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AstraZeneca Vaccine Masterclass for Year 12 Biology and Applied Science Students

On Thursday, staff from AstraZeneca, Speke spoke to our Biology and Applied Science students about vaccine development, early careers and degree apprenticeships at the company.
AstraZeneca Vaccine Masterclass for Year 12 Biology and Applied Science Students
AstraZeneca Vaccine Masterclass for Year 12 Biology and Applied Science Students

Amongst the visitors was Melissa, a Liverpool Life Sciences alumnus who joined us in Year 12. Melissa graduated in 2017 and spoke to our students about her role as a scientist at AstraZeneca and told them how the additional opportunities available at our school helped her progress to her current role. 

During her time at Liverpool Life Sciences UTC, Melissa did the following:

  • Project on the epigenetic inheritance of Daphnia Magna within the UTC laboratories
  • Reviewed posters during scientific conferences
  • A week volunteering at the Royal Hospital

Melissa began working for AstraZeneca as Research Associate in the Analytical Development group in December 2020 and was then promoted to an Associate Scientist role in February 2022. 

Thank you to Jackie, Oliver, Lauren, Kasia, Nicki, Neve, David and Melissa for delivering such an invaluable masterclass to our students. 

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