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Induced and analysed viral glycoprotein expression in Nicotiana benthamiana under an optogenetic system. Analysed data from up to 30 plant samples at a time across different experimental conditions, making evidence-based conclusions to inform next steps. Proactively troubleshot and adapted protocols to improve experimental design.

Researcher in Plant Molecular Pharming (Masters project) - Plant Chemetics Lab, University of Oxford - University of Oxford

(2025-09 - 2026-06)

• Induced and analysed viral glycoprotein expression in Nicotiana benthamiana under an optogenetic system.
• Analysed data from up to 30 plant samples at a time across different experimental conditions, making evidence-based conclusions to inform next steps.
• Proactively troubleshot and adapted protocols to improve experimental design.
• Adhered to SOPs and maintained accurate and detailed lab documentation using LabArchives.
• Presented findings to a group of 15-20 PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at weekly lab meetings.

1979 Society President - University College, Oxford - University College, Oxford

(2023-10 - 2024-06)

• Headed committee of seven as president of college feminist society serving a student body of over 600 undergraduates.
• Organised 12 events across one academic year including discussion groups and speaker panels, increasing attendance by >30%.
• Successfully campaigned to make free sanitary products available for students in college.
• Negotiated for an annual budget of £1000 and allocated resources to maximise impact.
• Managed communications and social media channels with reach within and outside the university.
• Reorganised committee positions to reflect society needs; implemented treasurer role.

Flute ensemble founder and leader - University College, Oxford - University College, Oxford

(2025-09 - 2026-06)

• Established a new student flute ensemble and recruited members from within college and the wider university.
• Coordinate weekly rehearsals, providing sheet music for 6 regular members and arranging venue booking.

Bar assistant - Yarnbury Beer Festival - Yarnbury Beer Festival

(2024-07 - 2024-07)

• Served customers, processed cash/ card transactions and maintained service speed during a high-volume weekend event.
• Worked efficiently in a team of 5 to ensure smooth operations.

MBiochem Integrated Masters in Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) - Biochemistry - University of Oxford (2022 - 2026)

Supplementary Subject - Chemical Pharmacology - University of Oxford (2024 - 2024)

A-levels - Biology, Chemistry and Maths - Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form (2020 - 2022)

Student ambassador - Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form (2020 - 2022)

GCSEs - Acle Academy (2015 - 2022)

LIBF Level 2 Certificate in Financial Education - Financial Education - Acle Academy (2015 - 2022)

Senior prefect and deputy head girl - Acle Academy (2015 - 2022)