Interview with Dr Briony Labram, Private Secretary in the UK Government’s Department of Science Research and Innovation

2024/03/12 by Poppy Gethin-Jones
#Department of Science Research and Innovation #National Technology Advisers #Private Secretary #UK Government #academic and industry expertise #biomedicine aligned careers #career prospects #civil service

paper · doi:10.57898/biosci.194

Abstract

One of the most exciting things about a degree in Biomedical Sciences and closely related degrees is that it can lead to a wide range of career options. Previous issues of Bioscientist magazine have explored well-known and popular biomedicine-aligned careers. In this issue, a career working for the government will be explored.Dr Briony Labram delves into an unusual graduate destination. Poppy Gethin-Jones secured an interview with Dr  Labram, who after successfully completing a degree in Biology, went on a career journey that took her to the UK Government’s Department of Science Research and Innovation. 

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