About
Academic experience
PhD Project
Modelling the Impact of Extracellular Matrix Stiffness on Mammary Epithelial Cells, 2020 - 2024
Post-Doctoral Incentive Fund
Characterising Basement Membrane Disorganisation in Mammary Organoids, Jul - Dec 2024
PhD Rotation
Modelling the Dynamics of Cell Death, 2019 - 2020
Skills
Programming
Proficient coding in Python, IJM and Julia. Competent use of C and C++.
Laboratory-Based
Proficient in cell biology techniques, microscopy, and quantitative image analysis.
Communication
Having worked extensively in teaching and outreach, I can explain complex material to a lay audience in an interesting and relevant manner.
Education
PhD: Wellcome Trust Quantitative and Biophysical Biology
University of Manchester, 2019-2024
MPHYS: 1st Class Master's degree, Physics
University of Manchester, 2014-2019
Awards
Research is Beautiful, Cancer Research UK 2024
I won a national award for my microscope image of cells migrating through a basement membrane.
Tiny but Mighty, Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst 2024
I won a competition for my microscopy images and science communication.
Making a Difference, University of Manchester 2024
I was runner-up in the Making a Difference Awards for Social Responsibility at the University of Manchester, which recognised my work promoting workplace sustainability.
Gold Award, LEAF 2023
I guided our lab to win the University of Manchester's first gold laboratory efficiency assessment framework (LEAF) award, highlighting my dedication to sustainability.
Tony Howell Award, Manchester Breast Center 2023
I was awarded the Tony Howell award for best talk at the Manchester Breast Cancer Symposium.
STEM Scholarship, BP 2015
I was selected for this prestigious scholarship run by BP.