Dr Jessica Hammond
Teaching TechnicianProfessional Role
I support the preparation and delivery of practical laboratory classes for undergraduate and postgraduate students within Biomedical and Life Sciences. I supervise students and provide training on using equipment and various laboratory techniques. I am involved in outreach events such as school taster days and open days. Outside of term time, I also support activities in our research laboratories.
Career Details
Following the completion of my MSci at Lancaster, I undertook a Masters by Research focusing on the effects of sodium dichloroacetate on protein processing in Alzheimer's Disease. For my PhD, I explored the relationship between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease with a focus on magnetite nanoparticles using in vitro models and environmental samples alongside magnetic methods to quantify the concentration of magnetic nanoparticles in human brain tissue. During this time, I developed my laboratory skills including western blotting, cell culture, transfection, microscopy, (nano)toxicity assays, ELISA, SQUID magnetometry, and the handling of human tissue. I also have some experience with various molecular biology techniques such as DNA and protein extraction, protein expression systems, and PCR.
Current Teaching
- BIOL112 - Cell Structure and Function
- BIOL387 - Biosciences Research Project
BLS at Furness STEM Show 2024
Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
Centre for Ageing Research (C4AR) Research Showcase
Participation in conference - Academic
UlverSTEM 2023
Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
Lancaster Biosciences Network Symposium
Participation in conference - Academic
FURNESS STEM SHOW 2023
Other
Centre for Ageing Research Town and Gown Event - Poster Prize Winner
Prize (including medals and awards)
- BLS Technical Staff