Maria Kyriazi MRes
Doctoral Researcher in Molecular and Cellular Medicine - University of Oxford
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Studies/Expertise
MRes - Ageing and Health | BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Genetics
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Country
UK
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Field of work
Academia
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Field of STEM expertise
Biology
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Area of mentoring
Academic career path
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Maria Kyriazi MRes
Doctoral Researcher in Molecular and Cellular Medicine - University of Oxford
I firmly believe that transferring knowledge is crucial for societal progress and empowers future generations. I aspire to be the guiding influence I wished for when considering my future. Relevant experience: • College tutor (University of Oxford, UK) - Delivered teaching sessions to undergraduate and master’s students in medicine and biosciences as part of their degree programmes. • Research supervisor (University of Oxford, UK) - Supervised medical students undertaking undergraduate research dissertation projects. • Peer Mentor (Newcastle University, UK) - Supported first-year bioscience and medical students, providing academic guidance and facilitating transition into the university environment. • Educational Volunteer (North East Solidarity and Teaching, UK) - Delivered one-to-one English language lessons and educational support to asylum seekers. • Street Scientist (Newcastle University, UK) - Led public science demonstrations explaining core scientific concepts and delivered outreach sessions on academic pathways and careers to secondary-school students. Honours and Awards: • Young Star Award - Greek International Women Awards (2025) • Rising Star Award - Vice-Chancellor Alumni Achievement Awards (2025) • Onassis Foundation Scholarship (2023) • The Mellon Longevity Graduate Scholarship (2023) • Multiple travel grants and presentation prize awards for international conferences (2023-present) • Good Citizen Award - Newcastle University (2022) • NCL+ Award - Newcastle University (2020)