What and where are you currently studying?I am a third-year PhD student at the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Cambridge, working in Associate Professor Dr David Bulmer’s visceral pain and gastrointestinal disease group.
As part of my PhD, I have had the exciting opportunity to expand my technical skills in electrophysiology and learn from cutting-edge scientists through an industrial placement at Metrion.
My project investigates CART peptide signalling in visceral nociception in the context of gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. Specifically, I interrogate the signalling mechanism of CART peptide on sensory neurons using Ca2+ imaging.
At Metrion, I have had the invaluable opportunity to learn manual patch clamp, which allowed me to further characterise the electrophysiological effects of CART peptide on ion channels. Patch clamp was completely new to me when I first started my placement at Metrion, but it was a joy to learn from electrophysiology specialists. Patch clamp has complemented my Ca2+ imaging work and expanded my technical expertise.
I have learned so much from the scientists in the lab, and it has been great to become a part of the collaborative environment. I am very grateful to receive experimental guidance from top ion channel specialists in the field and for the overall support from Metrion Biosciences on my PhD journey.
I first got exposed to experimental biology on a summer programme investigating what it means to be a living organism, during my school education in Germany. I was able to explore complex questions in biology and physics which got me interested in science and spurred my passion for biology.
I recommend getting industrial experience during your PhD, either through a short placement or through an industrial collaboration. Having an industrial partner allows you to gain insight into research in industry and teaches you good biological practise, which helps you stay organised in your PhD. In addition, you will learn from excellent scientists and make interdisciplinary connections.
“We were delighted to have Nicole join us as part of her PhD industrial placement. Her enthusiasm and dedication to learning advanced electrophysiology techniques, such as manual patch clamp, made her a fantastic addition to the team. Collaborations like this are at the heart of Metrion’s mission as they not only strengthen ties between academia and industry but also help nurture the next generation of ion channel scientists who will drive future discoveries in this field.”
Dr Remis Lape, Senior Scientist II
Metrion
What and where are you currently studying?I am a third-year PhD student at the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Cambridge, working in Associate Professor Dr David Bulmer’s visceral pain and gastrointestinal disease group.
As part of my PhD, I have had the exciting opportunity to expand my technical skills in electrophysiology and learn from cutting-edge scientists through an industrial placement at Metrion.
My project investigates CART peptide signalling in visceral nociception in the context of gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. Specifically, I interrogate the signalling mechanism of CART peptide on sensory neurons using Ca2+ imaging.
At Metrion, I have had the invaluable opportunity to learn manual patch clamp, which allowed me to further characterise the electrophysiological effects of CART peptide on ion channels. Patch clamp was completely new to me when I first started my placement at Metrion, but it was a joy to learn from electrophysiology specialists. Patch clamp has complemented my Ca2+ imaging work and expanded my technical expertise.
I have learned so much from the scientists in the lab, and it has been great to become a part of the collaborative environment. I am very grateful to receive experimental guidance from top ion channel specialists in the field and for the overall support from Metrion Biosciences on my PhD journey.
I first got exposed to experimental biology on a summer programme investigating what it means to be a living organism, during my school education in Germany. I was able to explore complex questions in biology and physics which got me interested in science and spurred my passion for biology.
I recommend getting industrial experience during your PhD, either through a short placement or through an industrial collaboration. Having an industrial partner allows you to gain insight into research in industry and teaches you good biological practise, which helps you stay organised in your PhD. In addition, you will learn from excellent scientists and make interdisciplinary connections.
“We were delighted to have Nicole join us as part of her PhD industrial placement. Her enthusiasm and dedication to learning advanced electrophysiology techniques, such as manual patch clamp, made her a fantastic addition to the team. Collaborations like this are at the heart of Metrion’s mission as they not only strengthen ties between academia and industry but also help nurture the next generation of ion channel scientists who will drive future discoveries in this field.”
Dr Remis Lape, Senior Scientist II
Metrion
What and where are you currently studying?I am a third-year PhD student at the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Cambridge, working in Associate Professor Dr David Bulmer’s visceral pain and gastrointestinal disease group.
As part of my PhD, I have had the exciting opportunity to expand my technical skills in electrophysiology and learn from cutting-edge scientists through an industrial placement at Metrion.
My project investigates CART peptide signalling in visceral nociception in the context of gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. Specifically, I interrogate the signalling mechanism of CART peptide on sensory neurons using Ca2+ imaging.
At Metrion, I have had the invaluable opportunity to learn manual patch clamp, which allowed me to further characterise the electrophysiological effects of CART peptide on ion channels. Patch clamp was completely new to me when I first started my placement at Metrion, but it was a joy to learn from electrophysiology specialists. Patch clamp has complemented my Ca2+ imaging work and expanded my technical expertise.
I have learned so much from the scientists in the lab, and it has been great to become a part of the collaborative environment. I am very grateful to receive experimental guidance from top ion channel specialists in the field and for the overall support from Metrion Biosciences on my PhD journey.
I first got exposed to experimental biology on a summer programme investigating what it means to be a living organism, during my school education in Germany. I was able to explore complex questions in biology and physics which got me interested in science and spurred my passion for biology.
I recommend getting industrial experience during your PhD, either through a short placement or through an industrial collaboration. Having an industrial partner allows you to gain insight into research in industry and teaches you good biological practise, which helps you stay organised in your PhD. In addition, you will learn from excellent scientists and make interdisciplinary connections.
“We were delighted to have Nicole join us as part of her PhD industrial placement. Her enthusiasm and dedication to learning advanced electrophysiology techniques, such as manual patch clamp, made her a fantastic addition to the team. Collaborations like this are at the heart of Metrion’s mission as they not only strengthen ties between academia and industry but also help nurture the next generation of ion channel scientists who will drive future discoveries in this field.”
Dr Remis Lape, Senior Scientist II
Metrion