Hannah Florence

Hi! I’m Hannah, a recent Biomedical Science graduate and one of the gene editors from iteration 4 of the program. I was first introduced to the realm of gene editing during my third year of studies, having had a lecture on the topic by Dr Kalpana herself during a genetics and genomics module. This lecture sparked a strong curiosity in the topic, ultimately leading me to join iteration 4 of the Gene Editors of the Future Program in my final year of studies.

My journey on the program has been nothing short of remarkable. The sheer number of opportunities to learn and grow as a scientist has played such a positive role in determining the next steps in my graduate career. Opportunities such as training in CRISPR genome engineering and participation in academic conferences (e.g. BCUR 2024, Queen Mary University collaboration) have provided me with such a broad array of skills and knowledge relevant to the field of gene editing, as well as both research experience and the confidence boost I needed to thrive in a career in (bio)medical research.   I hold great pride in being a gene editor, and am forever grateful for Dr Kalpana’s unwavering guidance and for the wider gene editors family for making my time on the program even more enjoyable!