Poppy Emson
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
University of Oxford MBiol graduate. Undertook lab-based master's research project on mechanotransduction pathways in immune/cancer cell lines within the university's Department of Oncology. Proficient in laboratory techniques essential to molecular/cell biology research. Highly motivated and conscientious, with demonstrated ability to insightfully guide own research and work effectively in laboratory settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research assistant
The Oxford Bee Lab
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2021.03 - 2021.04
- Processed pollen samples within laboratory setting
- Gained experience using standard laboratory equipment
- Optimised protocols to improve efficiency of sample processing
- Adapted to new data to guide further research
Voluntary Worker
Oxfam
Birmingham, BIR
2019.06 - 2019.09
- Provided "excellent customer service"
- Worked collaboratively and effectively with other volunteers
Education
MBiol - Biology
University of Oxford
Oxford 2020.10 - 2024.06
A-Levels -
Bournville College
Birmingham 2017.09 - 2019.06
A-Levels - Psychology
English, Maths And Science Tuition And Examination
BirminghamGCSEs -
Queensbridge School
BirminghamSkills
- Scholarly writing
- Laboratory techniques including tissue culture, western blotting, and immunofluroescence
- Ability to conduct literature searches and critically engage with scientific papers
- Extensive presentation skills
- Microscopy and image analysis
- Coding using R
- Statistical analysis
- Data visualisation techniques
- Interpersonal savvy
- Subject-Specific knowledge
- Fieldwork execution
Timeline
Research assistant
The Oxford Bee Lab
2021.03 - 2021.04
MBiol - Biology
University of Oxford
2020.10 - 2024.06
Voluntary Worker
Oxfam
2019.06 - 2019.09
A-Levels -
Bournville College
2017.09 - 2019.06
A-Levels - Psychology
English, Maths And Science Tuition And Examination
GCSEs -
Queensbridge School