Eleanore Desouza

MSc Cancer Research & Precision Oncology graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, with a strong passion for translational cancer research, tumour biology and precision oncology. My research experience spans cancer biology, radiotherapy responses and molecular analysis with experience in bioinformatics. I have strong analytical, critical-thinking and scientific communication skills developed through respective research projects and presentations.

Alongside academics, I am an experienced team leader with a background in healthcare and community settings, demonstration strong leadership, communication, organisation and multidisciplinary working skills. Seeking an early-career opportunity within cancer research or related biomedical science.

Team Leader / Supervisor at Include Me 2 Club (2025-03 – Present)

• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team delivering community programmes to those with additional needs, managing staff & volunteer rotas, day-to-day operations and fundraising events. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and organisational procedures whilst managing competing priorities and maintaining effective communication across teams.
• Lead and support children and youth services delivering engaging programmes, activities and creating safe developing environments for young adults.

Care assistant / Support worker at Care Response 24/7 (2020-09 – 2024-08)

• Delivered person-centred care in community and residential settings, maintaining accurate clinical documentation and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Efficient medication administration in accordance with care plans.
• Responded efficiently to emergency calls and overnight care.
• Developed strong professionalism and time-management within fast-paced healthcare environments.

Care assistant / Home care worker at Constance Care (2019-10 – 2020-09)

• Provided personal care, moving and handling assistance and daily support within client's homes whilst maintaining professionalism and organisation.
• Adapted to challenging circumstances during the COVID-19 outbreak and worked effectively within a demanding environment.

Social Media Manager at Giffnock Women FC (2025-08 – Present)

• Managed social media and promotional content, growing the club's audience by 500+ followers in four months whilst coordinating with players and coaches.
• Demonstrated creativity, organisation and communication alongside university and employment commitments.

Rehabilitation & Dialysis Ward Volunteer at New Victoria Hospital (2018-06 – 2021-06)

• Supported patient mealtimes and daily ward activities whilst assisting healthcare staff with non-clinical patient care.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to patients.
• Gained exposure to multidisciplinary hospital environments and clinical workflows.

Classroom Volunteer at Isobel Mair School of Special Needs (2018-08 – 2019-04)

• Supported children with additional learning needs in academic and extracurricular activities.
• Encouraged participation and engagement in group activities.

Shop Volunteer at Oxfam (2017-06 – 2018-11)

• Supported stock management, donation processing, customer transactions and volunteer onboarding.

MSc in Cancer Research & Precision Oncology – University of Glasgow (2025-09 – 2026-09)

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science – Glasgow Caledonian University (2020-09 – 2025-05)