Profile
Matthew Bareford
My CV
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Education:
When I went to school from years 11-16 I was at a school called Rushden School, the school has since been named Rushden Community College and now more recently has been changed to Rushden Academy.
The school was a mixed gender school, government funded and rated by ofsted as inadequate when I first started (Yr 7) and then improved to satisfactory during my time there.
I went to a sixth form for my A-levels, which was a consortium between 4 local schools and was called ‘The East Northants Community College’.
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Qualifications:
GCSE’s:
English Literature, English Language, Maths, Science (Double award), French, German, RE, Music, Drama, Food Technology
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A-Levels:
Biology
Chemistry
And
Psychology
___________________________________________Degree: BScApplied Biomedical Science – 2:1 (Hons)
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Degree: PGCE Science with Biology -
Work History:
Alzheimers Disease research team (Cardiff University):
Research Technician
2018 – 2019
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Secondary Teacher of Science
2017 – 2017
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Biochemistry and Serology Department, Viapath Analytics LLP, Bedford General Hospital:
Biomedical Scientist
2011 – 2017
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Specialist Biochemistry Department, Cardiff Specialist University Hospital of Wales:
Biomedical Scientist
2009 – 2011
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Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, Northamptonshire:
Trainee Biomedical Scientist
2006 – 2009
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Elite Care Services, Kempston, Bedford:
Day Inclusion Officer
2006 – 2009
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One Stop Convenience Stores, Rushden, Northamptonshire:
Store Assistant
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Current Job:
Senior Technician in Biomaterials
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Name of MRC-funded unit/centre/institute:
Cardiff University
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My university:
Cardiff University
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About Me:
Father, Scientist, Drummer, Triathlete, Disability Champion and Jack of all trades but Master of none!
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I live in Cardiff With my Partner and our two boys (one is 6 and the other is 2). My eldest child has Autism, ADHD and Sensory issues.
I myself have Tourette’s syndrome, so as you can imagine, our Lab is certainly not quiet or still, but it definitely makes it a more interesting place to work!!
I’m quite an energetic person, so I like to keep busy, When I’m not at work or taking the kids to clubs, I like to go cycling/running and train for my OCR races and Triathlons. But my favourite thing to do at the weekend is on a Sunday afternoon we have our film and Pizza time in our house, my sons pick a film, we order pizza and just have fun!
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Initially I worked within clinical laboratories for 10 years as a Biomedical Scientist, having obtained my BSc degree in Biomedical Science. This role was based in Pathology, where I would be doing a range of different things within the hospital; from testing patients blood samples to aiding in autopsies, running tests whilst patients are in surgery (particularly brain surgery) to dissecting organs and tissues removed from the body in order to help diagnose and treat patients.
Looking for a new challenge, I completed my Teacher Training (PGCE) for a year and then I chose to move into scientific research, combining my scientific skills and expertise with my teaching and academic skills. My first role in research was working in Alzheimers research and then more recently; I have moved into the NCMH team (National Centre for mental Health).
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My Typical Day:
Blood, Cells and DNA.
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My Typical day currently tends to be a bit of both working within the laboratory to generate ‘data’, as well as curating and analysing the data.
A typical day for me consists of:
- Receiving, processing and storing samples for participants in our research that have been sent to us from our sites all around the UK
Sample receipt
Sample processing
Sample Storage
Once this is done, I can then test participants samples. This may be by a number of different methods:
- Getting the DNA and checking how much there is, followed by genetic tests.
- Plasma and serum testing of proteins (proteomics)
- RNA analysis and tests
- Antibody and immune response testing
- Cell cultivation and testing
to do all of this, I use a lot of different machines; some are in the pictures below:
Once these tests have been completed, I then look at the information from them in order to see what links or differences there are.
These are some examples of the graphs I have to create/analyse in order to be able to understand the information I have got
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What I'd do with the prize money:
Making Science Accessible to all
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Approachable, Easy-going and fun - the way science should be
What did you want to be after you left school?
I always wanted to work within a hospital, initially as a Doctor, then a radiologist.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Because I have Tourettes, I was in trouble ALOT for being disruptive but it really wasnt my fault!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
I love anything with a good beat and lyrics... but the best band I ever saw live has to be Foo Fighters!
What's your favourite food?
Home made Korean spiced pork, rice and salad.. Quick to make and lovely too eat!
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
To be able to sing in tune, Win a nobel Prize and to own a bigger house!!
Tell us a joke.
I thought my neighbours were lovely people. Then they went and put a password on their wi-fi.
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