During STEAM week, Dr Stephen Rudd, geneticist, bioinformatics specialist and Director of Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd, visited Gresham’s to speak with Biology pupils, offering expert insight into his work and showcasing the significant career potential within genetics, bioinformatics and DNA sequencing.

The Gresham’s Biology Department is committed to demonstrating that STEAM extends beyond physics and engineering, highlighting that Biology is a rapidly advancing discipline at the forefront of scientific innovation, offering vast and exciting professional pathways.

Throughout the day, Dr Rudd shared his career journey and professional expertise in Biology lessons, before delivering interactive practical sessions exploring DNA and bioinformatics. This included analysis of the imaginative ‘Martian DNA sample’ and provided pupils with valuable hands-on experience in cutting-edge scientific techniques.

Stephen’s visit was the highlight of a truly inspiring and highly engaging STEAM day, reinforcing the breadth of opportunity and limitless potential within modern biological sciences.