Outreach
April is passionate about bridging the gap between scientific research and the public. She takes lead in initiatives that promote understanding of complex scientific concepts.
Presenting Research
at the British Society of Immunology Congress 2023
At the 2023 British Society of Immunology conference, April presented her research in the Co-evolution of Viruses and the Immune System session. Her talk focused on a newly identified vaccinia virus gene. She explored the potential evolutionary origins of this gene and its role in modulating host immune responses, shedding light on the intricate mechanisms of viral adaptation. Her findings contribute to a deeper understanding of host-virus interactions and their implications for viral evolution and immune system dynamics.
Outreach and Communications Committee
for the Department of Pathology, 2022 - 2024
April served on the committee to plan and deliver outreach events, develop communication strategies, and engage diverse audiences through public forums, lectures, and educational activities. She worked with the University's Public Engagement team and delivered events as part of the Cambridge Festival. Attracted over 2,000 members of the public to the Department.
Schools Immunology Art Day
As the lead organiser of Immunology Art Day, April designed and implemented a hands-on outreach initiative that combined science and creativity. Working with a team of PhD students, she guided primary school children in creating immune system-inspired sculptures, which were later showcased at the Department’s Open Day. The project received highly positive feedback for its engaging and accessible approach to science communication, inspiring young minds to explore immunology in a fun and interactive way.
Poster Presentations
and at 2022 Department of Pathology Research Symposium.
Flash talk
MRC-DTP Symposium 2023
Awarded best flash talk and poster presentation at the 2023 MRC-DTP student symposium.
Presenting research
at European Workshop on Cell Death, Italy 2022
Recipient of scholarship to present research at the European Workshop of Cell Death (2022) in Italy.
Presenting research to public
General, non-science audience
Prize winner for presentation of research to a general, non-science audience at 2022 Murray Edwards Grad Symposium.