Hosted by the Faculty of Life Sciences
In celebration of International Women's Day, the Faculty of Life Sciences EDI Events team are excited to invite all staff and students to this event. Lunch will be provided. This event will be an insightful panel discussion focusing on the theme "Thriving in STEM."
As we continue to strive for gender equality and representation within STEM, we believe it's essential to highlight the experiences and contributions of women in this area. Our event will feature a panel discussion with women who have thrived in various STEM environments.
Panellists:
- Alexandria Andrayas (Senior Research Associate, School of Psychological Science). I am a researcher within the Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group and a Pathway 2 representative in the School of Psychological Science. I joined after completing my PhD in Biosocial Research at the University of Essex. My current research aims to increase understanding of how lifestyle, sociodemographic, and other factors may influence health behaviours.
- Dionne Burton (Student Administration Manager, School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience). I am a Student Administration Manager in the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience and I have worked at the university since 2019. I’m also a staff Mental Health Champion where I am part of the Neurodiversity Hub. Before joining the university, I worked in a prison whilst studying a Master’s in educational psychology. Prior to this, I was a secondary school teacher and a Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator, meaning I was responsible for overseeing SEN provision within the school. I have interests in student wellbeing and the presentation of autism in women and girls.
- Dawn Davies (Associate Professor in Biomedical Education, School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience). During my Biology degree I realised that my greatest interest was in cell biology. My PhD and subsequent post-doctoral positions focussed on cell migration starting in inflammatory conditions and ending in a fellowship based on the development of the inner ear! (There is a connection, I promise). I moved from PW2 to PW3 about 10 years ago and, alongside actual teaching, have been involved in a great variety of activities including curriculum development, widening participation and being School Education Director during a global pandemic. I think that the greatest contribution that I can make to support women is STEM is to share some of my epic fails and demonstrate that I am still employable!
- Kaltun Duale (Deputy Trial Coordinator, Bristol Medical School). Kaltun joined CMM in 2017, after completing a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences. At first as a visiting summer student and progressed to a Leading Technician in Professor Adam Finn’s group. In July 2023, she moved to Bristol Trials Centre as a Deputy Trial Coordinator. Kaltun was part of the CMM EDI committee and continues to work on making clinical research accessible to all.
- Shiza Shaikh (PhD student, Biochemistry)
- Ann Williams (Professor of Experimental Oncology, School of Cellular & Molecular Medicine)
Hosts:
- Edwin Dalmaijer (Lecturer, School of Psychological Science)
- Ames Mosley (EDI & Swan Officer, School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience)