Philip Booth

I graduated with a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from Northumbria University and then went on to study an MRes in Medical Genetics at Newcastle University.

What previous lab experience do you have?

During my MRes I carried out a six-month research project investigating the effects CEP290 gene mutations have in the primary cilium of patients with Joubert syndrome. The majority of the lab work during this project involved mammalian cell culture, immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy.

What attracted you to the Centre for Doctoral Training in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine – Innovation in Medical and Biological Engineering

The multidisciplinary nature of the CDT is one of the main things that attracted me to this position as I knew it would allow me to develop skills and knowledge in fields of science that I had never studied

What have you most enjoyed during your time on the CDT Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine – Innovation in Medical and Biological Engineering programme?

So far I have enjoyed the wide range of opportunities on offer at the CDT and being able to meet people from different backgrounds.

What have you found most challenging about the CDT course?

Time management. There are often many things going on at once on the course so keeping an eye on the calendar is essential.