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New QUOD Colleague Questionnaire – Thomas Vermeire

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Thomas Vermeire – Project Manager

What were you doing most recently before joining QUOD?
I was living in Brussels where I worked as a Programme and Project Manager at a health insurance company. This mainly involved working on organisational, development projects and programmes.

What interested you about working with QUOD?
I have always looked for roles in impactful organisations. When I found the QUOD job posting, I was immediately convinced: supporting research to improve transplantations and help more patients is a magnificent goal to participate in.

What does your role in QUOD involve?
My main focus is to have an overview of all projects and make sure that they run within time, budget and scope. Also, I will be helping our scientists to set up new, impactful projects and commercial partnerships.

Lightning round time:

If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring?

  • A survival kit: there is no fun on an island if you are not able to survive.
  • Seeds to plant: growing vegetables and fruit will provide food and is also a good way to spend time.
  • A pair of good hiking boots: to explore the island.

Where’s your favourite place?
At home in my little vineyard back in Belgium, where I am learning to grow grapes and make my own wine.

Finally, what kinds of enquiries should people bring to you, and how best can they reach you?

Anything related to project management and viticulture. I can be reached at thomas.vermeire@nds.ox.ac.uk.  

New QUOD Colleague Questionnaire: Emma Greig – Transplant Research Project Manager

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In September, QUOD welcomed our new Transplant Research Project Manager – Emma Greig. Emma has agreed to share a bit more about herself and her role at QUOD.

What were you doing most recently before joining QUOD?
I was living in Toronto working as a Project Manager at an advertising agency.

What interested you about working with QUOD?
I started working in advertising shortly after graduating from university. After working in advertising for a few years I wanted to eventually transition to a role that was more impactful. When I was planning my move to the UK I found the QUOD job posting and it seemed like the perfect fit!

What does your role in QUOD involve?
The main focus of my role is to make sure projects finish on time, in scope, and within budget. I spent the first few months of my role organizing the QUOD finances, but now I am focusing on setting up commercial projects and helping organize the logistics of the ADMIRE project that will be using QUOD samples.

Lightning round time:

 If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring?

Water, shelter, a survival kit. I may have watched a season or two of Survivor during the lockdown and am thinking about what they usually need!

Where’s your favourite place?
Toronto

What was your primary COVID-19 lockdown survival method?
I started crocheting during the lockdown and just made my first blanket.

Finally, what kinds of enquiries should people bring to you, and how best can they reach you?
Anything related to project management or crocheting. I can be reached at emma.greig@nds.ox.ac.uk.