Profile
Becky Cook
My CV
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Education:
BA (Hons) – Natural Sciences (Pathology) at University of Cambridge. PhD – Institute of Cancer Research
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Qualifications:
BA (Hons), PhD
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Work History:
I carried my PhD at the Institute of Cancer Research
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Current Job:
Post-doctoral research at UCL Cancer Institute
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I study a particular protein called Retinoblastoma Protein, in a large number of cancers this protein is turned off to allow cells to grow out of control. This means in normal, healthy cells this protein protects you from getting cancer. My research has shown that this protein protects the DNA (genetic material) in a normal cell from becoming the bad type of DNA (mutated) that can lead to a tumour.
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My Typical Day:
Check emails, feed my cells, analyse some data, set up or finish an experiment and finish the day with some reading of other scientists work.
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One of the best things about being a scientist is that I don’t really have a typical day! My days are very varied, I am mainly based in the lab doing experiments, in order to figure out how the protein I am interested in protects DNA. I also spend time reading, responding to emails and importantly talking to other scientist about my work. Talking about my research or other people’s research is a very important part of my job but also something I find extremely interesting.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Organised, intelligent and dependable.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not really. I once broke a clock playing with an inflatable ball in a classroom but luckily didnt get in any trouble.
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