MrMiles Capper

PhD student with an interest in the the study of d-block elements and their applications in cancer research. Current research involves the use of trace metal stable isotope systems to investigate Cu and Zn isotopes in breast cancer tissues under the supervision of Professor Mark Rehkämper.

Research Interests

Cu and Zn isotope compositions in breast cancer
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and Chemotherapy
Metals in medicine
Education

PhD, Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, 2019-2022
MSc, Chemistry, University of Calgary, 2019
MSc, Scientific Research and Communication , University of Warwick, 2017
BSc, Chemistry, Manchester Metropolitan University, 2016

Scholarships

Imperial College London: Science and Solutions for a Changing Planet Scholarship (2019-2022)
Graduate Student Scholarship, University of Calgary, 2019
Awards
Inorganics award for best poster at the 1st International Workshop on Metal in Medicine in Paris, France, 2019
PhD Students and Early Career Scientists Travel Grant, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2019
Faculty of Graduate Students Travel Award, University of Calgary, 2019
Vice Presidents Research Thesis/Dissertation Award, University of Calgary, 2018
MMU Futures Award, Manchester Metropolitan University, 2016
Memberships


Member, Royal Scoeity of Chemistry, 2019
Student Member, Canadian Soceity of Chemistry, 2019