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Tom Shakespeare
Scientific Account Executive

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
University of Portsmouth

MRes Science
University of Portsmouth

PhD Structural and Synthetic Biology
University of Portsmouth

Tom completed his PhD in Structural and Synthetic Biology at the University of Portsmouth, where he produced, structurally and biophysically characterized, and engineered enzymes with an ability to degrade PET plastic. After finishing his PhD, Tom gained experience in scientific publications as a Scientific and Language Editor. As part of the science team at Random42, Tom’s role includes developing and editing scripts and storyboards and liaising with production teams to help produce captivating medical animations. Outside of work, Tom enjoys playing rugby and is a keen drummer. He also likes attending live music and sporting events and going for drinks with friends.