Articles by Sam Roome PhD

Scientist in lab thinking about CNO storage

Your Top Technical Questions Answered – CNO Storage & Stability

Is your CNO dihydrochloride still usable after being stored at room temperature? Our technical team explains why short-term storage is no problem, and how to handle it for optimal long-term use.

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Young Eun Park

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Young Eun Park

Congratulations to Young Eun Park - the latest winner of our monthly Early Career Scientist Grant! We spoke to Young Eun about her current research into myeloma, and how she plans to spend her $500 grant!

Heatwave Hacks for Scientists: Staying Cool in the Lab

Heatwave Hacks for Scientists: Staying Cool in the Lab

Summer might be the season of sunshine and ice cream, but for scientists working in busy labs it can also mean sweaty goggles, stifling PPE, and sweltering conditions. In this new article, we share tried-and-tested hacks and clever coping strategies to help scientists survive when things get tropical in the lab.

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Working Abroad

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Working Abroad

Moving to an international lab can open up exciting opportunities and experiences for a life science researcher, but there’s a lot to consider when planning for a life-changing move abroad. In this new guide we gathered advice from globetrotting scientists who share their top tips on living and working abroad.

Interviews with Scientists: Büşra Yücel

Interviews with Scientists: Büşra Yücel

It’s time for a fresh installment of our Interviews with Scientists series! We spoke to Büşra Yücel, a postdoc at the University of Bristol, who told us about her current research, her passion for teaching, and the importance of being proactive in STEM.

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Joselina Berti

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Joselina Berti

We’re delighted to introduce the latest winner of our $500 Early Career Scientist Grant - Joselina Berti! We spoke to the PhD student about her career in science, and learned more about the challenges facing science researchers in Argentina today.

Your Top Technical Questions: June 2025

Your Top Technical Questions: June 2025

In this new monthly feature, our in-house scientists and customer support team share answers to technical questions about our products! From storage conditions and shelf life to getting the best results in the lab - find all the answers in Your Top Technical Questions!

Closing the Gender Gap in Science: What Needs to Change?

Closing the Gender Gap in Science: What Needs to Change?

Despite growing numbers of women entering STEM, female scientists remain underrepresented in senior roles due to systemic barriers and lack of support. In this article, we share some powerful advice from women in STEM on how we can close the gender gap and create a more inclusive future.

LGBTQ+ Science Stories: Olivia Goldman

LGBTQ+ Science Stories: Olivia Goldman

What is daily life like for an LGBTQ+ scientist in 2025? What challenges do openly gay or trans researchers face in the lab today? We spoke to Olivia Goldman of the University of California, Berkeley, to ask about her experiences of being ‘out and proud’ in the lab and why honesty and openness is vital for the advancement of science.

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Swarnendu Basak

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Swarnendu Basak

Introducing the latest winner of our monthly Early Career Scientist Grant! Swarnendu Basak is a PhD student at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville who will use his $500 grant to attend the CELL BIO 2025 conference. We spoke to him about his current research and the challenges facing life scientists today!