Kendra Haugland-Whatham

After completing research looking at the early inflammatory response to 3-D printed synthetic scaffolds for bone regeneration, Kendra went on to do a double Master in Public Health and Reproductive Medicine (excellence) in Australia. From 2009 to 2019 she had gained experience working in Clinical Microbiology, Biotechnology, Haematology and in April 2019 she joined the team at the Sample Handling Laboratory in the Early Phase Clinical Trials Unit. 

She processes research blood samples from the oncology trial patients before onward shipping to analysis laboratories globally. As the Deputy, she helps to manage the laboratory, including training new staff, organizing daily work, and ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are up to date.