
Mary Argent-Katwala
- Address
- Available on request
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- Nationality
- British
Education
- 1998-2002
- Institute of Cancer Research, University of London
- Ph.D.
- Title of Thesis: The Role of c-Myb During T Cell Activation
- The aim of my project was to identify useful therapeutic targets for leukaemias. I used two different cutting-edge technologies to maximise my target discovery strategy.
- My doctoral programme required annual summaries on the progress of my experiments and writing my thesis honed my ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely. I also discussed my data at weekly research group meetings. In June 2001, I presented a poster on my work at a meeting in the USA. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting other prominent investigators in my field and answering their questions on my research.
- In July 2001, I won first prize in the Student Oral Presentation Competition at the Institute of Cancer Research annual conference.
- As the Students' Association Representative, I organised social events and managed the association budget. I also represented the students in negotiations with the Institute faculty over stipends and on the Mental Well-being Committee. I had a crucial role in achieving a fairer deal for my peers.
- 1995-1998
- Newnham College, University of Cambridge
- Upper Second MA (Hons.) Biological Natural Sciences
- 1st year: Biology of Cells, Chemistry, Physiology and Quantitative Biology
- 2nd year: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pathology
- 3rd year: Cellular Zoology
- In my final year, I was awarded the Eleanor Sidgwick Memorial Scholarship from Newnham College for first class final year project work.
- Summer 1995
- Weizmann Institute, Rehovot, Israel
- This programme allowed seventy exceptional pre-university students from twelve different countries to gain an insight into scientific research and life in Israel. I conducted a research laboratory project and carried out ecological studies in a field school in the Judean desert. I wrote a short paper and gave an oral presentation on my work.
- 1988-1995
- Chelmsford County High School
for Girls
- A-levels: Biology,Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics,
General Studies. All grade A.
- GCSEs: 10 subjects including English,
French and Mathematics. All grade A.
Work Experience
- 2009-Present
- Millennium
Research Group, Toronto
- I am Vice President, Reports and
Consulting at this leading provider of analytics and advisory services
to the MedTech industry. I develop the strategy and vision to reach our
business objectives.
- 2004-2009
- Decision Resources
International, London
- I was the Director of the oncology
portfolio at this world leader in research publications, advisory
services and consulting. I was accountable for the high quality oncology
market analysis reports written by the team of analysts and associates
that I managed. I responded to client feedback and participated in
consulting cases generated from the reports. In addition, I represented
Decision Resources at international conferences and seminars for
clients. Our client base ranged from global pharmaceutical companies to
biotechnology start-ups.
- I was also responsible for overseeing the
quality of selected reports from the following portfolios:
cardiovascular, central nervous system, infectious disease,
immune/inflammatory, metabolic disorders, pain management, respiratory,
genitourinary and gastrointestinal diseases.
- 2002-2004
- ERA Consulting UK Ltd.,
London
- I was a Project Manager at this regulatory affairs
consultancy. I was involved in consulting projects for some of the
world's largest pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. My work
required consideration of manufacturing, pre-clinical and clinical
aspects of product development. I wrote opinion papers, literature
reviews and expert reports on several products in important
therapeutic areas including cardiology, oncology and inflammatory
disease. Working on both originator and generic products, I focused on
growth factors, hormones and monoclonal antibodies.
- I also had
overall responsibility for a web-based intelligence service that
provided analysis and interpretation of regulatory developments for
colleagues and clients. I made regular presentations to senior
management and represented the company at international conferences.
- Summer 1998 and Summer 1996
- Rhône-Poulenc Rorer (now Sanofi-Aventis),
Dagenham
- As an intern, I joined a project team developing asthma therapies. In addition to laboratory research, I took part in discussions that allowed me to see how Research and Development fit into the product development cycle. These internships also gave me an understanding of the operation of a large pharmaceutical company and it was interesting to see the progress that had been made in the interval between my two placements.
- Summer 1997
- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA
- I worked as a member of a large laboratory team working on colon cancer. I initiated a research project that the group has continued since my departure. In addition, the internship gave me experience of living and working in the United States.
References
- Available on request.