Running order for the seminar          

1.   Welcome and introduction 

This seminar will showcase the research of the Faculty's "Molecular Imaging and Translational Research" theme.

2.   "PGR Presents: George Herbert, PhD Researcher in Biomedical Sciences". 

George will talk about his recent success in applying for an external £5,000 career development award that will help supplement his PhD funds and further his research.  He will share with us how he came to apply for it, what was it that motivated him to do so, what was it about his research that made him think he should apply for it, how he find out about the opportunity, what he had to do to apply, what he will use the award for, what conditions there are for the award to be fully paid out, and what advice would he give to other PGRs in applying for this kind of award. If you are thinking of looking for similar funding this might be a useful session for you to attend!

George will also tell us about his research, what his research proposal/question/topic is, the context of his research and how it fits in with the work of the Cluster and what his plans for the future are. George's PhD project title is “The validation of electronic vape devices as pulmonary drug delivery systems using positron emission tomography”.

(20 mins - 5-10 mins for Q&A)

3.  "Spotlight on: Professor Steve Archibald and his research".  

Director of the Positron Emission Tomography Research Centre, Professor in Molecular Imaging, Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences.  

Professor Archibald will talk about his ground breaking and impactful research.  He will also talk about the importance of the role of PGRs are in the work of research teams and will also provide advice on seeking out and applying for similar awards. 

Steve has also agreed to share some top tips about some of the key transferable skills, research skills, and other knowledge and experience that PGRs in this (and possibly related science fields) maybe interested to know about. 

Steve has a prolific and successful publications record. Take a look here!  

(20 mins - 5-10 mins for Q&A)

 

4.  PGR-led Discussion / Q&A session (5-10 mins) 

This session will be led by PGR Rep Emily Pyne, PhD candidate in Biomedical Sciences and PGR Research Committee Rep for the Faculty of Health Sciences, with Jackie McAndrew (Doctoral College). 

PGRs can also raise group/individual issues, discussions around health and wellbeing and any other issues.  Email them to us in advance if you like! 

 

5.   'Faculty Focus' - (5 mins)

A member of the Faculty Research Team will provide a brief update on research activity within the faculty 

 

To view the full PGR Research Culture and Community Programme click here for more details

 

Target audience:

This seminar will principally be of interest to PGRs from biomedical, health and the sciences in general, however the intention is that there will be useful learning opportunities for all PGRs from listening to the experiences of our two main speakers.