Miriam Akers

Miriam Akers is an experienced Senior Microbiology Laboratory Scientist at Langford Vets since October 2020, previously holding positions as a Microbiology Laboratory Scientist and a Locum Biomedical Scientist at Southwest Pathology Services LLP from February 2017 to September 2020, where expertise included Blood cultures and the use of BD Kiestra and BD Phoenix systems. Prior experience includes serving as a Biomedical Scientist at Public Health England from September 2014 to February 2017, contributing to the merger of laboratories and working in a Bristol-based Microbiology laboratory. Miriam's early career involved a placement as a Biomedical Scientist with Public Health England, where proficiency in processing clinical samples was developed while completing the IBMS registration training portfolio. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from the University of the West of England, earned from 2010 to 2014.