Experience

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  Berkeley scott

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Retail employee
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  Igem competition

  May 2017 - Nov 2017

  Student researcher

  Engineering of Acyl-Homoserine Lactone Quorum-Sensing Genes in Pseudomonas Putida- Addressing the major health issue Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms pose to cystic fibrosis patients by inhibiting biofilm formation in non-pathogenic P. putida, which presents a similar quorum-sensing pathway to its pathogenic counterpart. Our findings helped elucidate some of the underlying mechanisms of pathogenicity in P. aeruginosa.Summer research project under the supervision of Dr C. Smith and Dr S. Coleman. Able to conduct in-depth literature searching and design a project with experimental procedures. Performed routine molecular cloning and in vitro protein characterization. Defended the project at the Giant Jamboree in Boston, USA. Show less

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  Microbiology society

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2018

  Student researcher

  Tackling antibiotic resistance by sampling marine bacteria and investigating their antimicrobial properties.Extracurricular project sponsored by the Microbiology Society and under the supervision of Dr L. Percy. Carried out bacterial culture and antibacterial tests through agar well diffusion tests.

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  University of westminster

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

  Bsc thesis

  Quantitative analysis of the composition of the outer membrane of Mycobacterium phlei using reverse micelle extraction- Characterising the outer membrane lipid profile of M. phlei and laying the groundwork for future therapeutic targetsUndergraduate degree research project supervised by Dr S. Raheem. Gained skills in routine bacterial work, reverse micelle extraction and thin layer chromatography.

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  Ucl cancer institute

  May 2019 - Sept 2019

  Msc thesis

  Title "Tribodies: From cancer research to treatment of Haemophilia A"Received a distinction for my work on translating the successes of BiTE immunotherapy within the clinical setting of Haemophilia A. Developed a first-of-its-kind triple antibody for FVIII deficiency. Research acquired by Novalgen.Master degree research project supervised by Dr V. Muczynski. Developing in-depth knowledge of molecular biology techniques, cell culture, affinity-based protein purification, SDS-page characterization with Western Blot and Coomassie Blue, and in vitro protein characterisation using haemostasis assays. Show less

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  Novalgen

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

  Project manager r&d haemophilia a

  Project Manager R&D at NovalGen, an early-stage biotech startup specialising in immunotherapy for a wide range of diseases.Reporting to Director of R&D, leading NovalGen’s Haemophilia A R&D pipeline.Key achievements:🚀 Delivered the drug 2 months prior to deadline and within allocated budget🚀 Piloted the company’s internal communication strategy through the creation of a newsletter and the organisation of team building activities🚀 Implemented the company’s ESG strategy by launching a waste reduction campaign within our laboratories, effectively saving 12% in consumable costsOther responsibilities included:✅ Spearheaded Haemophilia A R&D pipeline✅ Performed tasks central to program progress, including scheduling, budgeting and resource management✅ Communicated with, managed and coordinated a team of 6 project members ✅ Critically evaluated scientific literature for R&D process optimisation✅ Analysed and presented project data at scientific congresses Show less

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  Click & couture

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

  Head of strategy & innovation

  Head of Innovation & Strategy at Click & Couture, an early-stage greentech startup specialising offering textile waste management solutions.Reporting to CEO, leading Click & Couture’s leading innovation portfolio. Key achievements:🚀 500kg of textile waste diverted from landfill🚀 €100k MRR within 6 months of launch🚀 Developed a privileged partnership with Suez Waste France🚀 Represented the company at numerous pitch competitions: Impact Award GEF startup weekend, Finalist CCI Incubator, Finalist Atuge Pitch competition, Finalist Groupe SOS-Suez IncubatorOther responsibilities included:✅ Successfully delivered a sustainable and high-margin B2B waste management service for professional clothes ✅ Conducted market research and competitive analysis, enabling the identification of opportunities ✅ Developed and implemented go-to-market strategies for new products✅ Monitored and identified potential partnerships, fostering a collaborative industry ecosystem Show less

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  Antler

  Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

  Founder in residence

  🚀 Antler is the investor backing the world’s most driven founders, from day zero to greatness. Founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future, we partner with people across six continents to launch and scale high-potential startups that address meaningful opportunities and challenges. Knowing that exceptional founders can come from anywhere with any background, we have offices in 25 cities, including Austin, New York, London, Berlin, Stockholm, Bangalore, Jakarta, Portugal, Singapore, Seoul, Spain, Tokyo, and Sydney. Our global community backs people from the beginning with co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. Fueled by a personal passion that goes beyond traditional investing, we have helped create and invested in more than 600 startups across a wide range of industries and technologies, with the goal of backing more than 6,000 by 2030. 🚀 Show less

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  Kolibri

  Oct 2023 - now

  Chief of staff