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Schools:
University of London
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Institute of Neurology, UCL
Position:
Research assistant
Time period:
June 2007 - January 2008
Description:
Research assistant in Molecular Neuroscience department using basic molecular biology techniques to characterise spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA).
Employer:
Pfizer Laboratory Limited
Position:
In vivo electrophysiologist
Time period:
July 2006 - May 2007
Description:
Permanent role as in vivo electrophysiologist in Sex Health3. Laser Doppler and histology were performed to assess brain stimulation-induced sexual arousal in anaesthetised female rats.
Employer:
Pfizer Laboratory Limited
Position:
Work experience
Time period:
September 2004 - June 2006
Description:
18 months new graduate rotation. I worked in Urology where I performed cystometry in both anaesthetised rats and guinea pigs for routine screening. I also contributed to the development of the citric acid model in anaesthetised rats2. I also worked in Pain where I have gained experience of a range of electrophysiological techniques used within the group such as reflex EMG, laminectomy for ectopic discharge/WDR, microneurography, peripheral nerve recording and laser Doppler.
Employer:
GlaxoSmithkline Neurology and GI CEDD
Position:
Project
Time period:
March 2004 - June 2004
Description:
Carried out MSc project to investigate the role of EP3 receptors in contractile responses of rat gastric fundus and distal colon. Techniques involved included radioligand binding, cell culture, FLIPR and bioassays.
Employer:
Centre for Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, King’s College London
Position:
Work experience
Time period:
June 2003 - September 2003
Description:
11 weeks summer placement in a pharmacology laboratory. I performed and altered the protocol on a daily basis in order to optimise the mouse aorta bioassay. I obtained group data for dose response curves of CGRP and Adrenomedullin and examined the effect of a novel antagonist (BIBN4096BS) on these peptides1. I had the opportunity to observe other in vivo methods carried out in the laboratory, such as skin oedema assay and cardiovascular model.
Employer:
British Pharmacological and Physiological Society
Position:
Trainee
Time period:
September 2002
Description:
A week training course for Biomedical Research methods, which was held at King’s College London. I gained first hand in vivo experience and discussed the ethical issues of animal experimentation.
Employer:
British Pharmacological and Physiological Society
Position:
Course
Time period:
April 2002
Description:
I completed the Home Office Personal Licence (module 1-4) course at King’s College London.
EDUCATION
University:
University of London
Time period:
2003 - 2004
Degree:
Drug Discovery Skills , MSc
University:
University of London
Time period:
2000 - 2003
Degree:
Biomedical Science , BSc
University:
University of London
Time period:
2008 - Present
Degree:
MPhil
University:
University of London
Time period:
2008 - Present
Degree:
Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology, PhD
PUBLICATIONS
Articles:
1. Grant, A.D., Tam, C. W., Lazar, Z., Shih, M.K. and Brain, S.D. (2004) The calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist BIBN4096BS blocks CGRP and adrenomedullin vasoactive responses in the microvasculature. British Journal of Pharmacology 142:1091–1098.
2. McMurray, G., Casey, J.H. and Naylor, A.M. (2006) Animal models in urological disease and sexual dysfunction. British Journal of Pharmacology 147:S62-S79.
3. Thomson, S., Ramsey, S., Cheung, J. and Allers, K.A. (2007) C-fos expression following social and sexual behaviour in male and female rodents (Abstract for neuroscience conference).
