Rapidly diagnosing the extent of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is no easy task, but it is crucial to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment as fast as possible. Current tools include the Glasgow Coma Scale, pupil reactivity and computed tomography (CT) scans. However, these approaches cannot always predict damage that occurs secondary to the original insult, including sleep disturbances and memory problems, which may develop some time after the initial injury.

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I have an extensive academic background in the life sciences, having studied forensic biology and human medical genetics in my time at Strathclyde and Glasgow Universities. My research, data presentation and bioinformatics skills plus my ‘wet lab’ experience have been a superb grounding for my role as a deputy editor at Texere Publishing. The job allows me to utilize my hard-learned academic skills and experience in my current position within an exciting and contemporary publishing company.