Refine qPCR Analysis Pipelines Before They Become Deviations

Laura holds a BSc in Zoology from Queen Mary University of London, an MSc in Palaeoanthropology from UCL, and a PhD in Environmental Sciences from Royal Holloway, University of London. Her academic journey has been fueled by a broad interest in the life sciences and a passion for making complex science accessible to diverse audiences. Before joining Technology Networks in 2025, she gained experience across several areas of science communication, including e-learning, external communications, and science writing. Her work has focused on translating technical research into engaging, understandable content tailored for both specialist and general audiences. As a Scientific Content Producer for custom video content at Technology Networks, Laura is particularly interested in bridging the gap between scientific discovery and public engagement through creative storytelling. Her work aims to support scientific literacy while highlighting the real-world impact of research and innovation.

Irene Sarkar is a Field Application Scientist with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Pharma Analytics team. In this role, she is responsible for providing technical and scientific support and expertise to BioProduction customers across Benelux and Nordics, ensuring successful implementation and use of analytical solutions. She currently lives in Utrecht, Netherlands and completed her PhD in Immunology at the University of Bergen, Norway. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher, Irene gained experience in the preclinical space of drug development, serving as an Application Scientist for 4.5 years, focusing on immunotherapy and ATMPs. She also played a key role in product development and was the lead scientist for multiple projects with academic key opinion leaders and biopharma laboratories, resulting in publications in peer-review journals. Throughout her career, Irene has combined deep technical expertise with commercial insight to enable customers to adopt innovative technologies, enabling biopharma partners to accelerate process development, improve manufacturing efficiency, and deliver life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.