Get to know Victoria Wood, Transplant Technical Sales Specialist!

We are pleased to introduce Victoria Wood, who recently joined VH Bio’s transplant team as a Transplant Technical Sales Specialist!

Find out about her journey to VH Bio, her love for horses and some fun facts about Victoria:

Describe what your job entails.

My primary role is to contribute to the provision of responsive specialist technical support and educational programmes to customers using products within VH Bio’s transplant product portfolio, as well as supporting sales development of these products to new potential customers.

What is your career and/or educational background?

I studied at The University of Edinburgh for a BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Immunology) between 2009-2013.  Unsure of what I wanted to do, I enrolled in an MSc Immunology of Infectious Disease at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine which I completed in 2014.  At this point I had an inkling that I wanted to work for the NHS in some capacity and so took an opportunity to work within clinical commissioning at Luton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).  I worked to support joined up commissioning between Luton CCG and Luton Borough Council to meet the healthcare needs of the local population.  After a year, I decided to enter back into the scientific world and applied for the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP), gaining a place in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) at Leeds Transplant Immunology laboratory in 2015.  I completed the STP programme in 2018, including a MSc Clinical Science (H&I) from the University of Manchester.  I worked as a state registered H&I Clinical Scientist in Leeds for a further 6.5 years, before joining VH Bio in June 2025 as a Transplant Technical Sales Specialist.              

In your opinion, what is the greatest advancement in the history of science?

The discovery and development of antibiotics.  It would be a different world without them!

When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Stable groom

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Anything to do with horses (dreaming of my own one day), good long hikes in the countryside (hopefully with a dog at some point), trying new foods and places to eat and generally exploring.  

What is your favourite animal?

Can’t choose between dogs, cats and horses.  I also love a giraffe – they make me laugh!

What was the worst job you’ve ever had?

Housekeeping in a hotel – some things I wish I could unsee!

Describe your perfect weekend.

Horse ride and dog walks in the countryside, some really good food and wine with great company and a night in watching some good TV or reading whilst curled up with a cat or two!

What is your favourite film?

It depends on my mood.  Princess Mononoke for something more serious.  Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (specifically the second half) for something silly – it just makes me happy!

If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Bibimbap – delicious in all its forms!

What is on your bucket list?

Horseback safari

Road trip through Canada in a campervan (preferably an old VW splitty campervan!)

What is the first concert you attended?

Steps at Glasgow SEC

5 famous people – dead or alive – that you would invite to a dinner party?

Stephen Fry, Meryl Streep, Barack Obama, David Attenborough, Marie Curie

What do you think sets VH Bio apart as an employer?

VH Bio is a forward-thinking company whose employees are given scope to grow and make their role their own.  A very strong team dynamic is fostered throughout with every employee valued equally.  They are a pleasure to work for and it’s a privilege to be a part of the VH Bio family!

We are delighted to welcome you to the VH Bio family, Victoria!