Me and my Work: I spend my time researching, teaching and learning in the area of human genetics and genomics, particularly those human genes that move,
Status: Sad not to be doing imascientist anymore, but enjoying dropping in on the other zones to see what they are up to!
Latest Question:
Where do you work?
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Whats it like being a scientist then answering all these questions from other students?? (1 comments)
Me and my Work: I use modified viruses to deliver gene-based therapies for inherited diseases that cause blindness, and investigate new animal models of these diseases.
Latest Question:
Do you do practical stuff (bunsen burners etc.) all the time or do you do loads of writing all/most of the time?
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Me and my Work: A picture is worth a thousand words- I try to figure out what molecules in our cells look like and use that info to design new drug candidates
Status: You guys are amazing- such great questions. Thanks for making this so much fun (even if I have to get up 4am)
Latest Question:
Liz with your research is there a higher chance of getting cancer if that certain type runs in the family? Do you think
Latest Comment:
what car do you have? (2 comments)
Me and my Work: I run a fitness gym for bacteria, the ‘Gene Gym’, to see whether being resistant to antibiotics actually makes bacteria unhealthy.
Status: Thanks to ALL of you who voted for me! Thanks to my fellow scientists - keep fighting the good fight guys ;-)
Latest Question:
Jim have you found out what you are going to spend the money on
Latest Comment:
I voted for you :) Thankyou for answering my questions, is there any would you like to ask back? :) (1 comments)
Me and my Work: I’m developing a miniaturised device for breaking open cells, copying the DNA from the cells and storing the DNA
Status: sad to not be in IAS anymore :( Good luck Liz and Jim!
Latest Question:
Would you ever donate your body to science when you die???
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And the winner is... (1 comments)
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