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Kareen Macleod

    • About Me:

      I am originally from the Isle of Lewis, off the west coast of Scotland, but I now live in Glasgow with my cat Bella.  I used to work at the University of Glasgow and for the NHS and I enjoy teaching people to become scientists.

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      I enjoy working in a laboratory as a scientist, but also really enjoy teaching people and training them how to do lab tests and other things.

    • My pronouns are:

      She/her

    • My Work:

      I have worked as a Microbiology Biomedical Scientist in NHS labs, have done some scientific research and taught as a lecturer in a University.

    • What I'd do with the prize money:

      I would probably make some resources to help educate people that I meet at STEM events about antibiotic resistance.

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    • Education:

      I went to the local village school for years and then finished secondary school in the Nicolson Institute in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis.

    • Qualifications:

      I got 6 Highers (as they were at the time in Scotland) when I finished school.  I went on to do an Honours Degree at University, then a Masters degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (or PhD).

    • Work History:

      I worked for the NHS for many years as a Biomedical Scientist.  I worked in diagnostic microbiology laboratories, telling doctors what was causing peoples infections and what treatments might help them get better.  I then moved into scientific research and worked with bacteria of various kinds a lot, before moving into science education at a University.

    • My Interview

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        Cat loving Microbiologist

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        I had no idea, for the longest time!

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        Not really, I liked learning, even from a young age.

        If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

        I would probably be doing more lab focussed work.

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        Hmm, tough one. I do really like Ed Sheeran.

        What's your favourite food?

        Thai.

        If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

        To be healthy, happy and able to travel.

        Tell us a joke.

        Nope, sorry. Can't think of one...

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