Profile
Shona Moore
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About Me:
Immunologist and adventurer.
I love being in the lab running experiments or outdoors having an adventure! My other love is food – any excuse to exercise outdoors and then demolish loads of tasty food afterwards!
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My Typical Day:
I don’t think I ever really have a typical day – my work is quite varied and that’s one of the great things about it!
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However I normally wake up, grab some breakfast and then get on my bike to cycle over to campus. Sometimes I stop at the gym and have a swim before heading to the lab. I’m an early bird and like to be at work by about 8 even after a cycle and swim. When I get to work I can be in the lab or in meetings throughout the day. I might also spend some time analysing data. I work very closely with a wider team at other Universities and spend a lot of my day overseeing experiments or co-ordinating shipment of samples between sites. Our work is highly collaborative. I jump back on my bike at the end of the day, the time varies. In the evening I enjoy cooking and I often go out for a run with friends.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
Before the Pandemic I ran an Outbreak activity at Bluedot Festival in 2019 to teach people about infectious diseases and the spread of viruses. I would really love to make this activity bigger and better and my dream is to take it to Glastonbury Festival because the audience is huge and diverse. It would also be so much fun!
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Education:
Archbishop Sancroft High School: GCSEs (2003)
City of Norwich School: A-levels (2005)
University of Glasgow: BSc Applied Mathematics (2010)
University of Warwick: MSc Systems Biology (2011)
University of Warwick: PhD Systems Biology (2016)
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Qualifications:
11 GCSEs A* – C (I think – can’t remember exactly!)
A levels in Mathematics (A), Physics (A) and IT (A).
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Work History:
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (2016 – 2017)
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Current Job:
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Viral Immunity, University of Liverpool (2017 – present)
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Immunologist, adventurer and foodie
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Like most things I don't know if I have a favourite - I like quite a variety. I let Spotify recommend!
What's your favourite food?
This question is too difficult! I love to travel and try new food
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Spend more time on myself, spend more time with friends and family. Actually just have more time in general...Can I just wish for time?
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