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Sareen Galbraith

    • About Me:

      I am a Christian from Ireland who lives in Leeds.
      I have a pet bird (cockatiel) called Samba.
      I research viruses and teach students about infectious diseases

       

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      I live in Leeds in a flat near the Leeds Liverpool canal. I have attached photos of the canal in summer and winter.

      I have a pet bird (cocktail) called Samba and here is a photo of him.

       

      My favourite food is Indian.

      My favourite TV program is Dr Who.

      I am a Christian and am part of a street pastor team who patrol in Chapel Allerton and Harehills in Leeds to help people who get in trouble on the streets.

      https://www.streetpastors.org/

       

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      I research RNA viruses that can infect the cells in your brain. They are spread by mosquitoes so they occur in many different areas of the world. I research damage in the brain caused by diseases and viruses. I use cell processes to fight the RNA virus infection.

       

      I teach biomedical science students about infectious diseases, which are caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. I teach about the damage the infections cause in our bodies. I discuss and how to diagnose and treat the infections.

      I apply for more grant money to carry out my RNA virus research. I write about my research and I teach my PhD and master students. Have a look at my PhD student – Cameron Stockwell – profile.

    • My Typical Day:

      I eat my breakfast and walk to the University with my drink of coffee.
      I go to my office to check emails.
      I go to the lecture theatre and teach students.
      I eat my lunch with my research group.
      After lunch I go to the lab and teach students how to diagnose infections in patients.
      I go back to my office and work on my research.
      I walk home to have my dinner.

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      I eat my breakfast quickly and then walk through the centre of Leeds to the University. I make my takeaway cup of coffee to bring with me on my walk to work.

      I go to my office to check my emails. I chat with the people in my office and reply to emails. Then I go to the lecture theatre and teach my students. I have lectures about viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites.

      I eat my lunch with my research group members. This is time for me to catch up on their research work and find out if I need to help them with anything.

      This is a picture of the virus killing cells. The purple circles are the cells and the very small white circles inside the purple circles are where the virus has killed the cells.

      After lunch I go to the lab and teach biomedical science students how to diagnose infections in patients. I demonstrate the different methods in the lab and then the students have time to practice the methods themselves. Some afternoons I teach my master and PhD students.  I go back to my office or I go to the lab and I work on my research.

      I walk home through the centre of Leeds to have my dinner.

    • What I'd do with the prize money:

      I would develop new virology resources with my PhD student for Leeds Beckett public engagement activities. I am particularly interested in working to develop new resources to help refugees access education in the UK.

    My CV

    • Education:

      I went to school in Ireland; it was an all girls school called Glenlola Collegiate School.

      Then I studied at two universities in Ireland – University of Ulster and Queens University Belfast.

    • Qualifications:

      In 1991- I obtained BTECH Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology at the University of Ulster, Belfast.

      In 1994 – I obtained a BSc (Hons) Microbiology degree at Queen’s University Belfast

      In 1995 – I obtained a Master of Medical Science
      in Clinical Laboratory Medicine by research at Queen’s University Belfast.

      In 1998 – I obtained a Collaborative Award in Science and Technology (CAST) PhD in virology at Queen’s University Belfast.

    • Work History:

      1998 – 2001: I worked as Post-Doctoral Researcher at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

      2001 – 2005: I worked as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin, Ireland.

      2005 – 2008: I worked as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.

      2008 – 2013: I was Lecturer in Neurovirology at the University of Liverpool, UK.

      2013 – PRESENT: I am Senior Lecturer in Microbiology and Biomedical Science at Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.

    • Current Job:

      I am a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology and Biomedical Science in the School of Health at Leeds Beckett University where I teach biomedical science students about infectious diseases.

      I lead the Neurovirology and Disease Research Group where I supervise 2 PhD students and 5 master students.

      https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/dr-sareen-galbraith/

       

       

    • My Interview

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        christian virologist researcher

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        a vet

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        sometimes

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        U2

        What's your favourite food?

        Indian

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