My research project

My project is ‘developing phage formulations for treating soft tissue and wound infections’. I chose this research topic because it follows on from what we have been taught in the lab sessions and I found the subject matter very intriguing. I wanted to do a lab-based project so that I could further improve my lab skills and become more confident in working in an environment that I may end up working in in the future.

My research could aid in the creation of antibiotic-free wound treatment. This could have the potential to make a huge impact worldwide as the rise in antibiotic resistance is currently costing healthcare systems a great deal of money (due to additional treatment costs) and ultimately, leading to many deaths also as a result of worsening infections.

My greatest achievements and future plans

At Loughborough so far, my greatest achievement has been working alongside my peers to produce successful coursework. These required a lot of time management as many deadlines fell within the same period of the first term.

My group coursework included various reports as well as a presentation in which I achieved mostly merits and distinctions. All of these required appropriate task delegation as well as a collaborative effort from all peers to produce work of high quality.

A piece of coursework so far that stands out was an individual sensors report which I wrote and gained 90% in. This was based on a practical lab that was carried out using cyclic voltammetry to find the unknown concentration of paracetamol in a solution. This lab taught me many new skills as I had not previously studied any electrochemistry.

I am not completely sure of the career path I wish to take but completing my master’s degree will open many doors for me and give me an insight into which biomedical field I find most interesting.