So much of what technicians do just doesn’t get noticed with Andrew Cripps

About this episode

Andrew Cripps discusses the often-overlooked contributions of technicians in animal research and his journey in the field.

Andrew Cripps is Technical Head of the Small Animal Research Unit at the University of Reading. Andrew has spent his career helping to advance medical science through animal research. Sarah and Andrew talk about All the work technicians do which often goes unnoticed What TV gets wrong about animal research facilities and what it’s really like Building a career in research despite never going to university Why he entered (and won) a research entrepreneurship competition Find out more Find full show notes and transcript on the episode webpage Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn Read more about animal research at Reading Learn about how animals are used in research at Understanding Animal Research and the Institute of Animal Technology Read about Andrew’s success at the YES entrepreneurial awards About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave a voice note Post a review on Podchaser Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Mentioned in this episode: Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Susan Mandala, Writing Works Consulting Dr Susan Mandala offers a range of workshops on research writing including her signature…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah McLusky

Guest: Andrew Cripps

Topics covered

• animal research
• medical science
• career development
• research entrepreneurship
• technical work
• university education

Keywords

• animal research
• medical science
• technicians
• career
• entrepreneurship
• University of Reading
• research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Reading, Writing Works Consulting, Understanding Animal Research, Institute of Animal Technology

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