Anna Warren
About Anna Warren
Anna Warren is a Beamline Scientist with a background in Chemistry, holding both an MChem and a PhD from the University of Bath. She specializes in methods development and beamline instrumentation, particularly for challenging target proteins and small crystals.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Anna Warren currently serves as a Beamline Scientist at Diamond Light Source, where she has been employed since 2020. In this role, she focuses on methods development and beamline instrumentation, particularly targeting challenging proteins. Her work includes developing novel mounting procedures for crystals smaller than 10 microns at the VMXm beamline. This position allows her to contribute to the advancement of X-ray microtomography and in situ gas reactions in materials.
Education and Expertise
Anna Warren studied at the University of Bath, where she earned her Master of Chemistry (MChem) from 2003 to 2007. She continued her education at the same institution, obtaining a PhD in Chemistry from 2007 to 2011. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her specialization in methods development and beamline instrumentation, particularly in the field of macromolecular crystallography.
Background
Before her current role, Anna Warren held several positions in the field of scientific research. She worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2012 to 2015 in Oxford, United Kingdom. Following that, she served as a Senior Support Scientist from 2015 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she was a Support Scientist from 2010 to 2011, also in Oxford. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in beamline operations and support.
Achievements in Macromolecular Crystallography
Anna Warren has made significant contributions to the field of macromolecular crystallography, particularly in the visualization of very small crystals. Her work has advanced the understanding of challenging target proteins, enhancing the capabilities of X-ray crystallography techniques. Her involvement in developing innovative procedures for crystal mounting has improved the analysis of micro-sized crystals.