Black in Life Sciences

School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex

Being Black in Science: the challenges and successes of 4 graduates from Life Sciences subjects

Black scientists are consistently underrepresented, particularly at senior levels, in science. The UK’s academic and science pipelines are failing to retain Black scientists, with Black students being far less likely than white students to be pursuing a PhD and higher academic positions.This event will highlight the stories of Black individuals who have completed Life Sciences degrees and now work in science or related fields. We will be opening up conversations around people's experiences as a Black person studying a science degree and in their subsequent careers.You will have the chance to ask panel members questions and listen to their stories.Speakers:Ama Frimpong graduated from the University of Sussex with a MChem Chemistry (Hons) in 2016. Afterwards, Ama worked as an Assistant Director for Explore Learning, a year later moving to a more analytical role as a Data Engineer for Kubrick Group. As of January 2020 Ama took up a permanent position at the Bank of England.
Dr Julia Jones is a social entrepreneur on a mission to make communities healthier and happier by championing diversity &amp; inclusion. Julia is the founder of Aray, a positive change social enterprise, upskilling, and supporting BAME &amp; females getting into the creative tech industry. Julia has a background in medical science (PhD) and is a software developer.
As CEO of Inclusion Wins, Amri Johnson is growing a consulting practice focused on cultural intelligence. For over 20 years, Amri has been instrumental in helping organizations and their people create extraordinary business outcomes. He is a social capitalist, epidemiologist, entrepreneur, executive coach, and inclusion strategist. 
Dr Sheryl Perry has spent 20+ years working in the pharmaceutical industry, firstly as a clinical pharmacologist and subsequently in regulatory consultancy, assisting small/medium and large pharmaceutical companies get their drugs approved. She is a native of Jamaica and is passionate about her faith, her family, and the mentorship of young people.

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