My PhD Life
PhD. As Scottish as they come. Mature student. Football. Cats. Chronic pain. Last part sucks.
About me
First and foremost, I am a researcher. Secondly, I am a ragingly passionate Celtic supporter. Thirdly, I have a degenerative condition that greatly affects my spine – which makes research life a tad difficult. Epic career choice. I swear a lot, and write daft poems about cats and stuff.
IBAHCM
The Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health, and Comparative Medicine really is an institute like no other. From ground breaking research and non-stop publications – to their own weekly Friday Fox bar and pub nights, yearly table football battles against other institutes, not to mention only the 3 bands that have been created by its members. Truly talented and wonderful bunch.
My research
My research focuses on developing a molecular test using environmental DNA techniques to identify planktonic threats to salmon aquaculture.
Strategy
- No idea.
- Winging it.
- Remember I’m not supposed to know everything.
Growth
“A lot of people say that it’s a lack of vocabulary that makes you swear. Rubbish. I know thousands of words but I still prefer ‘f—.”
Sir Billy Connolly.
Success
If I knew what success was – I’d be there already. I am not. Yet. That is a huge I by the way.
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