More staff profiles

• Dr Lauren Schewitz-Bowers, Research Associate, Ophthalmology
  "Support from colleagues in the lab is excellent; we look out for each other."
• Dr Tarnjit Khera, Senior Research Associate, Ophthalmology
  "The school was very supportive of my decision to work four days a week. It’s important for me to spend quality time with my daughter while still being able to continue my professional interests."
• Dr Gemma Ford, Teaching Fellow
  "'Keeping in touch’ is a great initiative. I was able to come in on a number of days, so I was able to provide input to the postgraduate programmes at critical points."
• Professor Sarah George, Professor of Cardiovascular Signalling
  "My teaching is led by research and practice; with the latest findings from the lab making their way into the lecture theatre. This brings cardiovascular medicine to life, making it much more inspiring for the students."
• Dr Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci, Consultant Cardiologist and Senior Lecturer
  "I think I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. The field of cardiac MRI is relatively new and is growing — it’s only ten years old — but I have been involved in it from the start."
• Prof Chris Rogers, Professor of Medical Statistics and Co-Director of the CTEU
  "Flexible working arrangements such as compressed hours, where staff work full time hours over fewer days, and part-time working, can impact upon the management of the unit since we are still responsible for providing an excellent service. That said, I do try to make sure that our working environment is as responsive as possible to the needs of staff."
• Dr Claire Perks, Reader in Tumour Cell Biology
  "When to have a family is such a personal decision, although I do think it is useful to raise awareness about some of the issues that colleagues will face on their return to work. I try to be approachable so that they can come and talk to me about balancing their work and family commitments."
• Dr Bethan Monk
  "There is no gender imbalance in any of the labs where I work. I can get advice from both male and female colleagues and see the challenges from both perspectives."