My industrial placement presented some challenges, where I found significant disparities in research practices between academia and the industry. However, it offered me experiences I might not have gained through an internal placement which gave me a boost of confidence in my abilities as a chemist. It made me feel like part of something important.
During my time at Kindeva, a company that specialises in drug delivery, I conducted research aimed at optimising the testing of inhalers could be optimised in the pharmaceutical industry. This experience deepened my understanding of High Performance Liquid Chromatography and the devices/technology specific to this industry.
I plan to pursue a PhD at De Montfort University with a focus on developing drugs for neglected tropical diseases. The course as Loughborough has prepared me well for this next step and has given me a strong desire to continue my journey in postgraduate research. I want acknowledge the instrumental role of two of my lecturers at Loughborough, Dr Martin Smith and Dr George Weaver, who helped guide to the opportunity and support me through the selection process. I am excited to mention that I will be co-supervised by one of them during my PhD, offering me the prospect of maintaining close connections with the Loughborough community throughout my doctoral studies.