Megan Pierce

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About me
Doctoral Researcher in leishmaniasis at the University of York
Education
- University of Leeds
  2018 - 2022
  Master of Biology and Bachelor of Science - MBiol, BSc Honours Biology, General First Class Honours
  Activities and Societies: •Vice President of FoBSoc (Faculty of Biological Sciences) society •Vice President of Leeds Friends of MSF society •Science writer for The Gryphon (Official University student newspaper) •School of Biology student representative •MBiol Biology course representative •Student representative on the Faculty of Biological Sciences board • The Faculty of Biological Sciences student buddy Masters research project: Dopamine beta-hydroxylase silencing in Toxoplasma gondii infected human neuroblastoma cell lines
- University of York
  2024 - 2028
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Biomedical Science
  MRC DiMeN DTP iCASE studentship researching the ubiquitin-proteasome system and drug discovery for leishmaniasis. Industrial partner: Boehringer Ingelheim (US).
Experience
- The Gryphon
  Sept 2020 - Jun 2022
  Science Writer
- University of Leeds
  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
  Leeds University Union - Faculty of Biological Sciences Society (FoBSoc) Dopamine beta-hydroxylase silencing in Toxoplasma gondii infected human neuroblastoma cell lines. The effect of water availability on plant growth responses in Arabidopsis thaliana.
  - LUU FoBSoc Vice President
    Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
  - Masters Research Project
    Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
  - Plant Molecular Biology - Summer Laboratory Intern
    Jul 2021 - Sept 2021
- KEEN
  Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
  Chair of the KEEN National Committee
  Chair on the National Committee at KEEN. KEEN is an award winning organisation and youth-led movement creating more inclusive communities for disabled people. We believe that changing young people’s perceptions of disability and inclusion is key to making future generations more inclusive.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
  Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
  Leeds Friends of MSF Vice President
- Labcorp Drug Development
  Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
  Laboratory Training Bootcamp
  Participated in Labcorp's Laboratory Bootcamp 2022. This Bootcamp provided a training experience for working in a regulated laboratory. I developed knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Gained experience in forward pipetting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), conducted to Labcorp's laboratory standards.
- Wellcome Sanger Institute
  Oct 2022 - Aug 2024
  High-throughput genomic sequencing laboratory specialising in malaria (parasite and vector) and influenza A/B. Malaria Parasite Genomic Surveillance Team Lee Lab - Led by Dr Marcus Lee.
  - Advanced Research Assistant (Genomic Surveillance Laboratory Platforms)
    May 2024 - Aug 2024
  - Advanced Research Assistant (MalariaGEN, Parasite R&D Team, Malaria Parasite Genomic Surveillance)
    Apr 2023 - May 2024
  - Advanced Research Assistant (Malaria Parasite Drug Resistance, Parasites and Microbes Programme)
    Oct 2022 - Apr 2023
- University of York
  Sept 2024 - now
  Doctoral Researcher (MRC DiMeN DTP iCASE)
  The ubiquitin-proteasome system and drug discovery for leishmaniasis. In collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim (US).Mottram lab - Led by Professor Jeremy Mottram.
Licenses & Certifications
- Working In A Regulated Laboratory - Certificate of Completion
  Labcorp Drug Development
  Jan 2022
- Leadership Training - Certificate of Completion
  KEEN
  Jan 2021
- Scuba Diver
  PADI
  Jan 2013
- Science Engagement in Action
  Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
  Jan 2023
- The Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership
  The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy
  Jan 2024
- Slowing the spread of invasive non-native species - Certificate of Completion
  University of Leeds
  Jan 2019
- Introduction to Disability Inclusion in the UK (training) - Certificate of Completion
  KEEN
  Jan 2021
- Chairing and Public Speaking Training - Certificate of Completion
  KEEN
  Jan 2021
- The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Bronze)
  The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
  Jan 2014
Volunteer Experience
- Disability Network Operational Group Community Engagement /Management Lead
  Issued by Wellcome Sanger Institute on Jan 2024
  Associated with Megan Pierce
- KEEN National Committee
  Issued by KEEN on Jan 2021
  Associated with Megan Pierce
- Cancer Champion - CancerSMART
  Issued by Yorkshire cancer community on Jan 2021
  Associated with Megan Pierce
- School Representative - The School of Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences
  Issued by Leeds University Union on Jan 2021
  Associated with Megan Pierce
- Student Representative on The Faculty of Biological Sciences Board
  Issued by University of Leeds on Jan 2020
  Associated with Megan Pierce
- MBiol Biology Course Representative - The School of Biology
  Issued by University of Leeds on Jan 2020
  Associated with Megan Pierce
- Student Buddy - The Faculty of Biological Sciences Buddy Scheme
  Issued by University of Leeds on Jan 2020
  Associated with Megan Pierce