Profile
Craig Steven
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About Me:
I live in the centre of Edinburgh. In my spare time I like to read, cook, cycle and go to the gym. When I get the chance, I love to travel and experience new cultures, food and people from around the world.
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My pronouns are:
He/him
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My Work:
I am a PhD researcher at the University of Edinburgh. I work to develop an advanced microscopic technique to visualise anti-cancer drugs in cells.
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I am a chemist by training, so I enjoy applying my experience in synthesising new molecules to the field of chemical biology. Specifically, I work at the interface between chemistry and biology to understand more about cancer. By chemically attaching special probes (which light up when they interact with a high-power laser) I can look at how anti-cancer drugs behave inside cells. This is an important field because, in order to develop new drugs that can beat cancer, we need to understand where these drugs go inside cells. This will help us to know how much drug we need to take, how effective they are, and if there are any unusual side effects.
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Current Job:
PhD student
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Employer:
University of Edinburgh
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
Scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Never...almost
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Spanish translator
Who is your favourite singer or band?
David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Haim
What's your favourite food?
Thai
Tell us a joke.
Sodium!
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