Amelie Ridley

Incoming student MPhil Therapeutic Sciences @ Cambridge University | First Class Graduate Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) @ University of Edinburgh | Exchange Student @ Cornell

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Biology A level tutor at MyTutor Learning
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • EUSci - Edinburgh University Science Media (1 yr 11 mos)
    • Podcast Host
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

      This role involves interviewing individuals in science, research, industry, and healthcare. Recent interviews include Dr Benneyworth (HSSIB CEO), Dr Souza (Director at Greiner BioOne) and Dr Mole and Dr Webster (co-founders of Kynos therapeutics)

    • Marketing Officer
      Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos

  • Osteophath Clinic Receptionist at How Osteopathic Clinic
    Feb 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Summer Internship at The Babraham Institute
    Aug 2025 - Sep 2025 · 2 mos

    Worked alongside PhD researchers to investigate DNA damage and repair mechanisms during class switch recombination in AID knockout mice. Analysed spectral flow cytometry data using FlowJo and IDEAS to quantify γH2AX fluorescence, assessing double-strand break resolution efficiency. Contributed to experimental troubleshooting and data interpretation, developing strong skills in bioinformatics, critical analysis, and scientific communication.

  • Event Staff at The wandering bistro
    Jun 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos