shortage of manpower. Worked as part of a highly effective and strong team. Responsible for accounting and regular auditing within stores department.

My Education

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Bachelor of Science - BSc, Biomedical Sciences, GeneralTeesside University | 2021

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Bioinformatics and Cancer Genomics · (OctoberTeesside University | 2021

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