The Sainsbury Laboratory
Mia Cerfonteyn is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in marine biology and environmental communication. As the Communications Manager at The Sainsbury Laboratory since February 2021, Mia leverages expertise gained from previous roles, including a researcher at Matís Iceland, where research focused on the diversity and dynamics of marine phytoplankton around Iceland. Prior experiences include serving as a Marine Mammal Observer on seismic surveying vessels for CapMarine and Geoguide along the African coast, and working as a Bioprosthetic Leaflet Technologist at Strait Access Technologies. Mia's early career featured a seabird research assistant position with the South African National Antarctic Program on Marion Island and an office assistant role with Urban Dynamics Western Cape Town. Mia holds a Master of Science in Zoology/Animal Biology from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Zoology and Botany from Stellenbosch University.
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The Sainsbury Laboratory
The Sainsbury Laboratory is an independent research institute in Norwich UK renowned for world-leading plant health research for a sustainable future. It makes fundamental scientific discoveries in molecular plant-microbe interactions and applies these to reduce crop losses around the world. We favour daring, collaborative, long-term research and value scientific integrity through open science and transparency. We deploy the latest technologies to combat plant diseases and accelerate breeding. Our discoveries translate to scientific solutions that tackle crop losses caused by existing and emerging plant diseases, particularly in low-income countries. The Sainsbury Laboratory provides an outstanding and inclusive training environment that prepares talented postgraduate students, postdoctoral scientists, and early career group leaders to excel in their careers. Our alumni continue to make ground-breaking discoveries that address real-world challenges.