I graduated in biology from Newcastle University, followed by a PhD at Aberdeen University on behaviour in bats! Then I worked in muscle physiology at St Andrews before taking a career break in France to start a family. I came back to the UK in 1998 and took up a postdoctoral role at the University of Bristol studying biophysics of muscle contraction. It was a desire to share my love of science that led me to train as a teacher. Chemistry was always the most exciting subject to teach, so I was delighted to get the job of RSC Education Coordinator for South West England

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