Anjelika Galapon

Anjelika obtained a BSc in Biomedical Science from the University of Surrey, during which she undertook a placement year within the university's immunology department. It was here where she first used flow cytometry to investigate the effect of beta-adrenergic stimulation on T cell function in ageing. After graduating, she worked as a research technician in the natural killer cell group at the University of Southampton and explored NK cell interactions with liver and colorectal cancer, focusing on killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs). In February 2025, she joined the MRC Toxicology Unit as a Flow Cytometry technician, applying her knowledge to maintain the Flow Cytometry Core Facility and help others with their experiments.

Anjelika’s previous projects sparked her interest in immunology, particularly in understanding complex tumour-immune interactions to help develop anti-cancer therapeutics. As a flow cytometry technician in the Unit, she also enjoys learning about non-immunological applications, such as apoptosis and cell cycle analysis, helping to broaden her flow skills and develop her expertise.