Profile
Nick Groves-Kirkby
My CV
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Education:
1995-2002 Campion School, Bugbrooke, Northampton; 2002-2006 University of Oxford
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Qualifications:
BA Biological Sciences; MSc History of Science, Medicine and Technology
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Work History:
2006-2010 Senior Editor at Nature Publishing Group
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Current Job:
PhD Student
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I hope to understand the effect that our genes have on us as people. I’m particularly interested in how we use genetic information in medicine. What tests should we use and why? Can we predict our health from our genes? Who should have access to this information?
My PhD work looks at how genes affect fertility, and how genetic information moves between parents and their children. I let other people do the lab work, and I focus on analysing the results using computer programs.
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My Typical Day:
A mix of meetings, reading, computer work and thinking.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I’d donate it to a friend of mine who runs science experiments for children and the general public
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Curious, independent, thinker
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Sometimes. Mainly for not working hard enough rather than for anything serious.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
The Clash
What's your favourite food?
Steak and chips. But I like to try almost anything once!
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
I’d like a window in my office, more self-motivation, and a killer business idea please.
Tell us a joke.
The barman says “We don’t serve tachyons in here.” A tachyon walks into a bar.
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