Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

My primary responsibility is to develop efficient and robust processes for the manufacture of viral gene therapy vectors. However assessing new technology for application in manufacturing processes is also a vital part of the job.

This job combines a need to spend a large amount to of time designing, performing and analysing experimental data with interaction with colleagues and clients to ensure project goals and timelines are met.

Problem solving and novel science!

Gene therapy has grown massively in the last few years. In order to meet the demands of the industry for clinical material we have to constantly innovate and work at a high pace while maintaining high quality.

Gene therapy is undergoing rapid growth due to successful clinical trials and has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of cancer and monogenic diseases. It is great to be part of an organization that enables the manufacture of these novel drugs!

Protein/virus purification, cell culture, statistical analysis, problem solving, basic molecular biology.

cGMP and process scale chromatography operation.

Diploma in Mandarin from the Harbin Institute of Technology, China 2007-2008

PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge, UK 2008-2012

Biotechnology Industry, Own business.

Possibly study for an MBA.

Ensure you get laboratory experience. Take advantage of the department's extra curricular opportunities such as summer research placements and the in-vivo course. Investigate how what is taught in BMS is relevant to industry.