Halina Bainbridge
About Halina Bainbridge
Halina Bainbridge is the Crystallisation Facility Manager at Diamond Light Source, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a D.Phil in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology from the University of Southampton and has extensive experience in managing international projects in Biomedicine and Life Sciences.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Halina Bainbridge has served as the Crystallisation Facility Manager at Diamond Light Source since 2017. In this role, she oversees the operations of the crystallisation facility, which is crucial for structural biology research. Her responsibilities include managing resources, coordinating projects, and ensuring the facility meets the needs of researchers. Diamond Light Source is located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, and is known for its advanced synchrotron light source, which supports a wide range of scientific investigations.
Education and Expertise
Halina Bainbridge has an extensive educational background in the life sciences. She earned a D.Phil in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology from the University of Southampton, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biochemistry and Physiology from the same institution, completed in 2004. She also obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Communications from the University of Worcester in 2012. Her expertise includes advanced techniques such as X-ray Crystallography, NMR Spectroscopy, and Small Angle X-ray Scattering.
Background
Halina Bainbridge has a diverse background in research and academia. She began her postdoctoral career at University College London, where she worked from 2008 to 2009. She then continued her research at the University of Southampton, where she held two postdoctoral fellowships from 2009 to 2014 and 2014 to 2017. Throughout her career, she has managed multinational and international projects in the fields of Biomedicine and Life Sciences, demonstrating her capability in collaborative research environments.
Achievements
Halina Bainbridge has a consistent record of peer-reviewed publications, which reflects her expertise in communicating complex scientific concepts. She is skilled in presenting technical information to both specialized and lay audiences, showcasing her strong communication abilities. Her background in Isothermal titration calorimetry further contributes to her comprehensive skill set in biochemistry, enhancing her contributions to the scientific community.