Biomedical scientist recognised as finalist at national awards A biomedical scientist at PAHT has reached the finals of a prominent national awards ceremony.
Cherie Beckett.
Cherie Beckett (pictured), who works in the microbiology department, is a finalist for the Chief Scientific Officer’s Awards.
She has been recognised in her The awards are held to recognise field for her role in lecturing and mentoring student biomedical and celebrate the contribution of scientists and being an advocate healthcare scientists to the NHS and across the broader healthcare of her profession among industry networks and on social media. system. The ceremony was due to be held at the Chief Scientific Officer’s conference at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Tuesday, 17 March. It was postponed due to the national COVID-19 situation.
Cherie said:
Cherie has been nominated for the Rising Star award.
The biggest reward is inspiring aspiring biomedical scientists into
I am honoured to have reached the finals of the Chief Scientific Officer’s Awards.
the profession, providing support in our network and professional growth. I am passionate about my work and the impact that microbiology has on patient care – supporting our patients with a diagnosis to guide their treatment. Andy Morris, chief medical officer, said: It is wonderful to see Cherie’s hard work and dedication to her profession recognised as part of this prestigious national awards ceremony. Congratulations to Cherie on this amazing achievement.
International Women’s Day We celebrated International Women’s Day by catching up with some of our amazing colleagues across our hospital.
Our colleagues are pictured before the implementation of COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
We created a series of short videos profiling a variety of roles at PAHT, with our executives, nursing, patient experience, library, radiology and microbiology teams taking part.
International Women’s Day is held You can watch the videos on our annually on 8 March to celebrate PAHT social media channels. the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.
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