Work experience at Leicester inspires aspiring scientist
Leicester teenager Chelsea Herbert first discovered her love for scientific research thanks to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ which gave her the opportunity to taste science at the cutting edge.
Chelsea, 18, was invited to undertake three days’ work experience in 2013 alongside Professor Catrin Pritchard (pictured), Professor of Cancer Biochemistry and Science Director of the , and she hasn’t looked back.
The youngster’s initial research work helped her secure a coveted Nuffield Research Placement at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, giving her the chance to work full-time for six weeks on her special scientific project.
Chelsea was then entered for the where she came third. Her success in NSEC saw Chelsea awarded the . And to top it off, Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the
After a busy summer of scientific successes, Chelsea starts at the University of Bristol studying medicine. However, she hopes to return to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ during the summer holidays to continue with her research.