Charlie Hinson

Biogerontology | Zoology | Genomics
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Education

BSc (Hons) Zoology
University of Aberdeen (Expected 2:1)
  • Relevant Coursework: Genetics (Class Rep), Statistical Analysis of Biological Data, Ecological Genomics, and Comparative Physiology.
  • Lab Skills: ELISA, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, CRISPR blue/white screening, and mammalian dissection.
  • Extracurriculars: Programming, Astronomy & Meteorology, and Mandarin Chinese.

Research Experience

Honours Thesis
University of Aberdeen | Energetics Research Group
  • Longitudinal study on 525 Musca domestica investigating deuterium depleted water's influence on lifespan.
  • Applied Cox proportional hazards modelling for survival analysis.
  • Currently on track for publication.
Remote Research Assistant
University of Birmingham | Ageing & Rejuvenation Lab
  • Independently tested the longevity bottleneck hypothesis via computational genomics.
  • dN/dS analysis on PARP-1, IGF-1, and mTOR across 12 mammalian stem clades.
  • Identified purifying selective pressures in terrestrial vertebrates during the Mesozoic.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Aberdeen | Energetics Research Group
  • Processed 29 animals for long-term organ storage at -80°C.
  • Gained experience in mammalian dissection, organ/fluid harvesting, and medical research clean room protocols.
  • Operated safety-critical equipment including TissueLysers, centrifuges, and liquid nitrogen dewars.

Employment History

Bat Emergence & Re-Entry Surveyor
Arbtech
  • Utilised ultrasonic microphones, IR cameras, and heterodynes for field surveys.
  • Trained in identification of common UK bat species and IR footage review.
Laboratory Technician
Milton Keynes Education Trust
  • Managed safe usage of scientific equipment, including flammables, radioactive samples, and acids/bases.
  • Responsible for serial dilutions, lab auditing, and maintenance of captive organisms (e.g., axolotl, daphnia).
Healthcare Support Worker
Milton Keynes Education Trust
  • Processed an average of 20 COVID-19 samples per hour.
  • Practiced safe handling of viral samples while maintaining effective communication with children in high-stress environments.

Memberships