Allison Newman

About me:

Allison studied Biochemistry at the University of Birmingham. During her studies she completed a placement year at Merck Sharp and Dohme’s UK Discovery Centre which focuses on diseases of aging, in particular neurodegeneration. She is currently a PhD student in the Rare Diseases group at the University of Exeter Medical School. Her thesis title is ‘Developing a New Blood Test to Revolutionise Diagnosis and Management of Motor Neurone Disease’.

Allison’s research interests are in identifying and understanding the genetic causes and molecular basis of neurological disorders.

• MSci in Biochemistry with Professional Placement, University of Birmingham