As I progressed through my undergraduate degree at the University of Wolverhampton, I chose to follow an environmental science pathway because of having developed a keen interest in plant biology. I then went on and completed a master’s degree at the University of Birmingham, where I focused on molecular biology and plant-microbe interactions.
In September 2020, I began my PhD degree at Staffordshire University, researching the yeast stress and programmed cell death response. Alongside my studies, I am a part-time lecturer and a member of the ‘Transition team’, where I provide teaching and support in study skills and professional development.
Professional memberships and activities
- Member of the Microbiology Society
- Member of the Microbiology Society’s EDI Members panel
- Member of the Genetics Society
- Member of the Biochemical Society
- Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB)
- Member of the Society of Applied Microbiology
Academic qualifications
- MSc in Molecular Biotechnology, University of Birmingham (2016)
- BSc (Hons) in Applied Biological Sciences, University of Wolverhampton (2015)
Research interests
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Plant Biology
- Plant-microbe interactions
Teaching
Undergraduate
- Professional development
- Study skills
Publications
Vesty, E.F., Whitbread, A.L., Needs, S., Tanko, W, Jones, K., Halliday, N., Ghaderiardakani, F., Liu, X., Cámara, M., Coates, J.C. Cross-kingdom signalling regulates spore germination in the moss Physcomitrella patens. Sci Rep 10, 2614 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-59467-5