Mia Cerfonteyn

Bio

I am a biologist with a passion for connecting people with science. At TSL I promote our ground-breaking research in molecular plant-microbe interactions to the world. I oversee our digital and social media content and coordinate engagement with various stakeholders. I am also involved with the design and generation of our educational resources to support postgraduate and online training activities. I enjoy looking for creative ways to communicate science and increase the accessibility of knowledge to diverse audiences.

Job history

2021 -

Communications Officer

The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich, UK

2017 - 2020

Marine Microbiology Researcher

Matís, Reykjavík, Iceland

2013 - 2016

Protected Species Officer

Freelance, Off-shore Africa

2012 - 2013

Laboratory Technologist

Strait Access Technologies, Cape Town, South Africa

2010 - 2011

Seabird Field Scientist

South African Department of Environmental Affairs, Marion Island, Subantarctic