Dawn Marie Cooper
Purbrook
Summary
Accomplished scientist with extensive expertise in molecular biology and a wealth of experience using advanced scientific techniques such as ELISA, RNA extraction, and flow cytometry. Demonstrates proficiency in scientific communication, peer review, and quality control assessment. Known for resilience under pressure and initiative taking, with a proven track record in collaborative working and team leadership. Committed to advancing research through innovative experimental design and regulatory compliance awareness. Career goals include contributing to groundbreaking research while fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and continuous learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research Fellow and Co-ordinator of The International Working Group on New Developments in Pharmacovigilance
The Drug Safety Research Unit
Southampton
2022.10 - 2025.12
- Organised, led, facilitated, and participated in the International Working Group for New Developments in Pharmacovigilance which contained over sixty members.
- Authored manuscripts in collaboration with members of the group.
- Involved in multiple research projects within the Institute of Pharmacovigilance Science.
- Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Portsmouth.
- Publications: Cooper, D. M, Platt, R. W, Hunsel, van F, Davies, M, Yeomans, A, Lane, S, Shakir, S, ‘The International Working Group on New Developments in Pharmacovigilance: Advancing Methods and Communication in Pharmacovigilance.’ Clinical Therapeutics, 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2023.12.008 and Hunsel van F, Lane S, Cooper D, Aurelius T, Bobbins A, Dickinson H, Hauben M, Morris D, Puijenbroek van E, Yeomans A, Younus M, Shakir S, ‘Perspective on Better Access to Data and Data Integration in Pharmacovigilance: Information from a Focus Group, Drug Safety, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40264-025-01646-2
- Lead author on one additional additional manuscript which is currently being reviewed by the journal Drug Safety.
NHS Associate Practitioner Biochemistry
Queen Alexandra Hospital
2011.05 - 2017.08
- Administered and managed quality controls and delivered routine maintenance, calibrations and general operation and troubleshooting of a wide variety of analysers.
- Directed and managed the accurate logging and recording of laboratory data on a daily basis including analyser activity logs and stock control records.
- Efficiently coordinated with the biomedical and clinical scientists to deliver support and assistance and ensured the efficient and accurate completion of tests. Actively conducted and delivered tests including routine blood tests, both automated and manual, and those involving other bodily fluids.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with engineers and other outside agencies.
- Effectively managed and delivered supervision, mentoring, training, and development to new, junior, and senior members of staff as well as rendered assistance in the maintenance of accurate training records and reports.
NHS Health Information Advisor
Southampton
Southampton
2008.03 - 2010.12
- Managed and organised investigations and researched specific queries regarding health conditions and treatments received from patients and outside agencies.
- Collaborated with other health information advisors and nurses. Delivered information to the patient/agency in an accurate and appropriate manner in a written or verbal format.
Administrative Officer
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
2000.01 - 2007.08
- Expertly investigated potential benefit fraud which involved participating in surveillance, gathering of evidence for possible prosecution and interviewing under caution.
- Effectively delivered distinct roles involving a diverse range of skills.
- Gained excellent crisis management skills after assisting many customers that had experienced bereavement and loss of income.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Pharmacovigilance
The University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 2023.02 - 2025.08
PhD - Respiratory Toxicology
The University Hospital
Southampton 2018.10 - 2022.07
Master of Research - Advanced Biological Sciences (MRes)
The University of Southampton
Southampton 2017.09 - 2018.08
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences (Biology)
The Open University
Milton Keynes 2008.08 - 2016.12
AS - Human Biology
South Downs College
Waterlooville 2005.09 - 2006.06
GCSEs - Mixed
Purbrook Park School
Purbrook 1992.09 - 1996.06
Skills
- A wealth of experience using a variety of scientific techniques and methods including: ELISA (manual and automated), lactate dehydrogenase measurement assay, RNA extraction, mammalian cell culture and gene expression of cultured cells using RT-qPCR, protein extraction, virus amplification and tissue culture effective dose assay, SDS electrophoresis and Western blotting, flow cytometry, microbial culture, time course experiments and PNA probe design, validation, and application
- Scientific communication
- Quality control assessment
- Research network building
- Teaching and mentoring
- Conference presentations
- Statistical analysis
- Collaborative working
- Initiative taking
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Flexible
REFERENCES
- Matthew, Loxham, BBSRC David Phillips Fellow, m.loxham@soton.ac.uk, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO16 6YD, School of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Southampton, Faculty of Medicine, MP 888, Level F, University Hospital Southampton
- Louise, Duvall, Clinical Biochemist, Louiseduvall@porthosp.nhs.uk, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Pathology Block Level E, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, Blood Sciences
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma - Pharmacovigilance
The University of Portsmouth
2023.02 - 2025.08
Research Fellow and Co-ordinator of The International Working Group on New Developments in Pharmacovigilance
The Drug Safety Research Unit
2022.10 - 2025.12
PhD - Respiratory Toxicology
The University Hospital
2018.10 - 2022.07
Master of Research - Advanced Biological Sciences (MRes)
The University of Southampton
2017.09 - 2018.08
NHS Associate Practitioner Biochemistry
Queen Alexandra Hospital
2011.05 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences (Biology)
The Open University
2008.08 - 2016.12
NHS Health Information Advisor
Southampton
2008.03 - 2010.12
AS - Human Biology
South Downs College
2005.09 - 2006.06
Administrative Officer
Portsmouth
2000.01 - 2007.08
GCSEs - Mixed
Purbrook Park School
1992.09 - 1996.06