Michelle wins national awards for anti-spiking campaign
Congratulations to Michelle Frost, who has received national recognition for her work to tackle drink spiking.
The Biomedical Specialist Scientist won two honours at the prestigious Institute of Biomedical Science Awards for her anti-spiking campaign launched in December 2021. She received the Research and Innovation Award and was Highly Commended in the Public Engagement category.
Michelle launched her campaign after fearing she had herself been spiked – an unknown substance added to her drink without her knowledge.
Michelle used her expertise as a Biomedical Specialist Scientist to create a kit which people could use if they suspected that they or their drink had been spiked.
Samples would be analysed here with complete anonymity guaranteed for the person submitting them.
With support from the community and police the kits were rolled out across pubs, clubs and venues in Norfolk. The campaign gained national attention with Michelle appearing at a Parliamentary Select committee and on national radio.
Michelle, who now works in research at the hospital, said: “It was an absolutely amazing day and I feel honoured to have come away with two awards.”