Claire Bromley

Experience

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  University of Oxford

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

  Research Intern

  Project title: "The genetics of C.elegans immunity and development" Hodgkin lab• Awarded St Anne’s Vacation Laboratory Studentship

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  University of Bristol

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Research Intern

  Project title: "The regulation of p53 by C. elegans iASPP"Kuwabara lab• Awarded Wellcome Trust Vacation Scholarship

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  University of Oxford

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

  Project title: "The molecular mechanism of bicoid mRNA translational activation"Davis lab• Awarded 1st for dissertation and viva presentation Project title: "Visualising the dynamics of P bodies in Drosophila"Davis lab• Awarded British Society for Cell Biology Summer Vacation Scholarship

  • Masters project

    Sept 2012 - Mar 2013

  • Research Intern

    Aug 2012 - Sept 2012
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  Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Research Intern

  Project title: " The role of F-actin capping protein in Drosophila wing growth"Janody lab• Awarded Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência International Internship Scholarship

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  University College London

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  PhD rotation project

  Project title: "The neuronal mechanism of melatonin’s effect on sleep in zebrafish"Rihel lab

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  King's College London

  Feb 2014 - Mar 2018

  PhD thesis title: "The role of forces in zebrafish brain morphogenesis"Clarke and Owen LabsWe hypothesise that there is a ‘tug-of-war’ between two columns of neighbouring cells that acts to position them correctly in the developing brain. By cutting the ‘rope’ between cells we can measure how far they ‘fall back’. This gives us an idea of how hard they were pulling on each other.• Four year PhD programme that emphasises multi-disciplinary approaches to biology, including two rotation projects and a work placement• Presented research at national and international conferences and discussed results with leading scientists in the field• Developed skills in both oral and written communication through written reports, posters and PowerPoint presentations Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  • PhD Researcher

    Feb 2014 - Sept 2017
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  Science Museum Group

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  Contemporary Science Team Intern

  • Full-time placement at the Science Museum• Developed a museum display on a ‘SkinSuit’ worn by astronauts in space involving interviewing experts, researching objects and writing text• Wrote comment pieces on current news stories for display on-gallery• Researched new gallery ideas, including attending a conference to identify possible exhibits, and presented these at editorial meetings• Trained in public engagement and science communication• Assisted with events organisation for a maths festival, including establishing relationships with leading academics and performing audience experience research Show less

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  RIKEN

  Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  Research Scientist

  One year postdoc in the Wang lab at RIKEN BDR, manipulating protein location with light to explore the processes controlling how the fruit fly embryo is shaped during development. • Managed a new project to introduce optogenetics tools into the lab• Proofread and edited papers, grant proposals and abstracts for scientific content, grammar and syntax• Developed communication skills by adapting to language barriers and cultural differences• Learned Japanese through classes and independent study Show less

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  Alzheimer's Research UK

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

  Science Communications Officer (Content)

  • Writing a wide range of copy including newsletters, press releases, social media content, blogs and detailed breakdowns of project progress• Leading on the communication of our research impacts, including working collaboratively to identify case studies and developing content for a new internal resource• Training new starters from a variety of backgrounds to enable them to talk confidently about dementia research• Running regular internal presentations about the different research we fund• Acting as a spokesperson for the charity both virtually and in person• Promoting the work of the Comms team across the charity in my role as Internal Comms Champion Show less

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  Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Senior Science Communications Manager

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Science Communications - Philanthropy Team Lead

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Science Communication Manager

    Aug 2021 - Mar 2022