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MY BACKGROUND
With over a decade of academic research experience and published research spanning host–microbiome interactions, molecular biology and microbial pathogenesis, I combine scientific thinking with writing and visual design to make complex research understandable and useful.
My PhD at King's College London investigated Bacteroides fragilis in the gut, including the first reported measurement of its capsular polysaccharide A promoter orientation in vivo. As a postdoctoral researcher I studied how dental instruments affect aerosol generation and microbial viability, working alongside a clinician.
I then expanded my scientific toolkit through professional graphic design, developing expertise in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
BSc Biochemistry with Professional Placement
University of Bath, including a year at the Health Protection Agency developing a C. difficile cell adhesion assay.
MSc Nutrition and Food Science
University of Reading.
Industry biotech role in vaccine research.
Research Assistant, Immbio
PhD, King's College London
In Cellular Microbiology. Titled 'Sequelae of Bacteroides fragilis infection and carriage'.
King's College London. Investigating the impact of dental instrument design on aerosol generation and microbial viability.
Postdoctoral research assistant
Scientific consultancy and science communication
Lucy Emily Design
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TEACHING & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
3 Minute Thesis Winner
King's College London winner and UK semi-finalist. Involved explaining a PhD project to a lay audience in three minutes.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Oral Response
Awarded a King's College London Cultural Institute grant to pair PhD projects with artists and designers and share dental research with the public. I also contributed scientific input to the 'Spit Crystal' project at the Science Gallery's Mouthy season.
Tutorials & lectures
TEACHING
Led tutorials on antimicrobials, resistance and bacterial pathogenesis for dentistry students, and lectured MSc students on oral dysbiosis.
Marking & feedback
TEACHING
Marked and gave feedback on dental undergraduate essays, assessing scientific accuracy, argument and clarity.
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PUBLICATIONS
2016 | VACCINE 34(14)
Heat shock protein complex vaccines induce antibodies against Neisseria meningitidis via a MyD88-independent mechanism
2013 | IMMUNOLOGY 139(4)
Heat shock proteins as dendritic cell-targeting vaccines – getting warmer
WHERE I CAN HELP
04
10+
years of academic research experience
PhD
in Cellular Microbiology from King's College London
3
peer-reviewed publications in microbiology and immunology
RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY
Investigating a scientific question and synthesising the literature into clear, evidence-based reports and briefings.
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Presentations, figures and publication-quality graphics that make complex research understandable to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
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MY WORK PROCESS
Here is my step by step process from an initial enquiry to the final deliverables.
STEP TWO
QUESTIONNAIRE
I'll send a short questionnaire to gather specifics (scope, audience, budget, deadline etc).
STEP THREE
QUOTE & AGREEMENT
You'll receive a tailored quote. If we proceed, a 50% deposit and a short contract will secure the project.
STEP FOUR
MATERIALS
The client provides any relevant source material (draft text, sketches, branding guidelines, journal requirements).
STEP ONE
ENQUIRY
Fill out the enquiry form with a brief outline of your project.
STEP FIVE
FIRST DRAFT
I deliver the first draft of the project within the agreed timeframe.
STEP SIX
REVISIONS
Round 1: Client feedback and adjustments.
Round 2: Final polish and refinements.
STEP SEVEN
DELIVERY
Final files are delivered in the agreed formats (e.g. jpg, pdf).
STEP EIGHT
PAYMENT
The remaining balance is paid upon delivery.