All Profiles articles – Page 18
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Profile: Brand loyalty
A fascination for conducting polymers coupled with an interest in languages prepared Liz Mallen for a successful career with a global silicones supplier, writes Yfke Hager
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Profile: Fresh air
Gas technologist John Irven never forgets his first scientific influences, writes Yfke Hager
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Profile: Living chemistry
Elizabeth Blackburn knows that chemistry is the key to understanding life, as she tells Ned Stafford
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Profile: Serial entrepreneur in the making
An enthusiasm for 'creating stuff in the lab' coupled with early entrepreneurial promise make these interesting times for recent PhD graduate David Rabuka, writes Emma Davies
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Profile: Eco warrior
Isabelle Cozzarelli uses her knowledge of chemistry to protect and manage water resources. Yfke Hager meets her
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Profile: Fellowships on the brain
A series of fellowships in the UK and Germany have given Birgit Liss scientific independence in her research on the brain's dopamine system, writes Ned Stafford
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Profile: Safety first
Andy Fowler's experience at the bench and in the factory helps chemists keep their work safe, reports Susan Aldridge
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Profile: Born Chemist
An early fascination with chemistry grew into a remarkable research career for Katherine Holt. Yfke Hager meets her
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Bacteria and bioenergy
Multitasking professor Bruce Logan says environmental engineering may help save the planet. Susan Aldridge meets him
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CareersA cross-discipline MSc in cancer chemistry
A unique MSc course focuses on the cross-disciplinary know-how needed for a career in anti-cancer drug development. Joe McEntee reports
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'I had always wondered what the private sector was like'
Steve Koonin's curiosity and drive to 'make a difference' led him from academia to one of the world's largest energy companies. Fiona Case meets him
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Formulating a rewarding career
From unlikely beginnings as a botanist, Mark Bell became hooked on formulation chemistry. Sarah Houlton finds out how this shaped a successful business
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Volunteering to inspiring
Adele Patterson is devoted to helping new chemists build their own careers but nothing will keep her out of the lab. Yfke Hager meets her
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Helping develop diverse business careers
Joanne Ayre has combined a talent for science with a flair for working with people to develop a diverse business career. Yfke Hager meets her
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New entrepreneurial pastures
Graham Ruecroft co-founded a firm that recently earned him his second RSC innovation award.
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Spinning out designer solvents
Adam Walker co-founded bespoke solvent company Bioniqs and is now its CEO.
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Managing policy
Nick Green loves the varied nature of his job as science policy manager at the Royal Society, which sees him talking to politicians and scientists. Yfke Hager finds out more
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Miniaturisation of drug sensors
Craig Banks is passionate about his research. In his short academic career he has already co-founded a spin-out firm to make cannabis detectors, as Yfke Hager finds out
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The first public awareness scientist in the UK
As a public awareness scientist, Samantha Tang is keen to encourage others to spread the wonders of science. Yfke Hager finds out more
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The accidental traveller
After working in New Zealand, medicinal chemistry tempted Ashley Jarvis back to the UK. He now works in his dream field, as Yfke Hager discovers