Helen Horton, Touchlight Genetics

"Be broader in your thinking, and try to grow your network with people who don't necessarily do the same things you do which could be useful, certainly early in your career." Helen Horton is the Chief Research Officer at Touchlight Genetics, a synthetic DNA company developing a range of novel vaccines, including for cancer and covid-19. We spoke to Helen about her career, along with: 🧬 How thinking ahead improves your research 🧬 Moving jobs (and countries!) at the height of a pandemic 🧬 Why passion is essential for scientists Enjoy!