So I wrote a little bit about who I am on the initial blog post. I think it’s important that people are able to access this information with ease. So instead of leaving it in a blog post to get lost amongst my ramblings, I’m going to write a post as a separate page. That way it’s always there. Perhaps it will add a little personality to the blog.

So, i’m a Specialist Biomedical Scientist working in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. But how did I get to this point and why am I even here?

My journey with the sciences began as most children’s do. At school. In the high school era I thoroughly enjoyed my sciences. The experiments always fascinated me and seeing the application of theoretical knowledge amazed me. Of course at the time I was just keen to see the block of sodium exploding in water. Anyway, I held onto that love of science even through my rebellious teenage years. Even when school wasn’t cool and when getting good grades meant you were a complete nerd. I couldn’t let science out of my grasp. I did pretty well at screwing up the rest though. It was my thorough disappointment with my GCSE results which really gave me the kick. I did averagely, but I was disappointed with myself. What I didn’t mess up however, was my science. After opening that envelope and reading those results I knew things had to change. I gave myself a kick and I powered on with drive and determination. One thing is for certain, I have never looked back since. I secured a place studying a BTEC in Applied Medical Sciences where I excelled. I received top marks throughout the course and secured my place at university, to study a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with DPP Pathology degree. To top it all off, it was during my second year of university during my haematology module that I first discovered the wonderful world of blood. A passionate lecturer of course helped, but I could see why he was passionate. Following this, I took a clinical placement year in an NHS pathology lab. Surprise surprise, I enjoyed my haematology and blood bank rotations the most and I chose to see out my placement year in haematology and blood bank.

Years later I’m now fully engrained in the pathology workforce, having successfully completed lots of extra education along the way to keep myself up to date and progressing in my career. I find it very difficult not to have something I’m trying to achieve. I’ve collected my Specialist portfolio in Haematology and Hospital Transfusion Practice, my British Blood Transfusion Society Specialist Certificate, and an MSc in Haematology. It is that drive and determination that continues to inspire me and spur me on to this day. I want to share, with as many people as possible, the wonders of the human body. The fantastically complex and magnificently gracious physical presence that is our body, and the processes which go on daily, without our conscious thought or even an inkling of attention paid to them. Science is my solitude, it is where my passions lay and it is where I have been fortunate enough to discover myself. Please do me the honour of allowing me to convey that onward to you. I hope you will join me for what is shaping up to be, a special adventure.