Profile
Emily Stonelake
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About Me:
I’m a PhD student living in Cardiff, and as well as being a researcher I’m also a musician and love playing the piano and going to all the gigs I can!
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My pronouns are:
She/her
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My Work:
I’m a neuroscience PhD, and my work focuses on early brain development and understanding what mechanisms are involved.The main focus of my work is looking at the role of cholesterol in the development of the cortex.
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
I knew I wanted to be a scientist, but wasn't sure what type of job I wanted to do exactly.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes! I used to get in trouble because I'd sometimes have difficulty concentrating in class.
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
I think I'd maybe have gone into science journalism
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Queens of the Stone Age
What's your favourite food?
Sushi or ramen!
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