Postgraduate student profiles

Hear from our past postgraduate students and find out more about what they've gone on to achieve since their time at Sheffield.

Tom working in the lab

I had the opportunity to get first-hand experience in conducting and managing my own research

Tom Mattimoe Graduate role: Research Technician, Centre for Stem Cell Biology, University of Sheffield

Tom’s Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine MSc gave him the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the field. He now works in the Centre for Stem Cell Biology at Sheffield as a Research Technician, where he gets to apply his degree every day.

Andra-Maria smiling, at her graduation after-party, holding her certificate

My MSc gave me the chance to do my research project at the prestigious Centre of Stem Cell Biology, at the University of Sheffield

Andra-Maria Ionescu Research focus: Stem Cell Biology

Andra-Maria chose to continue her specialist training here at Sheffield and is currently completing her research project within the prestigious Centre for Stem Cell Biology under the supervision of Professor Marcelo Rivolta.

Anjana smiling, in front of a window

My MSc has ultimately gotten me to this place in my academic journey at such an early stage

Anjana Venkataramanan Graduate role: PhD student, Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany

The specialist skills and knowledge Anjana gained on her MSc in Biomedical Science gave her the confidence to pursue a PhD project at Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, studying the visual short term orientation memory in Drosophila.

Bhadra standing on the grass in the sunny court yard at Firth Court

After my MSc I plan to pursue a PhD in Cancer Biology

Bhadra Kerala Varma Research focus: cancer biology

Bhadra was awarded the British Council India 70th Anniversary Scholarship, allowing her to study MSc Biomedical Science at the University of Sheffield. With the research experience she's gaining during her masters, Bhadra hopes to pursue a PhD in Cancer Biology after graduation.

Daniel standing in front of a house, in the sun

I got the opportunity to train and work with colleagues in the SRSF, the UK's only RNAi Screening Facility

Daniel Ray Graduate role: Process Analytics Team, Lonza

During his MSc, Daniel had the opportunity to work in the Sheffield RNAi Screening Facility (SRSF), developing skills in techniques including genome editing, 3D cell culture, robotics and functional genomic screening. It was this experience that helped Daniel to secure a role at biotech company Lonza for when he finished his studies.

Baoli sitting on the grass in front of the University accommodation

My MSc helped me to build my skills and confidence in the lab

Baoli Ding Research focus: exosomes

Baoli loved working in the lab as part of her MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology degree. By learning a variety of techniques throughout the year with the support of her supervisors, Baoli is now looking to expand her knowledge further with a PhD.

Loukia smiling, in front of the playing fields at the University

I had the chance to explore what it's like to be a researcher in structural biology

Loukia Louka Research focus: structural biology

Loukia not only developed her laboratory and scientific research skills during her studies with us, she also had the chance to improve her English language skills and meet other international students.

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