Profile
Rob O'Shea
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About Me:
I’m a clinical researcher from Ireland. I originally trained as a doctor and then learned some computer science, so now I work in medical artificial intelligence.
I love music, cooking, hiking, and going to the gym.
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I play a lot of music. I used to work as a producer in college, and I DJ’d as a part time job.
I love cooking, especially exotic flavours from around the world. I’m mainly vegetarian these days.
I like going to the gym and I run to work when the weather is nice. -
My pronouns are:
He/him
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My Work:
I make computer software to interpret medical images, like X-rays and CAT scans using artificial intelligence.
I work part-time as a doctor in the emergency department.
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My Typical Day:
I wake up and have breakfast with my wife Michelle.
Sometimes I run to work, other times get the train.
I arrive to work, make a cup of coffee, throw on the headphones and start work.
If I’m writing code I listen to electronic music (aphex twin, skee mask, joy orbison, overmono).
If I’m reading or writing papers I usually listen to classical music (Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Albeniz, Scriabin)
I write some code, then see how it works by applying it to some images. Usually I’ll make some mistakes on the first attempt and I’ll go back over it to fix them.
When the code is written I’ll write a paper describing how it works and try to get it published in a scientific journal.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I’d like to make a website explaining how computers can be used to diagnose illness and
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Education:
I studied medicine in University College Cork, Ireland.
I decided to do a masters degree in drug design at UCL to learn more about biomedicine.
I took the diploma of the Royal College of Physicians, which is a further qualification for hospital doctors.
I’m currently in the final year of a PhD in artifical intelligence for cancer imaging at KCL.
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Qualifications:
Junior Cert (GSCE equivalent): 6 As, 5 Bs
Leaving Cert (A-level equivalent): 6 A1s
Medical Degree 2015
Certificate in Nanomedicine and nanotechnology 2016
Masters degree drug design 2017
PhD in artificial intelligence for cancer imaging expected graduation 2023
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Work History:
Before finishing college:
Golf caddy, Old head of Kinsale Golf Links, 2010-2015
Guitar teacher, 2012-2014
Personal trainer, LA fitness, 2013
DJ, various nightclubs, 2013-2016
Medical Jobs:
Intern doctor in medicine and surgery, Various Hospitals, Ireland 2015
Medical doctor, Bon Secours Hospital Cork, Ireland 2016
Emergency Department doctor, Lewisham Hospital, London 2016-2022 (part time)
Medical Data Science Jobs:
Clinical research fellow, stroke biology, UCL, 2018
Clinical research fellow, cancer imaging, UCL, 2020-current
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Current Job:
Clinical research fellow, Department of cancer imaging, KCL
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Employer:
King’s College London
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
hairy computer scientist
What did you want to be after you left school?
doctor
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not really, though looking back I should have been nicer to my teachers.
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
DJing was great, but since we started renovating our flat, I realised I'd quite like to be a builder.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
aphex twin
What's your favourite food?
big curry
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
I'm quite lucky in that I have everything I want. My main advice is find what you want to do with your life, and who you want to spend it with and you'll be happy
Tell us a joke.
What did the volcano say to his wife? I lava you
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