Kelly Tatham

After completing degree in Medicinal and pharmaceutical Chemistry at The University of Loughborough in 1998 Kelly joined the Analytical Development department in AstraZeneca R&D.  AstraZeneca is a world leading pharmaceutical company which develops new drugs in the following disease areas: Cancer, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Infection, Neuroscience and Respiratory & Inflammation.

The Analytical Development department is involved in the development of new drug formulations (e.g. tablets, inhalers, injectables etc) and the department focuses on the quality testing and stability of the formulations using analytical techniques.  In particular she is experienced in chromatographic techniques, delivery of analytical targets during different phases of development and compliance with legal requirements for pharmaceuticals.  She is also gaining experience in the use of design of experiments and statistics.

Kelly can answer questions on Chemistry and Analytical chemistry/science.

Laura Downes

After completing degree in Chemistry at The University of Birmingham in 1998 Laura joined the Analytical Development department in AstraZeneca R&D. AstraZeneca is a world leading pharmaceutical company which develops new drugs in the following disease areas: Cancer, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Infection, Neuroscience and Respiratory & Inflammation.

The Analytical Development department is involved in the development of new drug formulations (e.g. tablets, inhalers, injectables etc) and the department focuses on the quality testing and stability of the formulations using analytical techniques. In particular she is experienced in chromatographic techniques, delivery of analytical targets during different phases of development and compliance with legal requirements for pharmaceuticals.

She also has experience in the coaching of industrial placement students during their year within Analytical Development. She can answer questions about chemistry, analytical chemistry and science.

Zoe Lawson

After completing a degree in Biological Science, Zoe went on to study for a PhD in Biological Chemistry at The University of Birmingham. Her research looked at the biochemical structure of a receptor protein as a target for therapeutic drug design. Immediately after her PhD, Zoe completed a one-year business for science fellowship (The Medici Fellowship), where she acquired the business and innovation skills required for scientific technology transfer. Following this, Zoe went to work at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines, where she did a short research project looking at rice plant proteins. Zoe has since worked in the UK and Malaysia on a pan-European biotechnology project involving 10 EU countries and she currently works as Business Development Executive for Medicine and Health Sciences at The University of Nottingham. Zoe’s job involves helping the scientists and researchers at the university access funding for their work by building relationships with industry (e.g. pharmaceutical companies). Zoe is also hoping to start an MBA specialising in Healthcare at Nottingham Business School in September.

Zoe can answer questions about biology, chemistry, plant science and pharmacy.

Donna Palmer

Donna Palmer

After gaining a MChem in Chemistry at the University of Leicester, Donna went on to complete a PhD in Green and Sustainable Chemistry in 2006. After completing her PhD, within 3 years, Donna joined the UK Health and Environmental Research Institute, part of Pera Innovation Network (www.pera.com ). Pera is a world leading research and technology organisation that supports small to medium sized enterprises to develop new products or ideas by accessing grant funding from UK or European public funding programmes for collaborative research and development projects. Donna has worked at Pera for 3 years and has been involved with all phases of a collaborative research project from the concept development stage to project management and completion. As part of the Health and Environmental Research Institute Donna has experience in a wide range of topics including, novel solvent processing, waste to energy, contaminated land, waste water treatment and biodegradable polymers.

Donna is currently working towards Chartered Chemist status and can answer questions about studying: Chemistry, Environmental Science and related fields.