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Valerie Soo is an Advanced Research Fellow at Imperial College London's Department of Infectious Disease, where she leads a research group focused on Bacterial Resistance Biology. After completing her BSc (Honours) in Malaysia, she earned her PhD in Biochemistry under the supervision of Professor Wayne Patrick in New Zealand, investigating promiscuous enzymes and their role in the emergence of new functions. Valerie undertook postdoctoral training in microbiology with Professor Thomas Wood in the USA, after which she was awarded the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship in the UK to collaborate with Associate Professor Tobias Warnecke at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences. In 2023, she established her research group, focusing on antibiotic resistance in streptococcal bacteria. Valerie is passionate about mentoring and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within academic environments. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and playing strategic board games.
Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom
Leading a research group in Bacterial Resistance Biology.
Imperial College London, Institute of Clinical Sciences • London, United Kingdom
Conducted research in clinical sciences.
MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences • London, United Kingdom
Engaged in research related to medical sciences.
Imperial College London, Institute of Clinical Sciences • United Kingdom
Conducted postdoctoral research in clinical sciences.
MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences • United Kingdom
Postdoctoral research role.
MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences • London, United Kingdom
Visiting scientist for research collaboration.
Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.