Clare Stevenson

Clare Stevenson has a significant amount of work experience at the John Innes Centre. Clare started in 1996 as a Research Scientist and worked in that role until 2010. During this time, they gained experience in various research activities. In 2010, they transitioned to the role of Facility Manager/Technical Specialist, where they split their responsibilities between Protein Crystallography (60%) and Biophysical Analysis (40%). As a crystallographer, Clare was involved in all aspects of structure determination and played a crucial role in cloning and depositing structures in the Protein Bank. In addition to their technical work, they were responsible for managing lab equipment and finances, as well as training and advising customers in crystallisation, data collection, and structure solution and refinement. Recently, in 2022, Clare was promoted to the position of Head of Directorate, further showcasing their expertise and dedication to their field.

Clare Stevenson obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Applied Biochemistry with industrial experience from Liverpool John Moores University, graduating in 1993. Clare then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Structural Biology at the University of East Anglia, completing their studies in 2007. Additionally, Clare later pursued a second PhD in Protein Crystallography at the University of East Anglia, although the specific start and end years for this degree were not provided. Clare's education journey also includes attending Carmel Secondary School, although no specific degree or field of study information is available for this period.