As a research assistant, I use my technical knowledge and own experience to design and carry out experiments within my group and independently.

The ability to integrate well and communicate with all levels of staff is important as I contribute to the work of others in the lab by offering practical and intellectual help.

I fully participate in the activities of the research group ,including analysis and presentation of the data.

My job requires as well a general laboratory support including monitoring lab accounts, ordering equipment and consumables and maintenance of cell line.

Other laboratory housekeeping tasks include plasmid archives and COSSH assessments.

Finally, my R.A. role involves the supervision and training of staff and students (undergraduates/postgraduates).

2000-2002: Grade C research technician in the Neuroendocrine group of Dr. Luckman -University of Manchester.

2003- 2006: Grade D research technician in the Heart Failure group of Pr. Neyses - University of Manchester

2006 to date: research assistant in the Heart Failure group of Pr. Neyses - University of Manchester

I belong to Dr Cartwright`s group which investigates the role of genes in the heart and implicated in cardiovascular disease.

I am currently working on the role of the plasma membrane calcium ATPase (PMCA) in the heart as its role is still unclear.

The group has shown that PMCA has both physiological and pathophysiological relevance in the heart so I am as well involved in investigating PMCA as a potential target for drug development.

• Molecular biology
• Cell culture
• Immunobloting techniques
• medium throughput screening assay

1998 : Maîtrise (master degree) of cell biology and animal physiology, University of Montpellier, France

1999: D.E.A. (M.Res.) biology and Health, University of Montpellier, France