Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
PhD Thesis: Dissecting Chemoresistance in Small Cell Lung Cancer. Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute Cancer Biomarker Centre. Professor Caroline Dive. • In collaboration with the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Division of Cancer Sciences to identify novel biomarkers of SCLC response and chemotherapy resistance. • Analysing and interpreting highly complex experimental data generated using human and mouse tissue samples, including samples from SCLC patients and patient derived xenografts. • Regular presentations of key findings to a wide range of audiences including funders, collaborators, HCPs with varying degrees of expertise. • Liaising with NHS staff for recruitment of patients to obtain biological material for research. • Following current HTA legislation regulating the use of human tissue samples and adhering to the strict guidelines governing compliance and record maintenance. • Preparation and submission of scientific documentation including progress reports for University, grant applications, and scientific publications. • Attending and presenting at conferences, seminars, and meetings to expand the knowledge base and networking to build new relationships within the wider scientific community.
Research Intern in the lab of Professor Caroline Dive, Cancer Biomarker Centre. Title of the project: Dissecting Chemoresistance in Small Cell Lung Cancer.
I led the Manchester branch of the Innovation Forum, a global non-profit grassroots network aiming to drive innovative technology development by connecting innovators, industry and investors. • Organized events in a global grassroots network of over 10,000 innovators. • Promoted innovation through various events such as the IMAGINE IF! accelerator. • Set up collaborations with start-ups as well as business and academic leaders. • Secured and negotiated sponsorship deals. • Lead a team of business development and marketing professionals. • Connected and exchanged ideas with Innovation Forum team leaders globally.
• Setting up collaborations with start-ups as well as business and academic leaders. • Secured and negotiated sponsorship deals.
• Setting up collaborations with start-ups as well as business and academic leaders. • Secured and negotiated sponsorship deals.
Master Thesis: Identification of Novel Molecules Involved in Metastatic Progression of Squamous Cell Carcinoma. German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Division of Signaling and Functional Genomics, Prof. Dr. Michael Boutros. • Extensive education in all aspects of oncology and cutting edge research. • Analysis and presentation of scientific data to colleagues and supervisors.
Research Intern in the lab of PD Dr. Adelheid Cerwenka, Research Group Innate Immunity. Title of the project: Role of Adaptor Molecules in NKp30 Expression.
Research Assistant in the Division Signaling and Functional Genomics, Prof. Dr. Michael Boutros Performed Genotyping