Profile
Aoife O Connell
My CV
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Qualifications:
None yet
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Research/Work History:
N/A
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Current Job:
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Type of scientist:
biomedical scientist
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Degree(s) and where you obtained them:
(Currently doing) Bsc in Biomedical Science
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Qualifications:
None yet
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Research/Work History:
N/A
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Current Job:
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Employer/Lab group:
I am still a student at NUI Galway!
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CE team:
NUI Galway
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Volunteering since…
September 2019
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Favourite thing about being a Cell EXPLORER volunteer:
I love being able to meet new people who are also interested in science and learning from them!
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My best tip for extracting DNA:
Pour it into the filter slowly!! I still make a mess every time!
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About Me
A second year Biomedical Scientist who loves everything to do with the water! If I’m not in the lab or studying you’ll find me at the pool or beach!
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I grew up in the best county (aka Kerry) and have lived right beside the sea my whole life! I moved to Galway last year to start my biomedical science degree at NUI Galway. I love learning about the body and everything it does! But when I’m not doing that I love surfing, swimming and just messing at the beach. I also like reading and watching movies whenever I have some time.
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My Typical Day
Wake up early, run or swim, go to (or watch) classes, study, eat some more and then sleep!
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I am such an early bird so will always be up first thing! I usually go for a run or a swim when I first wake up, I feel like this always puts me in a good mood for the rest of the day! Then I’ll eat my breakfast. After that I usually settle down in front of my computer for the day to watch classes online or if I’m lucky I’ll get to do some experiments in my lab classes! After my classes I will do some study or any homework I have. I usually try go for a walk after this all to clear my head! Then I make dinner and watch a movie or read for a while before going to bed!
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Quickfire Q/A questions
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Friendly, sporty, funny
What did you want to be after you left school?
A doctor or a scientist I could never really decide!
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not really, maybe for a few silly stuff like messing in class or being late!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Dermot Kennedy at the moment!
What's your favourite food?
Pizza
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Move into a house with my friends! It’s always busy and crazy living with them!
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
That I could swim as fast as Michael Phelps, that I had photographic memory and I could get free takeaway for life!
Tell us a joke.
How do you cut the sea in half? - With a sea saw!
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