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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
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • 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
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided "excellent customer service"
  • Worked collaboratively and effectively with other volunteers

Education

MBiol - Biology

University of Oxford
Oxford
10.2020 - 06.2024

A-Levels -

Bournville College
Birmingham
09.2017 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Psychology

English, Maths And Science Tuition And Examination
Birmingham

GCSEs -

Queensbridge School
Birmingham

Skills

  • 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
03.2021 - 04.2021

MBiol - Biology

University of Oxford
10.2020 - 06.2024

Voluntary Worker

Oxfam
06.2019 - 09.2019

A-Levels -

Bournville College
09.2017 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Psychology

English, Maths And Science Tuition And Examination

GCSEs -

Queensbridge School
Poppy Emson