Overview

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’.

Qualifications

• MSci in Biochemistry with Professional Placement, University of Birmingham

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Research

Research interests

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

Research projects

• Thesis title: Developing a New Blood Test to Revolutionise Diagnosis and Management of Motor Neurone Disease

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