Profile
Kristi Sawyer
Thank you for all the great questions in the chat! If you want more detail or if I missed you, please feel free to 'Ask' me now!
My CV
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Education:
BSc Pharmacology at Newcastle University (2012-2016); PhD at King’s College London (2016-present)
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Qualifications:
11A*s at GCSE, 2A* and 3A at A-level, 1st Class BSc
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Work History:
I worked for one year at GlaxoSmithKline, a drug company, while doing my BSc.
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Current Job:
PhD student
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About Me:
I am a PhD student at King’s College London, studying the effect that stress during pregnancy can have on how the baby develops before and after birth.
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My Typical Day:
I spend some time at my desk answering emails, then go to the lab. I also sometimes travel to see mothers and their children at their homes.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Curious, excitable, determined
What did you want to be after you left school?
I knew I wanted to be a scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
If I'm being completely honest no...I was a complete geek (and still am!)
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Michael Buble
What's your favourite food?
Raspberries
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
I wish to help improve lives with my research. I wish to get a job I enjoy waking up for. I wish to inspire at least one young person to become a scientist.
Tell us a joke.
Q: Why can you never trust atoms? A: They make up everything!
What don't you like about your current job?
Sometimes we have to work long hours
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