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Senior Scientific Specialist

at Technology Networks

After completing an undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge in 2006, Karen became a research scientist at the Animal Health Trust, UK. During her time there, she completed a PhD in molecular microbiology and evolutionary genetics in partnership with the University of Cambridge and went on to hold a post-doctoral position. Her research focused on the fundamental biology of infectious diseases, outbreak analysis and the development of vaccines and diagnostic assays. In 2017 she left the lab to pursue a career in science communication. As senior scientific specialist, Karen employs her wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to coordinate and create a range of scientific content, tools and resources for the site, lead and innovate interdepartmental projects and provide scientific support across the teams.

Education

University of Cambridge

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)

Awards & Certifications

National Finalist in Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Scheme

Walter and Dorothy Plowright Memorial Prize for Young Researchers, 2nd

National Finalist in SET for Britain

Accreditations

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) trained

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines - Distinction recognised by Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)

Natural Sciences, BA (Hons), MA recognised by University of Cambridge

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) recognised by University of Cambridge

Member recognised by American Society for Microbiology

Member recognised by Microbiology Society

Member recognised by The Veterinary Research Club

Areas of Expertise

Vaccine and Diagnostic Development and Commercialization

Wine Analysis and Production

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Published Content

Total: 236

Opinionated Science Episode 10: COVID-19 Vaccines: Three Leading Candidates, Assessed content piece image

Opinionated Science Episode 10: COVID-19 Vaccines: Three Leading Candidates, Assessed

In this episode, the TN team discusses three promising vaccine candidates being developed for COVID-19. We take a deep dive into the data from these vaccine trials to try and work out what successes can be celebrated and what unanswered questions still remain.

Industry Insight

Decoding the Immune System

Our immune system is incredibly complex. Developing a complete understanding is an enormous undertaking but one to which scientists have been striving in order to advance disease understanding and improve treatments.

Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Across the Placenta

A study published in Nature Communications presented evidence of transplacental transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from an infected mother to her unborn child.

Industry Insight

Real-Time Wastewater Monitoring Enables Rapid COVID-19 Outbreak Detection

We spoke to Ari Goldfarb, CEO of Kando, about how their wastewater monitoring technology works and how it is being applied to the current monitoring efforts in the COVID-19 pandemic.

SARS-CoV-2 Immunity Rapidly Declines Within Months of Infection

A recent preprint study indicates that there is a rapid decline in the levels of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies during the weeks following initial infection. This raises questions over the potential for re-infection, the effectiveness that may be expected from vaccination and the viable window for antibody testing in disease surveillance.

Industry Insight

Cryo-EM Advances Are Good News for Drug Discovery

Exciting recent developments are seeing cryo-EM compete with other structural biology techniques for resolution. We spoke to Raymond Schrijver from Thermo Fisher Scientific, about why cryo-EM is so important to drug discovery and ways in which the technique is becoming more accessible.

Leading Scientists Plea for Indoor Airborne Spread of SARS-CoV-2 To Be Properly Addressed

A group of 239 multidisciplinary scientists from around the globe have united in an appeal to the medical community and relevant national and international bodies to recognize the potential for airborne spread of SARS-CoV-2. This could have important implications for the precautions needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially for indoor environments.

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Antimicrobial Resistance

A worrying and growing number of microbes are no longer thwarted by treatments as they are acquiring resistance. Scientists are consequently having to seek new drugs and strategies to tackle these rogue microbes.

Industry Insight

Moving Ions Around Corners To Revolutionize Disease Detection and Biotherapeutic Development

The study of proteins, lipids, metabolites and other related molecules are invaluable in early disease detection and biotherapeutic development. An innovative separation technology borne out of a US Federal Laboratory, known as structures for lossless ion manipulation, is helping scientists to achieving this.

SARS-CoV-2 Is Re-emerging Following the Relaxation of Lockdown Restrictions

In many countries, after weeks or months of tight COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, governments and officials have been gradually relaxing the rules. However, cases are now cropping up in areas declared "coronavirus free".

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