1. MRC National Institute for Medical Research

2. Outline of talk Who am I? What do I study? What does my work involve? Further education and careers in science Outline of talk Who am I? What do I study? What does my work involve? Further education and careers in science

3. GCSEs A levels Double science English literature English Language Maths French History PE RE Natural Sciences Biological specialising in Genetics PhD Developmental Genetics Genes involved in male infertility Degree Biology Chemistry Geology ? Who am I? ??? GCSEs Double science English literature English Language Maths French History PE RE Natural Sciences Biological specialising in Genetics PhD Developmental Genetics Genes involved in male infertility Degree Biology Chemistry Geology ? A levels

4. What do I study? Infertility 1/6 couples have fertility problems; predicted to rise to 1/3 by 2015 IVF has 15% success rate Shortage of sperm donors in UK for IVF Male infertility often caused by sperm abnormality or deficiency 9% UK males (2.5 million) have low sperm count. Targets for male contraceptives How are sperm made? What genes are needed for this? Why study this?

5. What does my work involve?

6. Career prospects After an undergraduate degree in biology…… PhD Lab tech Pharmaceuticals Lawyer Medicine Journalist BankerAccountant Management consultant Police officer Teacher Masters degree

7. After a PhD…. Career prospects Post doctorate researcher Lab head Lecturer Journal editor teacher Patent law Banking pharmaceuticals medicine Science communication