Simon Thompson is a PhD student under Dr Andrew Murray with an interest in developing molecular tools to help ask big questions in neuroscience. Current work focusses on manipulating pre-existing viral technologies to trace novel connections in novel directions.
In the society Simon is Head of Representation, a role involving organising and facilitating meetings between staff, students and other groups within the institute.
With a background of working as a technician in the SWC prior to his PhD, Simon has a lot of background with both the building and people who work there and is always open to help new and existing students settle into their place within the institute.