A passion for algae

algenuity • Dec 17, 2018
It was only five years ago that I was working weekends as a waiter to support myself during a research internship. After leaving Italy and a short stint at a pharma company, I’m delighted to finally be in a role that feels like a perfect fit for me. I’ve always wanted to work in the algal biotech sector, ever since I was studying for my degree. The clinical side of life didn’t interest me that much, so I decided to focus on algal biotechnology for my Masters, and I’ve been passionate about algae ever since – it’s the reason I moved to the UK. I started working as a GC-MS technician at Algenuity in July 2015 and have since become one of our analytical scientists.

Working as an analytical scientist at the forefront of new and exciting discoveries is a rewarding career. It’s great to take on some responsibility for the decisions we make and the direction we take. Every day is different, as I work on multiple projects and get to see them through from initial idea to benefitting the company and the wider scientific sector. There’s a great deal of satisfaction in watching collaborations evolve, and I was recently a named author on my first paper since I joined the company.*

Algenuity is just as dedicated to developing us as individuals as it is about algae, and I’m grateful to the company for helping me to study for my PhD with the University of Exeter. My PhD will be my primary focus over the next three years, and I’m hoping to investigate the microalgal production of polysaccharides and the possible medical applications, which ties in with the company’s long-term goals.

It’s encouraging to be working in a team where everyone is on board with the same vision. I really enjoy working with my colleagues and the combination of openness and availability is not to be taken for granted. And, to top it all off, we all share the same passion for algae!
About Algenuity 
Algenuity is an algae technology development and licensing company with world-class expertise in algal biotechnology, solving problems that deliver a positive global impact. Algenuity’s multidisciplinary team develops proprietary and integrated solutions that increase productivity and performance of algal strains, reduce time to market for algal bioproducts, and boost overall profitability. These enabling technologies include the Algem® labscale photobioreactor, a non-GM directed evolution platform, GM strain engineering platforms, and novel bioprocess development and optimisation tools. Algenuity is located in Stewartby, Bedfordshire, within the United Kingdom’s Golden Triangle for biotech between London, Cambridge, and Oxford.

For more information, visit www.algenuity.com 
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