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Laura Knight

    • About Me:

      I live with my parents and 2 dogs in the countryside near Oxford. I enjoy taking my dogs out on walks and going for dinner with my friends!

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      I grew up near Oxford and then moved to London to go to university. I enjoy the city, however I recently moved back home to get a job in Oxford, and it has been nice to be in the countryside again. When I am not at work I like to exercise by going to the gym or on walks, and spend time with my friends.

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      DNA is the code that tells your body which proteins to make, and then these proteins are needed to carry out functions. A mutation in the DNA can change the protein which is made, and effect the functions. I research a specific protein change that has been found in cancer of the womb to understand what the change means and why it is found only in womb cancer.

    My CV

    • Education:

      Secondary school (2010-2017) – Wycombe High School

      University (2017-2021) – King’s College London

    • Qualifications:

      GSCEs: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, French, Spanish, Drama, Geography

      A Levels:  Biology, Chemistry and Maths

      Degree: Biochemistry MSci

    • Work History:

      Whilst in school I worked as a tutor, helping teach maths and english basics. Then during university I worked as a waitress.

    • Current Job:

      I now work as a research assistant at Oxford University.

    • My Interview

      • What did you want to be after you left school?

        I wasn't sure! But I knew I enjoyed science and wanted to keep learning.

        What's your favourite food?

        Pizza

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