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Embracing Opportunities in Oxford Immunology - A Journey to Becoming a Clinical Scientist

Join Lauren Campbell on her journey from starting a PhD in Oxford Immunology to becoming a registered Clinical Scientist. Explore the challenges, rewards, and valuable skills gained along the way. Discover the endless opportunities in the field of Immunology.

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Embracing Opportunities in Oxford Immunology - A Journey to Becoming a Clinical Scientist

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  1. The opportunities are endless… Lauren Campbell, Finding your way during and after STP

  2. Start PhD in Oxford Immunology Laboratory Embrace many opportunities!! 2018  My journey so far… Immunology STP in Oxford 2013 MSc. Clinical Sciences (Manchester) Permanent role in Oxford, preparation for NIHR application BSc. Biological Sciences 2012 University of Edinburgh Medical Laboratory Assistant / Research Assistant Epsom and St Helier 1 year research role in Oxford 2016-2017 NIHR CDRF application process 2017-2018

  3. The STP…Changing Lives Patient Lives Scientists change lives too! Life Sciences Improving our understanding, diagnosis and monitoring of illnesses Mainly based in hospital labs At the forefront of clinical and technological advances STPs highly involved in research and service improvement Your life • Setting you on an exciting career path • MSc and HCPC registration • Be employed as a registered Clinical Scientist • Relocation! Friends! • Gain a bucket load of transferrable and sought-after skills

  4. The good On your way to being an expert in your field. Challenging. Make a difference to patients day-to-day and long term changes in the laboratory. Meet lots of new friends, mentors, advisors. It’s a real job! In the NHS!

  5. The not so good Overwhelming in the beginning…and middle….and end. Juggling your academic commitments and clinical learning. Feeling useless / a nuisance / alone Leadership opportunities can be hard to find.

  6. What does the future hold? You will be registered but no guarantee of a job Clinical Scientist HSST/FRCPath Research Teaching / Science Communication Industry We are sought after individuals! My plan: PhD  HSST  Consultant Clinical Scientist  Clinical Academic Leader

  7. Hints and Tips from an STP Survivor Network, Network, Network (have fun!) Public Engagement Be confident, push for what is best for you Sort your elective early – it is a unique opportunity Work hard from the very beginning - 3rd Year You will be eternally grateful to 1st Year You Take on other projects – you never know where they could lead!

  8. Enjoy your Training and Good Luck!

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