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I'm Stephanie; I'm in a bit of a lull between my bachelor's and enrolling in a graduate program for molecular biology.0
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I have an M.S in Marine Biology and I work as a Biology Lab Technician at the university where I went to school (long story there). I take care of plants, animals, and help grad students figure out how to handle at that stuff in the classroom, and about 50 other things. Guess you could say I am a Jane of All Trades
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I have a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, BSc in Microbiology. My research has primarily focused on cancer biology and hematopoiesis (blood cell development). I have a strong interest in personalized medicine, and have been developing a new diagnostic technology that enables highly multiplexed cell analysis.0 -
ps - if anyone could tell me post-baccalaureate options for archaeological study I'd me most appreciative!
What kind are you interested in? Even though I'm a paleontologist now, my PhD is in anthropology. Send me a message with your interests and I can try to help.0 -
I am a high school anatomy and physiology teacher, so I am in charge of the scientists of tomorrow! Loved reading what everyone else does, this is a pretty interesting bunch!! 0
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Hi everyone,
I'm in my first year of a B. Medical Science. I was originally from a graphic design background, but I am now working toward medical school entry. I am still keeping one eye on medical research as a possible backup plan, but I really have my heart set on medicine.
Whew!! Another medical person!!
Hi Everybody! I'm Kathleen. I'm a pediatric cardiac surgeon. I put into practice lots of the stuff that you guys study and figure out. Thanks!! I work for an NGO and live in Nicaragua...0 -
Hmmm. Not sure how what I typed ended up in the quote box. Oh well.
As you can see I'm not a computer scientist.0 -
Hmmm. Not sure how what I typed ended up in the quote box. Oh well.
As you can see I'm not a computer scientist. We love ya anyway. 0 -
Hello all I'm an "ex-scientist". Degree in human genetics, masters in cancer and bacterial genetics, then did 3 years in the lab on cancer research, followed by 3 years in industry designing genetic identity assays, followed by 3 years back in academia investigating the genetics of autism and autism spectrum disorders.
But I decided that I much prefer the admin/organisational side, and less the hands on science (or rather the grants/publications gravy train) and I have no desire to become a junior group leader onwards, or to go back to industry, so I made a leap out.
Did a maternity cover coordinating a biology undergraduate degree, and now I'm (temporarily?) working as a trainee research grants officer.
I was hoping to move into clinical trials/research administration/coordination, but the posts seem to be scarce at the right level for me to go in at, so who knows, I may end up becoming a fully fledged research grants officer instead.
Whatever I do though, I really need it to have some sort of interaction with the sciences, and supporting them, because I'd hate to leave my roots behind.0 -
Hi everyone, university professor and wildife ecologist here. Glad to be a part of the group!0
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Hi all
Another "ex-scientist" here, strange term, how do you stop thinking about things scientifically?
Anyway, BSc Pathology (immunology/genetics) post grad work on marsupial immunogenetics and microbiology (infection control), lectured for awhile, then back to uni for BSc (Viticulture and Oenology, winemaking), now Vigneron.
Also mother of 4, grandmother of 2 and a bit (pregnancy in progress),wife, partially through a technical college (TAFE) course in personal training.
Still hugely interested in all things scientific. For those of you in Australia, there's a full lunar eclipse next full moon in December (10th).0 -
Hi everyone,
Not a scientist job wise, but I do teach science to 4 year olds if that counts I'd consider myself a scientist by nature if that makes sense. 0 -
I have a BSc in Zoology but work in the Zoo field (I run a reptile park). I see myself as a scientist but am not keen to go into full time research. I think like a scientist and love the field work and reading about what others have done, but writing it all up cuts too deep into the only free time I have for me to consider it full time. I understand why a large amount of zoological research is done on dead specimens, but I do love keeping my snakes and stuff alive and showing people how fascinating they can be. The best day is when someone has overcome their fear and touched one of the snakes, even though I know it is completely harmless!!0
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You know, reading your descriptions you are all scientists. I read somewhere (sorry don't remember where) that once your mind is open to scientific ideas and attitudes you can never go back to the ignorance of not knowing. You will always examine everything for whether it is sound scientifically or as my son says "a soft science nightmare", we dissect movies all the time for their crappy science, drives the non-scientists crazy.0
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Hello. I'm Ali. My degree (BS) is in Pharmacy. I have worked mostly in Regulatory Affairs for pharmaceutical companies over the course of a decade but now am a SAHM. I LOVE anything science or math related. Actually, to be honest, Im just an average geek. I am interested a huge array of topics. I thought it might be fun to join this group to see what you all were reading and discussing in the science world.
Have a good one!!0 -
Hi, I'm heather i am in my final year of a bsc in genetics, spent last year on placement at a pharma company and i am hoping to do a phd in plant genetics.0
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Hi, I'm a wildlife biologist currently performing mitigation monitoring of listed species in California and some construction monitoring (yuck). I also do some predator removal and I get to do a little research in my spare time. Mary0
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Hi! I'm a small animal veterinarian in New Orleans.0
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Hi all... I'm a trained Analytical Chemist who has working in the Pharmaceutical industry for longer than I care to remember. After a brief stint running my own business (not science related) I have returned to the fold and now produce help systems and user documentation for laboratory instrumentation and computer systems.0
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Hello My name is Tiffany.
I did my undergraduate study in Biology (b.s.) and I will be attending graduate school this fall to get my masters in Public Health.
My main interests are bacteria, viruses, zoonotic diseases, and genetic disorders.0 -
Hi, folks! My name is Birgit and I'm a physician. I have been in practice doing family medicine since finishing residency in 1983. I have always had a keen interest in science, but most of my "research" has just one subject--me! I run little projects on myself to see just how well my advice can work. For instance, right now I am using full accountability, diet and activity monitoring, as well as daily weighing, to see how well that works for weight loss. I am also a work in progress to try to prevent degenerative and neurodegenerative diseases through lifestyle modification. Hopefully got a few more decades on that one before the final results are in.
My areas of interest include evolution, anthropology, archaeology (bioarchaeology in particular), neuroscience, genetics, and earth science. So glad this group is here.0 -
Hi fellow lab-rats, I'm Berry. I'm a science and technology journalist, so a bit of a jack of all trades and master of none!
I've always been interested in that line of work... what sort of education have you completed?0 -
Hello! I am currently finishing up my Master of Science in molecular biology and will be starting my PhD in May! I will be studying viral-host cellular interactions.0
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Hello all! I'm Lauren. I'm currently majoring in Chemistry before I go off to Pharmacy school. This group caught my eye because I love science. Obviously. Looking forward to talking to people here.
Feel free to add me if you'd like.0 -
Hey everyone! I'm a second-year grad student working on my PhD in Biophysics. Specifically I'm working in the field of receptor tyrosine kinases. I'm currently in the process of writing my proposals and studying for qualifying exams next month...gulp!!
I've really struggled with finding time to work out (as I'm always in the lab), but recently decided that I need to make my health a priority. Also gotta cut out the stress snacking =P0 -
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First degree in anthropology with a focus in medical anth/forensics. Now studying for a nursing degree - currently taking anatomy, bio II, and micro lab. I have absolutely fallen in love with microbiology - kind of thinking it might be what I actually want to do.0 -
Hi all,
My PhD is in Microbiology, but I'm now working in the world of RNA inhibition. I work for a company that's developing vehicles for delivering siRNA to specific target cells. How I got from bacteria to developing cancer drugs is a mystery to me, but I enjoy it nonetheless. Just goes to show that as a scientist, I find pretty much any science interesting!
As for the weight-loss part, you'd think that as scientists, we'd be able to conquer this problem at least individually... I mean, less energy in, more energy out... that's the whole solution, right? But, here I am. It's so much more complicated than that! I'm just getting started with MFP. I hope I can keep it up and get some progress!0 -
Hello, I was a wetland ecologist for 20+ years until I was layed off...now I'm loving my new career. I'm a GIS Analyst creating 3D maps. Working with Socet Set and Arc Map0
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Hi, everyone. I have my BS in marine science and I'm currently working on my MS (thesis is on coral disease and microbiology). I also work full time in environmental consulting. Glad to be here!0
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Hi, my name is Lauren. I currently work in climate change adaptation for biodiversity (including agriculture, aquaculture), primarily doing the GIS component. Prior to injury, I did all sorts of fun things like radio-tracking freshwater snakes to understand their movement patterns, impacts of weed management (burning and grazing) on wetland herpetofauna (frogs, snakes, skinks), top predators in rainforest streams (eels, haha), skin microflora interactions with chytridiomycosis in rainforest stream frogs (how much and what bacteria is where on the body), some work on colour and morphometrics in skinks, and collecting climate and insect data for the rainforest bioregion along latitudinal and altitudinal gradients (for climate change analysis).
I only have a BSc due to setbacks in completing honours, and am currently setting up a masters in GIS and aquaculture.0
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