Inspired by a passionate biology teacher, Stephanie knew that she wanted to study biology, and specifically genetics, from the age of fifteen. So, in 2009 she went to the University of Nottingham to do just that, and completed her degree in genetics in 2012. Since then, Stephanie has worked in industry.
When she completed her degree, Stephanie joined a Nottingham-based CRO as a Technician, where she spent almost three years working in histology and immunohistochemistry.
In 2016, Stephanie moved to Oxford and joined Immunocore as a scientist in the target validation team. As a molecular biologist, she carried out imaging work, looking for early-stage oncology targets. Her role covered molecular biology, pathology, and detailed searching and bioinformatics.
At the end of 2019, Stephanie moved back to Nottingham to study for her Masters degree in Molecular Pathology. This gave her the opportunity to consolidate her experience from the previous six years in industry. Sadly though, due to the pandemic, the degree was online with remote study, which resulted in a heavy focus on image analysis and data handling, rather than lab work. Her department was studying colorectal cancer, and Stephanie focused her project on image analysis in colorectal cancer for c-Myc and CD44 genes.
On completion of her Masters, Stephanie then joined a start up in Derbyshire as a Laboratory Senior Technician, which gave her the opportunity to experience the set-up of a new genotyping lab, helping to put procedures in place, sourcing equipment and negotiating with suppliers.
In July 2021, Cellomatics appointed Stephanie as Bioassay Research Scientist. She was hired for her molecular biology experience and has had the opportunity to develop and learn new skills in cell and tissue culture.
“Every technique is available to me at Cellomatics and the company is supportive with training and taking time to develop my skills in areas that I have not worked in before. This is what you get with CROs – everyone has to be able to do everything as client projects can be very different,” comments Stephanie.
“Furthermore, I am enjoying working with such a great group of people – it is a friendly team. Looking ahead, I want to keep progressing as a scientist and I am enjoying the chance to get involved in client meetings and communications, something I hope to do more of.”
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