Sophie Ryan

Project support for Dr Alicia Forsberg, School of Psychology

• Supporting research preparation by managing translations via Crowdin, ensuring linguistic accuracy
• Organising data in Excel
• Demonstrated consistent time management and reliability by balancing voluntary research contributions and analysis

• Gained hands-on experience in IHC protocols for the visualisation of pathological markers in rodent brain tissue
• Practiced the handling and preparation of coronal brain slices

• Shadowed a multidisciplinary team (specialist Parkinson’s nurse, rehab assistants, psychologist) to understand the management of stroke and Parkinson’s Disease
• Observed the application of rehabilitation protocols and Parkinson’s assessments, discussing the link between neuroimaging research, patient symptom presentation, and management of stroke and PD.

• Successfully balanced demanding evening into night shifts alongside a rigorous academic schedule during my degree
• Collaborated within a team to unload deliveries, sort inventory, and organise stock under tight seasonal deadlines
• Maintained adherence to inventory layout protocols and health and safety standards to ensure efficiency on the shop floor and support customers

• Demonstrated high-level organisational skills by managing multiple priorities, handling financial transactions, and delivering fast, friendly service during peak hours
• Developed strong adaptability and customer-facing communication skills, resolving customer inquiries
• Rigorously followed food hygiene and workplace safety regulations, providing a high level of personal reliability