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Samantha Terry

My CV

  • Education:

    I attended a Flemish secondary school run by nuns in Belgium (1996-2002) and then studied for both my undergrad (2002-2006) and PhD (2006-2009) at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

  • Qualifications:

    I did an international baccalaureate. Then I got a BSc in Cell Biology and Pathology, skipped the Masters, and then received a Ph.D. in Radiation Biology.

  • Work History:

    I have had many jobs, including being a waitress, working behind the bar, and in a bookshop during my studying years. Since my Ph.D. I have worked at the University of Oxford (2 years) and at the Radboud academic hospital in Nijmegen, the Netherlands (3 years).

  • Current Job:

    I am a lecturer, which means I teach at universities and run a research group.

  • About Me:

    I am a scientist and a new mum.

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    I live with my husband and 11 month old in Watford. I still work full time though. I have lived and worked in many countries in Europe but decided to settle back in the UK. I can tell I am growing old (33!) as I now like TV programmes about gardening and houses. Never thought that would happen. I used to watch all Eastenders episodes until I didn’t like who killed Lucy.

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    I work as a researcher in the lab where I tag radioactivity to molecules. I then use these to image tumours as the peptides and antibodies bind only to the tumours.The radioactivity that is attached then helps me make a scan (PET and SPECT) with which I can see where the tumour is and if it has spread to other organs. I also  create new radiation therapies that are able to hunt down cancer cells whilst keeping healthy cells intact.

  • My Typical Day:

    I get up, shower, drop baby off at nursery, catch train/tube/walk, start my working day, catch train/tube/walk, pick up baby, eat, watch telly and sleep.

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    My typical day involves a range of things: get up early, commute to work, fall asleep during commute, perform experiments, analyse data, think up the next great experiment, find collaborators, talk to peers, coach students, write papers, speak at conferences, apply for awards, sometimes get awards etc…

  • My Interview

    • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

      Friendly, ditsy and hard-working

      What did you want to be after you left school?

      had no clue

      What don't you like about your current job?

      the hours and stress

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