Hmm….no such thing. My main work involves a lot of discussion and ‘lab meetings’ where we design and review toxicology packages and thinks about submission strategies to gain registration. We also plan a lot of problem solving, perhaps when a drug has an unexpected effect in pre-clinical animal studies and we need to know the significance for potential patients. In addition to this, I have a lot of external commitments such as president of the BTS, President Elect of EUROTOX and membership of committees such as the ABPI (Association of British Pharmaceutical Industries) pre-clinical drug safety network that exist to bring together the interests of stakeholders in the UK Pharmaceutical Industry.   I think it’s key as a scientist in industry to be aware, to access and to influence the outside world and to ensure these networks align to deliver the best for patients through good science and strategic thinking. Writing papers and supervising students and postdocs maintains scientific sharpness!

Another key aspect of my role as a Pharmaceutical Toxicologist is recruiting, training and developing people.

I was always fascinated by scientific discovery and always intended to work in this field in some way. My role allows me to use my scientific training but in a way directly connected to human health and well-being.