Beth Bankes-Jones

Beth joined the Earlham Institute in August 2024 as an Events Manager. This role supports EI’s Advanced Training programme, working with colleagues across EI to deliver workshops, training courses, symposiums and conferences.

Beth also supports EI's Year in Industry programme, supervising undergraduate students during their yearlong placements at Earlham.

Prior to joining the Earlham Institute, she completed a PhD at the John Innes Centre, identifying genes underlying Fusarium and mycotoxin susceptibility in Brachypodium distachyon. Before this, she completed an MSc in Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement and a BSc in Natural Sciences, both at the University of East Anglia. Following her PhD, Beth owned and managed a local haberdashery business.