Written by Tina Lavithi, MSc Bioscience Futures student 2024/25
Student-led event showcases MSc Bioscience Futures programme and the next generation of biotech leaders.
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“NHLI and Imperial in general, feels like a place where, if you’ve got a question, someone will help you find the answer, and often from a perspective you hadn’t considered.”
Yiling Guo is currently pursuing PhD study at the NHLI. Let’s hear about how her personal experiences inspired and shaped her passion for research.
“I believe we can ensure the facility continues to empower innovative, world-class science – while remaining accessible, flexible, and researcher-focused”
“I need to be a non-judgmental listener who looks at the wider picture and acts as a spokesperson for the student, while guiding them towards realistic goals concerning the completion of their studies.”
Written by Dara O’Hare
Picture the scene. A library in rural Lancashire. Beads, baubles and braids. Sequins, stamps and silks. Children drawing and colouring in. Women sewing and sharing stories.
“Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction”
“I believe if I get to a good university, there will be good people. They will keep pushing me out of my comfort zone. And that’s why I’m here.”
Abhiram Chakka’s enthusiasm in stem cells research has brought him from India to Imperial College London. Let’s hear how his journey with MSc Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells – Novel Therapies at the National Heart and Lung Institute has fuelled his passion in stem cells research and inspired him to pursue postgraduate research.
MSc Bioscience Futures is the latest addition to NHLI’s postgraduate programme suite which combines biosciences with entrepreneurial, communication and commercialisation skills to address global challenges.
Sana Kardar is one of the students from the inaugural cohort 2024-25 and let’s hear about her experience with the course and how it opens up possibilities to build her own start-up.
“My favourite part of the programme was the clinical placement. As Imperial provides us with the clinical placement opportunities, we don’t have to face the stress of finding our own clinical placement.”
Melika Bankipoufard shared how the MSc Medical Ultrasound (Vascular) at the National Heart and Lung Institute has fulfilled her passion in medical imaging and brought her one important step closer to starting her own clinic. (more…)
