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Nina Sumerling

Business Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)

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Personal pronouns: She/they

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+44 1603 450 312

Nina.Sumerling@earlham.ac.uk

 

Biography

Nina is a Business Support Assistant, supporting the Earlham Institute through admin duties, bookings and travel arrangements, helping to keep the day-to-day running smoothly.

Before Nina joined the institute, they worked Front of House and as a Box Office Assistant at a theatre and held other posts in customer service and admin roles.

Previously, Nina studied Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performing at the University of York before completing an MA in Creative Writing (Scriptwriting) at UEA. Outside of work, Nina is a writer, musician, composer and perform as one half of the folk duo W(h)it. Her music and plays have been performed in festivals and been short listed for awards - also receiving a short-film commission from the Sainsburys Centre!

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Breaking the silos: How open collaboration is transforming plant pangenomics

05 May 2026
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Jasmine Percival

Commercialisation Manager
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Jasmine.Percival@earlham.ac.uk

Jasmine is the Commercialisation Manager in the Business Development and Impact team, supporting the delivery of knowledge exchange, commercialisation, and impact strategies.

Her role includes identifying and developing opportunities for commercialisation of EI’s research, building external partnerships, raising awareness of the institute’s capabilities, and supporting the development and management of Institute's IP portfolio.

Before joining the institute, Jasmine trained and qualified as a UK and European Patent Attorney. She has worked with universities, research institutes, start-ups and multinational companies, advising on the protection and commercialisation of biotechnology innovations. Her experience includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications, supporting licensing and collaboration activities, and developing IP strategies that align scientific innovation with commercial objectives.

Prior to this, Jasmine completed her PhD at the Quadram Institute, where her research focused on the metabolism of anthocyanins by the human gut microbiota, using a combination of microbiological, molecular biology and analytical techniques.

Jasmine is passionate about translating scientific breakthroughs into real-world applications to deliver meaningful impact.

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Kirsty Culley

Research Programme Manager
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  • +44 1603 450 450

kirsty.culley@earlham.ac.uk

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Kirsty joined the Earlham Institute in February 2026 as the Research Programme Manager for the Cellular Genomics Institute Strategic Programme (ISP). She leads the coordination and delivery of the programme, which focuses on genomic and transcriptomic heterogeneity in plant and animal systems, using advanced single-cell and spatial genomics technologies. She works closely with programme leadership and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and alignment with the Institute’s research strategy.

Kirsty is an experienced science collaboration and programme management professional with a strong track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder scientific initiatives. Previously, she served as Science Collaboration Manager at Anglia Innovation Partnership, Norwich Research Park, developing and delivering programmes linking academia, industry, and funders. Her work supported successful partnerships and funding opportunities, strengthening engagement across research, industry, and innovation communities.

Kirsty obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science and PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of East Anglia, UK. She continued her research career at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, focusing on molecular pathways underlying the initiation and progression of arthritis, as well as directing the Resident Research Programme, which formed multidisciplinary teams and strengthened links between research and surgical departments.