Dr Rowan Hardy | ARUK Career Development Fellow

ARUK Career Development Fellow June May 2020 Post-doctoral Research Fellow, (funded by Arthritis Research UK) Centre for Translational Inflammation Research, University of Birmingham, UK Glucocortoids: Shaping Articular and Extra-articular Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: June May 2015 Post-doctoral Research Fellow, (funded by Arthritis Research UK) Institute of Biomedical Research, University of Birmingham, UK Local Glucocorticoid Metabolism in Inflammation Associated Myopathy June May 2012 Arthritis Research UK Visiting Fellow, (funded by Arthritis Research UK) ANZAC Research Institute, University of Sydney, Australia The Role of Wnt Signalling in Glucocorticoid Mediated Bone Loss June May 2011 Post-doctoral Research Fellow, (funded by Arthritis Research UK and the Wellcome Trust; VIP Award scheme) Institute of Biomedical Research, University of Birmingham, UK Local Glucocorticoid Metabolism in Inflammatory Arthritis PhD in Medicine: September June 2008, Viva award date 01/04/2008. Division of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Birmingham, UK. Characterisation of Glucocorticoid Metabolism and Action in Stromal Fibroblasts PhD (MRC) September June 2008, Division of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Birmingham, UK. Characterisation of Glucocorticoid Metabolism and Action in Stromal Fibroblasts 1 st Post doc was in Birmingham June May 2011 funded by Arthritis Research UK and the Wellcome Trust; VIP Award scheme) Local Glucocorticoid Metabolism in Inflammatory Arthritis Victoria was training as an I.T.U nurse and wanted to stay in Birmingham

There is enormous pressure for us to go overseas to gain experience in other labs This is not always possible: children, finances, partners, personal responsibilities I wanted to work abroad Arthritis Research UK Visiting Fellow, ANZAC Research Institute, University of Sydney, Australia

Publications grants long hours Presentations Teaching Establish academic independence Demands of partners Demands of Kids Demands of Mortgage House upkeep Coupled with this is the uncertainty of not knowing what will happen once contracts finish

Side effects of children may include the following: – Sleeplessness, Irritation, Exhaustion, Narcolepsy, Feelings of Anxiety and stress, General feeling of time passing to quickly/time missing My wife is a full time research nurse: Spend time with kids (and each other), Taxi children between childcare and home Feed extra mouths Bed time routines

“how we respond to disappointments largely underpins success. We must maintain an optimistic view, even in the face of painful setbacks. We need to remind ourselves often of how far we've come as scientists and celebrate achievements as they come, no matter how small, and to let rejections go” Charmaine Tam

organized. You know about conferences a long time in advance Prevent family life clashing with key experiments

Sharing drop offs and everyday challenges with the boys Help from family has been invaluable Children free night out every few weeks Family nearby is wonderful for the boys and can be extremely helpful during emergencies In laws. A necessary evil

Past supervisors and collaborators have become trusted mentors that provide expert advice, support and guidance Prof Martin Hewison Prof Mark Cooper Prof Karim Raza Prof Christopher Buckley During my PhD I was recommended to apply for a travelling Fellowship Provided the support I needed throughout the intermediate Fellowship process

PhD 1 st post doc/ PGCert Higher Education Travelling Fellowship 2 nd post doc/ ARUK Career Development Fellowship Lecturer/ Teaching Senior Fellowship Average a publication per year and apply for small grants and prizes Keep Your eyes peeled for unexpected opportunities and findings

Playing squash Reading Social drinking Time with friends Know when to take a step back!

I generally prioritize family happiness and work-life balance over career goals My children may one day decide which home to put me in or whether or not to pull the plug

Make thing work for you and be adventurous Family can be both your motivation to achieve in your career as well as your salvation from getting buried in it

My Wife (Victoria) Boy # 1 (Oscar) Boy # 2 (Elijah) Victoria Mum My parents Home Friends and colleagues Martin Hewison Mark Cooper Karim Raza Chris Buckley Work