UK Biobank
Naomi Clarke has extensive work experience in communications and media roles. Naomi has worked as the Head of Press at UK Biobank since 2023. Prior to that, they held various positions at The Academy of Medical Sciences, including Media and News Manager, Senior Communications Officer (Media), and Communications Officer (Media). Naomi also worked as an Intern at the Science Media Centre and as a Communications Intern at the Campaign for Science and Engineering. Naomi has additional experience as an intern at the British Heart Foundation and as a Freelance English Teacher. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Research Technician at The University of East Anglia and held various roles at Julia's Kitchen, including Waitress, front of house, and food prep. Naomi also worked at Goodness Gracious Foods as a Food prep and food server and at Harrods in the food orders and hampers department.
Naomi Clarke completed their Bachelor of Biological Sciences degree in Evolutionary Biology from the University of East Anglia from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, they attended Lady Margaret School from 2003 to 2010, but no degree or field of study is provided for this period. Naomi also obtained a CELTA TELF certification with a pass B from CELTA, International House, Budapest, although the specific month and year of obtaining the certification are not mentioned.
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UK Biobank
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million UK participants. UK Biobank’s database, which includes blood samples, heart and brain scans and genetic data of the 500,000 volunteer participants, is globally accessible to approved researchers who are undertaking health-related research that’s in the public interest. UK Biobank recruited 500,000 people aged between 40-69 years in 2006-2010 from across the UK. With their consent, they provided detailed information about their lifestyle, physical measures and had blood, urine and saliva sample collected and stored for future analysis. UK Biobank’s research resource is a major contributor in the advancement of modern medicine and treatment, enabling better understanding of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses – including cancer, heart diseases and stroke. UK Biobank is generously supported by its founding funders the Wellcome Trust and UK Medical Research Council, as well as the Department of Health, Scottish Government, the Northwest Regional Development Agency, British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. The organisation has over 150 dedicated members of staff, based in multiple locations across the UK.