Profile
Austeja Bakulaite
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About Me:
I live in Portsmouth and I am currently doing a PhD in Biomedical science. I am vegan and very passionate about animal rights! I also love going on long walks and playing guitar.
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I am also passionate about science communication. That is why I have a part time role as a medical writer. This includes writing articles explaining multiple health related topics, such as different diseases, diets, and so on.
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My pronouns are:
She/her
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My Work:
I am currently doing a PhD. I am focusing on designing molecules, which could target specific proteins and be used as cancer treatments.
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My research is mainly done in the laboratory, however, it does involve quite a bit of computer work as well. To begin with, the molecules that I work with are design using a computer program. This makes the process a lot faster and easier than designing the molecules in the lab.
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My Typical Day:
As a PhD student I do not have a usual 9 to 5 job or a set schedule. My day to day activities can vary quite a bit. But I usually have some lab experiments to do as well as some work on the computer. The experiments in the lab can vary from a few hours to full day or overnight even.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Vegan biomedical scientist
What did you want to be after you left school?
As a kid, I wanted to be a rock star
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
I would still like to be a rock star... :D
What's your favourite food?
Pizza
Tell us a joke.
Why did the physics professor break up with the biology professor? - There was no chemistry.
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