R&D Lead in omics solutions using DNA/RNA modifying enzymes. Process Design nerd. Fuelled by tea, yarn craft and dataviz.
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined June 2009
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Gosh, it’s fascinating to see in real time how good Apple security and “Find My” are.
A couple of weeks ago, my iPhone got stolen and musta gotten switched off since I couldn’t track it. To be extra cautious I set the phone to erase.
Couple of hours later, hubby (whose the lost contact on my stolen phone) starts getting messages tryna phish my passcode
The @MissionToZyxx finale encapsulated everything good and wonderful about the series - comraderie, hope and world class improv and sound design. Thanks for creating such a rich world over the last few years,
I’m stuck in a frustrating loop trying to verify my account for a visa application with @NZImmigration and RealMe. According to their help page, it’s a gmail problem, but Google says otherwise. I’d be so grateful for any help or assistance #nzvisa #gmail
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Ten years ago, I wrote a blog on Women's Day that went viral. Today, things are worse. Here's my update, and it's not a happy one.
Normal transmission (cats, doggos, books) will resume shortly.
helenmoffett.com/rants/2022/…
Alarmist travel bans not only impact our economy, they’re preventing the science that helped us identify #Omicron early. Lift the #TravelBan
Today, I spent a big part of my day talking to genomic and biotech companies as soon we will run out of reagents as airplanes are not flying to South Africa! It will be 'evil' if we can not answer the questions that the world needs about #Omicron due to the travel ban!
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Come at me all you like, I will not engage with anti-vaxxers, anti-science mobs.
If you are hesitant & have real vaccine questions, please engage.
There's a lot don't know but there's A LOT we do know; like 95% of COVID ICU cases are unvaccinated people.
#VaccinesWork
Another excellent piece by @edyong209 on HCWs during the pandemic. “I’ve spent the last two weeks listening to dozens of people relive their worst two years. HCWs are used to bottling things up. When they talk—when they cry—we had better listen.” theatlantic.com/health/archi…
We're #hiring at @WatchmakerGeno1 in Cape Town.
Looking for experienced molecular biologists, process engineers with know-how in #NGS, assay dev., reagent dev.,#ISO13485 and #statistics.
Apply via Indeed: za.indeed.com/jobs?q=Watchma…
So proud of my little sis for making the cut!
Today our Newlands base celebrated our new recruits graduating from their arduous training season and are now fully prepared for high fire season, along with our active members.
We also honoured our 3, 5, 10 & 15-year members for their outstanding service!🔥
#FireIsEveryonesFight
Kerry Gordon retweeted
If you're pregnant and feeling #depressed, sad and afraid - you’re not alone. Up to 35% of these South African women experienced postpartment depression. Here’s how we can help. bit.ly/2ZkhRdX
THIS.
"What I do know is that if I had not reached out for help, I might be writing a resignation letter instead of this essay."
This week's #ScienceWorkingLife: fcld.ly/5d1zsbe