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The life of a scientist is never dull! (Part 2)
It’s been another varied and exciting week for me as I begin the transition between my current job as a post-doc and my future job as a lecturer in biomedical science at the University of Greenwich. Thankfully it hasn’t been … Continue reading
The life of a scientist is never dull! (Part 1)
But it is at times a little insanely busy! In the lab I’m currently working on two projects, one is the research project I’ve been working on for a long time and I’m currently writing up part of it as … Continue reading
Posted in Life of a Scientist
Tagged science, science careers, scientific research, scientists
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Would you recommend starting a blog?
At coffee a little while ago (Our whole department has coffee together at 11:00 every day, it’s very sociable) a friend asked me would I recommend starting a blog, so Jo, this post is especially for you 😉 The short … Continue reading
Women of outstanding achievement
Having written about science and science careers recently I thought it was time to get back to some girl awesomeness! I’m hoping that in just a few sentences you’re all going to say ‘oh I know all about that already’ … Continue reading
Posted in Girl awesomeness
Tagged science, scientists, STEM, UKRC, women in science, wow
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Strengths – a personal epiphany!
As I mentioned in my last post my current research position is coming to an end and I’m looking for a new job, so the career options workshop organised by Women in technology last Wednesday was very timely! Although they … Continue reading
Posted in Science careers
Tagged science, science careers, scientists, STEM, strengths and skills, women in science
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Are you biased?
The days when people overtly said that women can’t or shouldn’t do science are thankfully long gone, I’m sure 2005 seems like a long time ago to most of us! Despite that and despite many more women beginning careers in … Continue reading
Posted in Science girls
Tagged science, science careers, scientists, women in science
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1000 genomes
Having discussed some of the issues I think it’s worth considering before deciding whether to get your own genome sequenced, I thought I would follow it up with why it is a good idea to sequence lots of people’s genomes! … Continue reading
Posted in Science awesomeness
Tagged genetics, Genome sequencing, human genome, science, scientific research
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What’s in your genome?
With the completion of the human genome project in 2000 and advances in DNA sequencing technology it is now possible to have your own genome sequenced and discussions are starting to arise about whether it’s a good idea. For most … Continue reading
Some cool science fun!
One of the less glamorous aspects of working in academic scientific research is the need to constantly apply for new jobs whilst you are still quite junior. I’ve been very lucky as I’ve done two research projects back to back … Continue reading
Posted in Science awesomeness
Tagged Biovision, Cells, Fun, Mitochondria, science, Science coolness, Symphony of Science
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Sport science girl awesomeness
I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to notice this was up! Hence this is a very hastily thrown together blog post. For some serious girl awesomeness in sport check out Faye Downey’s blog at the UKRC. Not only … Continue reading
Girls rock and science is cool! 