Cai Astley, Ph.D.

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  • Timeline

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2014

    Anatomy & Human Biology (BSc) Hons

    University of Liverpool
    Sept 2015 - Oct 2016

    Graduate Teaching Assistant - Clinical Anatomy

    University of Liverpool
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Sept 2016 - Mar 2020

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Nanomedicine & Vascular Pathology

    Manchester Metropolitan University
    Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

    Clinical Affairs Consultant

    SciMed Consultancy Ltd
    Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

    Senior Laboratory Manager

    Medicines Discovery Catapult
    Nov 2022 - Jun 2024

    Biological Safety Officer

    Charles River Laboratories
    Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
    Current Company
    Jul 2024 - now

    Laboratory Manager

    Medigold Health
  • About me

    Laboratory Manager @ Medigold Health | Laboratory Skills

  • Education

    • The manchester metropolitan university

      2016 - 2019
      Doctor of philosophy (phd) nanomedicine & vascular pathology
    • University of liverpool

      2015 - 2016
      Master of research (mres) biomedical science & translational medicine distinction
    • University of liverpool

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of science b.sc. (hons.) anatomy & human biology

      Activities and Societies: Surgical Scousers, Liverpool Biological Science Society, Institute of Anatomical Sciences

  • Experience

    • University of liverpool

      Jun 2011 - Jun 2014
      Anatomy & human biology (bsc) hons
    • University of liverpool

      Sept 2015 - Oct 2016

      Developed course material for the physician's associate studies program, including lectures, handouts, and specimen preparation. Taught clinical anatomy, specialising in head and neck regions, employing both prosected and dissected specimens. Stem Cells, Tissues & Disease

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant - Clinical Anatomy

        Dec 2015 - Oct 2016
      • Biomedical Science and Translational Medicine (MRes)

        Sept 2015 - Sept 2016
    • Manchester metropolitan university

      Sept 2016 - Mar 2020
      Doctor of philosophy (phd) nanomedicine & vascular pathology

      Doctoral research on nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), focusing on oxidative stress treatment. Synthesised and characterised both inorganic and organic nanoparticles using advanced chemianalytical techniques. Successfully demonstrated the efficacy of these nanoparticles through in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo studies. Research highlighted the therapeutic potential of nanoparticles in CVD treatment and laid groundwork for future clinical applications.

    • Scimed consultancy ltd

      Mar 2020 - Oct 2020
      Clinical affairs consultant

      Planned and performed clinical evaluation plans (CEP), clinical evaluation reports (CER) and post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) in accordance with MEDDEV 2.7/1 for a variety of projects within the healthcare industry to ensure compliance with EU MDR 2017/745.

    • Medicines discovery catapult

      Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

      Used my laboratory experience to support the UK COVID-19 response at the Lighthouse Laboratory Network, Alderley Park. In-house trainer for the Laboratory Scientist roles at the Lighthouse Laboratory Network. Coordinate and oversee laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with all laboratory and safety regulations to foster good scientific practices and ensure downstream validity of data.

      • Senior Laboratory Manager

        Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
      • Laboratory Manager

        Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
      • In-house Trainer

        Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
      • Bioscience Lead

        Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
    • Charles river laboratories

      Nov 2022 - Jun 2024
      • Biological Safety Officer

        Mar 2023 - Jun 2024
      • Quality Control Scientist

        Nov 2022 - Jun 2024
    • Medigold health

      Jul 2024 - now
      Laboratory manager

      Manage daily lab operations for drug and alcohol testing, ensuring compliance with ISO17025, ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO27001 standards.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Istr accredited biosafety (level 1) practitioner

      Institute of safety in technology and research
      Apr 2023
    • Google cybersecurity professional

      Google
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Developing your emotional intelligence

      Linkedin
      Nov 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified fire marshall (fm)

      St john ambulance
      Nov 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cai Astley, Ph.D.
      Biomedical Science & Translational Medicine Scholarship University of Liverpool Sep 2015
    • Awarded to Cai Astley, Ph.D.
      Pant-Y-Fedwen Foundation Scholarship Pant-y-Fedwen Foundation Sep 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Medical Assistant

      Issued by Ghana Volunteer Project on Jun 2013
      Ghana Volunteer ProjectAssociated with Cai Astley, Ph.D.
    • Healthcare Assistant

      Issued by The National Autistic Society on Jan 2015
      The National Autistic SocietyAssociated with Cai Astley, Ph.D.