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Lionel Newton Pleikartsfoerster St. 1 � Kirchheim 69124 � Heidelberg, Germany

+49 (151) 43207024 � lionelnewton@gmail.com

Education EMBL/ Ruprecht-­‐Karls-­‐Universität  Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany PhD in Molecular Biology, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). 2010-2015

o Completed an interdisciplinary project combining advanced light microcopy and genome editing technologies to study directing cell migration in the embryo.

o Published thesis results in the most prestigious international scientific journal, Nature (2013), downloaded >650 times.

o Invited to present findings at the international conference of the American Society of Cell Biology in New Orleans, USA to 300+ international researchers and journalists.

o Presented work to numerous key opinion leaders, including Nobel Prize laureates.

University of Aberdeen Aberdeen, UK Master of Science, Medical Biotechnology (with Bio-Business). 2009-2010

• Distinction (highest grade awarded). • Awarded an industrial placement as one of the top Bio-Business students.

National University of Ireland, Galway Galway, Ireland

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Biotechnology. 2005-2009 • Top of the class with First Class Honours (highest grade awarded). • Thesis topic: Investigating the stress response of food-borne pathogens (First Class Honours).

St. Joseph’s College Ballinasloe, Ireland Irish Leaving Certificate. 1999-2005

• 455 CAO points, equivalent to 354 UCAS points. • Subjects: Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Accountancy, German, English.

Work Experience Grampian BioConsultants Aberdeen, UK Research Assistant May 2010-August 2010

• Developed research solutions for a university-based client. o Wrote an extensive report and manual for the application of the research solutions.

National University of Ireland, Galway Galway, Ireland Research Assistant May 2009-September 2009

• Managed a project to develop an advanced technology class for 100+ biochemistry students. o Successfully developed the concepts and tools for the class. o Expanded the volume of teaching capabilities by 500%. o Co-developed the department’s first online teaching resources, viewed >350 times.

• Wrote the program for the class as well as an extensive manual for the class participants. European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Heidelberg, Germany Research Intern May 2008-August 2008

• Successfully generated first-of-kind research tools, used by 5+ senior researchers. • Invited to present impressive research results at an institute retreat abroad.

Student Jobs Galway, Ireland

June 2003-October 2007 • Sales assistant, Dunnes Stores, Galway. • Trainee construction worker, J. Costello & Sons, Galway. • Kitchen assistant, Gullane’s Hotel, Galway.

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Managerial Roles and Activities European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Heidelberg, Germany

2010-2015 • Delivered lectures and prepared workshops for 50+ new recruits to the EMBL PhD program. • Managed and developed the thesis project of an undergraduate researcher. • Actively contributed to the organisation of the EMBL PhD symposium, 2011.

o Recruited international opinion leaders to speak at the symposium. o Co-developed the program for the symposium (3 day event, 230 participants). o Publicly introduced speakers to the audience before their presentation.

University of Aberdeen Aberdeen, UK 2009-2010

• Elected student representative. o Communicated issues and concerns of 20+ students to course coordinators. o Organised social events for an international group of students.

• Led a group of 5 students in a project to develop a virtual biotechnology start-up company. o Developed business strategy and product concepts. o Presented the plan to senior management and founders of 3 internationally recognised

biotechnology companies, awarded the highest grade.

National University of Ireland, Galway Galway, Ireland 2005-2009

• Juggling teacher in the university juggling society. • Lead a group of 3 students in a project to develop a virtual biotechnology product for

commercialisation through a virtual biotechnology company.

Fusion Youth Club Ballinasloe, Ireland 2003-2005

• Elected youth representative for a non-denominational youth club. o Developed social activities for disadvantaged youths together with senior club leaders.

Publications • Newton, L.R., Wachsmuth, M., Gilmour, D. Manuscript in preparation. • Newton, L.R., Dona, E., Gilmour, D. (2013). Probing the patterns and levels of a chemokine

protein required to direct collective cell migration. Mol Biol Cell 24, abstract 234. • Dona, E., Barry, J.D., Valentin, G., Quirin, C., Khmelinskii, A., Kunze, A., Durdu, S.,

Newton, L.R., Fernandez-Minan, A., Huber, W., Knop, M., Gilmour, D. (2013). Directional tissue migration through a self-generated chemokine gradient. Nature. 503, 285–289.  

Additional Information Interests Juggling � Rugby � Hiking � Computer programming (R, Python, Macros). Volunteer Team fundraising project for Chernobyl disaster victims, raised €400 �

Delivered a presentation to 50+ University of Aberdeen students on the benefits of studying Bio-Business � Led orientation tours for new EMBL faculty.

Awards Academic achievement award (best in high school class, 40+ students), St. Joseph’s College � International placement stipend, National University of Ireland, Galway (€1,200) � Graduate School Bursary, University of Aberdeen (£1,300) � 4 year stipend from the EMBL PhD program.

Languages English (native) � German (intermediate). Communication Strong writing skills (PhD thesis highly commended) and oral skills (delivered

>50 presentations). IT skills Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (fluent) � Coding (intermediate).