Expert Details
Life Sciences, Biology, Stem Cells, Immunology, Science Networking, Event Organisation
ID: 729649
United Kingdom
scientist and lecturer in prestigious institutions around the world, including Addenbrookes' Hospital (Cambridge), The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (London), The Mount Sinai Hospital (New York) and The Royal Postgraduate Medical School (London). In 2001 Expert left academic science to establish her own firm (and is presently its Managing Director).
Her company was founded after identifying a need for communication of Life Science research between academia and industry. The company provides an environment for scientists to interact and debate at highly focused, informal events.
Independent Scientific Advisor to Cordlife Pte Ltd, Singapore Member of the Women’s’ National Commission
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1989 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Immunology | Institution: London University |
| Year: 1985 | Degree: BSc (Hons) | Subject: Applied Biology | Institution: Hertfordshire University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2001 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: CEO | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert oversees the running and development. She ensures that the events that the company runs are topical, that the chairs are well recognized in their field and that the meeting agenda is packed with high caliber, up to date talks. She also develops science networks and is always working at keeping at the forefront of science communication. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 2000 | Employer: The Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Tru | Title: Senior Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Head of Stem Cell Research group / lecturer. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1996 | Employer: The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology | Title: Post Doc position | Department: |
Responsibilities:Arthritis Research |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1989 to 1987 | Employer: The Mount Sinai Hospital (New York, USA) | Title: Post Doc position | Department: |
Responsibilities:Diabetes Research |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1989 | Employer: Cambridge University | Title: Research Associate and PhD student | Department: |
Responsibilities:Researching Autoimmunity |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1987 | Employer: The Royal Postgraduate Medical School (London). | Title: Research Associate and PhD student | Department: |
Responsibilities:Researching Autoimmune Thyroid Disease |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Royal Society of Medicine; Royal College of Pathologists; Institute of Biology; British Society of Immunology; Chartered Biologist (1999); Member of the Institute of Biology (1999); Member of the Royal College of Pathologists (1997); Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (2007); Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (2008). |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Published over 100 scientific articles. Presents science to non scientists in magazines, teaching documents and on television. Currently producing/editing a book on food controversy and another on women in science. |