Laura Smith

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Psychology, neuroscience and genetics background. Returning to work after a health-related break, and looking to make a difference to people's lives.
Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  • Cardiff University
    Wellcome Trust PhD Researcher, Integrative Neuroscience
    Cardiff University
    Sep 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 5 months)
    - Publication: McWilliams TG et al (2018) Phosphorylation of Parkin at serine 65 is essential for its activation in vivo. Open Biol. 8:180108. doi:10.1098/rsob.180108 - Following a year of research rotations in cell culture, functional MRI and molecular biology, my three year PhD project explored the effects of specific genetic mutations on the age of symptom-onset in Huntington’s disease. - Designing, running and analysing multiple behavioural and molecular biology experiments. - Maintaining transgenic mouse colonies as Personal Licence holder, and managing databases and protocols in line with Home Office requirements. - Reviewing literature to inform research design and rationale, and writing a research proposal to secure additional fund
  • Cardiff University
    Research Assistant
    Cardiff University
    Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 (4 months)
    - Participant testing.
  • University of Cambridge
    Amgen Scholar
    University of Cambridge
    Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 (4 months)
    - Publication: Bosten JM, Smith L & Mollon JD (2016) Speed and the Coherence of Superimposed Chromatic Gratings. Vision Res. 122: 66-72. doi: 10.1016/j.visres.2016.02.006 - Recruiting and testing participants in two colour-vision experiments. - Statistical analysis of behavioural data using Matlab software - Presenting research results; and producing a poster for the Amgen Scholars Europe Symposium.
  • Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig
    Industrial Placement
    Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig
    Oct 2013 - Jun 2014 (9 months)
    - Analysing brain MRI and behavioural data in patients and controls. - Running participants in a behavioural study, and analysing and presenting the results. - Using Mac, Windows and Linux software to edit audio-visual stimuli and record responses. - Participating in group journal clubs and institute presentations.
  • Cardiff University
    Cardiff Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme
    Cardiff University
    May 2013 - Jul 2013 (3 months)
    - Reviewing literature to inform the study and familiarise myself with a new area of psychology. - Recruiting participants in line with university ethics procedures. - Acquiring and analysing behavioural and neuroimaging data. - Writing a manuscript on the results to inform the research group’s concurrent work.
  • Cardiff University
    Research Intern
    Cardiff University
    Jan 2012 - Jul 2012 (7 months)
    - Literature reviews Researching Welsh Ministers’ views on STEM to improve science communication to the public Shadowing TMS experiments, and testing participants with behavioural protocols.
  • Cardiff University
    Secretary of Staff-Student Panel
    Cardiff University
    Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 (10 months)
    - Delegation of duties to student representatives. Deputising for the Chair at academic panel meetings. Liaising regularly with students and academic board members. Following issues through consultation and discussion to satisfactory outcomes.
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    Adult Acute Psychiatry and Neuropsychology Volunteer
    Whitchurch Psychiatric Hospital
    Jan 2011 - Dec 2011 (1 year)
    - Pastoral role chaperoning adult patients and engaging them in activities to provide valuable skills for their independence, and to improve their social skills and concentration.
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    Optical Assistant
    Osmond Drake Opticians
    May 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 7 months)
    - Reception management and maintenance of electronic databases and confidential patient records. - Advising patients on eye health and additional NHS and Welsh Eye Care Initiative services. - Communicating with patients via written, face-to-face and telephone communications.
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  • Cardiff University
    BSc (Hons) Psychology
    Cardiff University
    Sep 2011 - May 2015 (3 years 9 months)
    - Best undergraduate final year research project
  • University of Wales
    Access to Higher Education, Psychology
    University of Wales
    Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 (10 months)
    - Distinction
  • Barry College
    Anatomy and Physiology
    Barry College
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    Award: Best Final Year Undergraduate Project
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    Award: Student of the Year
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    McWilliams TG et al (2018) Phosphorylation of Parkin at serine 65 is essential for its activation in vivo. Open Biol.
    Nov 2018
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    Freeman TCA, Cucu MO & Smith L (2018) A preference for visual speed during smooth pursuit eye movement. J Exp Psychol
    Oct 2018
  • • Bosten JM, Smith L & Mollon JD (2016) Speed and the Coherence of Superimposed Chromatic Gratings. Vision Res. 122
    May 2016