Dashboard – Genetics Zone

About Me:

I live in Cambridgeshire with my husband and son. I am a scientific researcher working on human brain development and evolution using brain organoids and stem cells. I enjoy cycling, cooking and a good book.
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In the lab I use stem cells to grow tissues similar to human brain in very early stages of development (way before borth). We can grow tissues from human and apes and compare them to give us clues about human brain evolution. In human organoids we can change certain genes to look at development and disease.
My Typical Day:

My son is an early bird so I am usually up before 6am. I start work about 9 am and do work in the lab (experiments) and at my computer (data analysis and reading of scientific literature). I usually have lunch about 12.30 with other scientists in my group. I usually finish about 5 pm.
What I'd do with the prize money:

I’d like to spend the money on creating a resource for younger and older people could learn about science that they weren’t taught at school or that they forgot from school.

Education:

High school – Staszic Grammar School in Sosnowiec, Poland

University – Silesia University, Poland

Postgraduate studies (PhD) – Plymotuh University Medical School
Qualifications:

A levels

Bachelor of Science degree

Master of Science degree

Doctor of Philosophy
Work History:

After my PhD I started working at the MRC Labpratory of Molecular Biology as a technician, I was working with insect cells that are used for protein production for research. Then, when my current boss joined the institute, I moved to her lab.
Current Job:

My job title is a Research Support Officer and I look after our lab and work on my research projects.

Magdalena Sutcliffe