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Caitlin Penny
Seasonal Reptile Ranger
Specialist Herpetology Subjects
Marine Biology, Reptiles at Work
Favourite Herptile
Mick & Sue, Australian Ackie Monitors
Varanus acanthurus
How can herptiles change people's lives?
Reptiles and amphibian encounters have an amazing positive impact on SEND/SEMH children and adults
Important Figure
Sir David Attenborough has been at the forefront of global conservation for more than 60 years. As Britain’s most respected broadcaster and naturalist he is able to change people's perception about nature. My favourite quote of his is "Reptiles and amphibians are sometimes thought of as primitive, dull and dimwitted. In fact, of course, they can be lethally fast, spectacularly beautiful, surprisingly affectionate and very sophisticated."
A Bit About Me
Asia is a Reptile Ranger and has been writing articles for The Reptile Academy Magazine since May 2020. She loves to be in the company of animals and has experience working with both small and large animals on farms, in veterinary practices and aquaria. She is passionate about improving accessibility to higher education and STEM and is involved with outreach organisations such as the 93% club and That Oxford Girl.
Asia completed an Integrated Master’s in Biology and Marine Biology at the University of Southampton in 2021 and is currently studying a DPhil/ PhD on the BBSRC Interdisciplinary Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership at the University of Oxford. She has a variety of research experience within the biosciences such as at the Centre for Underutilised crops and the Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Immunology lab. Asia’s research interests include evolutionary developmental genetics, bioinformatics, disease, and food sustainability. In the future she aims to pursue a career in research and scientific policy.
Background
September 2015 - June 2018
BSc. Biology at University of Southampton
September 2018 - Sept 2019
MRes. Advanced Biological Sciences (Microbiology) at National Biofilms Innovation Centre
October 2019 - Present
PhD Infection, Inflammation & Immunity (Microbiology) at University Hospital Southampton
April 2016 - Present
Forestry England Volunteer Ranger
June 2018 - Present
Managing Director at The Reptile Academy Ltd
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