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Head of the Making Lab, The Francis Crick Institute
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I am the Head of the Making Lab at biomedical research centre The Francis Crick Institute. We provide researchers with access to state-of-the-art equipment and expert advice and instruction in the effective use of different technologies through our 15 ‘science technology platforms’.

I head up one of those platforms – the Making Lab – where engineering approaches are integrated with biomedical research to create cutting-edge devices to accelerate scientific discovery.
How I got into this job:

I have an engineering degree and an industrial design degree. I then started in the industry of the Internet of Things (connected objects) before focusing on how to apply my background to biomedical research.
Why did I choose this job:

I am passionate about technology and how we can adapt and optimise them to address research challenges.
Experiences this job has given me that I might not have got elsewhere:

Research is a stimulating world where you get to learn and try new things everyday, surrounded by fascinating people.

Albane Imbert