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United Kingdom

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PhD in Protein Biochemistry | Academic Writing, Grant Proposals & Research Consulting

Profile Summary

I am a PhD-trained biochemist specialising in protein biochemistry, molecular biology, and structural biology. With over 8 years of research experience, I have worked on protein expression, purification, and structural characterisation using advanced techniques like NMR spectroscopy, FRET and mass spectrometry. In addition to hands-on lab expertise, I am a skilled scientific writer and consultant, having authored/co-authored 3 peer-reviewed publications and assisted researchers in preparing high-quality grant proposals, research manuscripts, and technical reports. I am passionate about helping businesses, startups, and researchers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors with: ✅ Scientific writing & editing (manuscripts, grant proposals, science communication) ✅ Research consulting (protein biochemistry, assay development, scientific strategy) ✅ Data analysis & visualization (structural biology, bioinformatics) If you need a dedicated expert to enhance your research or scientific communication, feel free to reach out and discuss your project.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ NMR Spectroscopy
• ★ Biochemistry
• ★ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Analytical Chemistry
• ☆ Spectroscopy
• ☆ Mass Spectrometry
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Structural Biology
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Recombinant Protein Expression
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Bioinformatics
• ☆ Gene & Protein Expression Analysis
• ☆ Biomolecular Engineering
• ☆ Gene Editing/CRISPR
• ☆ Protein/Enzyme Engineering
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Grant Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

February 2020 - August 2023

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Sheffield

May 2018 - January 2020

Post-Doctoral Researcher

University of Sheffield

August 2019 - December 2019

Post-graduate Researcher

University of Sheffield

June 2018 - August 2018

Education

PhD in Chemical Biology

University of Sheffield - United Kingdom

September 2013 - May 2018

PhD (Chemistry)

University of Sheffield

September 2013 - February 2018

M.Chem. (Chemistry)

University of Bristol - United Kingdom

September 2008 - May 2012

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

(2018). Flap Endonuclease 1 Mutations A159V and E160D Cause Genomic Instability by Slowing Reaction on Double-Flap Substrates . Biochemistry.

Bennet, I., Finger, L.D., Baxter, N.J., Ambrose, B., Hounslow, A., Thompson, M.J., Exell, J.C., Shahari, N.N.B.M., Craggs, T.D., Waltho, J.P., et al. (2018). Regional Conformational Flexibility Couples Substrate Specificity and Scissile Phosphate Diester Selectivity in Human Flap Endonuclease 1 .

Algasaier, S.I., Exell, J.C., Bennet, I.A., Thompson, M.J., Gotham, V.J., Shaw, S.J., Craggs, T.D., Finger, L.D., Grasby, J.A. (2016). DNA and Protein Requirements for Substrate Conformational Changes Necessary for Human Flap Endonuclease-1 Catalyzed Reaction .