Being a Scientist
The world needs scientists.
But what do they actually do?
Click on the personal statements below to find out.
Adrian Liston:
“Becoming a Scientist”
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Microbiologist
Research into microbes
Studying where bacteria live, what they need to grow, and how we can develop new antibiotics as treatments
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Immunologist
Research into immune responses to infection
Studying how our body responds to pathogens, and how we can exploit this knowledge for diagnosis, treatment and vaccines
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Immunologist
Research into immune disorders
Leading a team of scientists to uncover the causes and potential treatments for pathologies of the immune system
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Engagement Manager
Research with and by the public
Engaging and involving the public in scientific research and teaching, and inspiring future generations of scientists and doctors
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Data Scientist
Data analysis and visualisation
Crunching numbers, identifying patterns, and developing models that explain and predict scientific and clinical observations
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Primary Teacher
Teaching STEM subjects in primary school
Allowing children to question, explore and problem solve, and aiming for that ‘oh wow!’ as reaction
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Secondary Teacher
Teaching Science in secondary school
Making scientific content interesting and accessible for teens
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Biochemist
Research into the chemical processes of life
Studying the link between the immune system and blood clotting, and why sometimes you want to become an architect and end up as a scientist
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Infectious Disease Doctor
Clinical care of infected patients
How doctors diagnose the underlying cause of a patient’s symptoms and decide which treatment to give
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Science Journalist
Science in the media
Helping scientists to tell the world about their discoveries
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Kidney Disease Doctor
Research into kidney failure
How infection affects the function of the kidneys, and why scientists sometimes use TikTok and Instagram
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Lab Manager
Running a research lab
Assisting researchers, training new team members, doing key experiments and being very organised -
Science Communicator
Events, exhibitions, workshops and more
Exploring science with a wide range of audiences and involving members of the public in scientific activities
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Intensive Care Doctor
Critically ill patients
Caring for patients who need intensive care, and researching ways to improve the diagnosis and management of critically ill patients
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Dentist
Treating and preventing toothache
Understanding whether people may or may not need antibiotics, and how looking after your teeth helps keeping your whole body healthy
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Wellcome Trust Funding Officer
Research funding
Supporting scientists to develop their research ideas, and to conduct and manage their projects
➡️ Meet The Scientists
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They will talk to you about what they do, how they do it, and even give you a virtual tour around their laboratory.
So get your lab coats on and join us!
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Enjoy the fascinating stories behind some of the most important scientific and medical discoveries in human history.
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