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Ellie Dunstone

My CV

  • Education:

    Oxford High School GDST (School)
    University of Cambridge (Undergraduate Degree)
    Wellcome Sanger Institute (Master’s and PhD)

  • Qualifications:

    10 A*s at GCSE
    4 A*s at A Level (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths)
    1st class BA in Natural Sciences
    MPhil in Biological Sciences
    Working towards a PhD in Cancer Genomics

  • Work History:

    When I was in school I worked a little doing child care and events waitressing.
    I did a 3 month internship in Boston, USA during my undergraduate degree
    I now work as a PhD student (technically still a student, but you usually get paid to do this!)

  • Current Job:

    PhD student at Wellcome Sanger Institute

  • About Me:

    I’m a PhD student studying cancer and genetics. In my free time I like dancing and cooking.

  • My Typical Day:

    I go to work at a big science institute with lots of other scientists. I use a mixture of laboratory science and computer work to find out answers to questions. I also have a lot of meetings with people all over the world who are working on similar things.

  • My Interview

    • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

      spontaneous, passionate and caring

      What did you want to be after you left school?

      I was considering being a doctor or a research scientist

      Were you ever in trouble at school?

      Sometimes a bit - you don't have to be perfect at school to work in science!

      What's your favourite food?

      I love thai and chinese food

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