Marie-Ange K.

Experience

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  Macquarie University

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Medical Research Trainee

  Assisted in research projects at the Australian School of Advanced Medicine (ASAM); A medical research institute in a medical school linked to a private teaching hospital situated on the campus of Macquarie University, Sydney. Co-operated with scientists to undergo research projects in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension and Anaemia.Research Projects Undertaken: Erythropoietin levels in a model of Chronic Kidney DiseaseTreatment of High blood pressure (Hypertension) in Chronic Kidney Disease with a Calcium Channel BlockerWith the application of experimental techniques: • Blood pressure measurement• RNA extraction and polymerase chain reactions (PCR)• Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA)• Urinalysis• Plasma Analysis Show less

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  Queen Mary University of London

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2018

  Investigated potential drug targets of nausea by studying human gastric functionResponsibilities including: • Review and critique of existing scientific literature• Design and implementation of scientific experiments (Pharmacology, Physiology, Cell Biology and Electrophysiology)• Data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of findings• Liaising with healthcare professionals (HCPs)• Obtaining informed consent from patients (in compliance with GCP and ICH guidelines) • Human sample collection, processing, and storage • Abstract, manuscript and report writing• Presentation during meetings and international scientific conferences • Teaching and training visiting students and colleagues in scientific techniques Show less

  • Laboratory Demonstrator

    Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Doctoral Researcher (Scientist) : Gastrointestinal Neuropharmacology

    Oct 2014 - Dec 2018
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  STEM Ambassadors

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2017

  Volunteer (STEM Ambassador)

  Assisted staff at the centre of the cell exhibition & Pod Shows held at the Blizard Institute, Whitechapel (East London) to engage individuals of all ages with scientific research. Also participated in career workshops , giving advice and facilitating mock career interviews in East London secondary schools.

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  GSK

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  Visiting Research Scientist (PhD Placement Student)

  Conducted FLIPR assays to measure calcium mobilisation in pacemaker cells of human stomach

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  BowelCancerSurvivors

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Medical Research Consultant

  Engaged with the public to promote bowel cancer awareness regarding novel research undertaken at the Royal London Hospital to improve patient outcomes using new screening techniques, surgery, treatment and support after cancer survival. https://twitter.com/bc_survivors

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  DRIAD

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Innovation Consultant- UK Lead

  Supported French & English deep-tech startups and Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the design & management of their projects to secure competitive public funding for research and development (From providers including but not limited to Innovate UK, Eureka, Horizon 2020 and BPI France). Secured £550k in innovation grant funding for UK-based technology startups. Responsibilities including: • Client relationship management• Identification and assessment of prospective innovation projects• Secondary research (Product, Market, and Competitor Analysis) • Structuration of project management plans including budget allocation• Technical writing and proof-reading of grant proposals • Participation in innovation and entrepreneurship meetings (within the Northern Powerhouse)• Marketing content generation (blog posts and communication material e.g. client newsletters) Show less

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  Genedata

  Oct 2020 - now

  Driving the awareness and adoption of Genedata Profiler (an innovative data integration and analytics platform for precision medicine) by communicating the value it brings the target customer and how it helps them overcome their challenges. To do this, I work cross-functionally with technical product management, marketing, scientific consulting, and business development, to create and execute go-to-market strategies, launch marketing campaigns, define messaging and generate marketing material. My other responsibilities include competitive analysis and generating enablement material for business development. Show less Generated awareness of two bioinformatics software solutions of Genedata (Genedata Profiler; a data integration & analytics platform for precision medicine and Genedata Selector; a platform that simplifies and automates the analysis of NGS data for biotherapeutic quality control) by producing scientific and product-focused content. Produced content including blog articles, press releases, case studies, website landing page content, and videos. Drafted templates to support business development for email campaigns and social media communication. Organized and moderated events (webinars & customer events). Show less

  • Product Marketing Manager

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Scientific Marketing Specialist

    Oct 2020 - Dec 2021