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Karolina Chocian
Curriculum Vitae
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Education
University of Manchester (2007-2011), International Baccalaureate School no 0704 in Gdynia, Poland (2004-2007) -
Qualifications
B.Sc (Hons) in Genetics -
Work History
University of Manchester (visiting scientist), AstraZeneca – Genetic Toxicology -
Current Job
PhD student, Wellcome Trust Programme in Chromosome and Developmental Biology -
Employer
University of Oxford
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My Work: I look at worms that are getting old, a lot.
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I am working in Alison Woollard lab. My research interest lies particularly in the relationship between ageing and epigenetics.
Epigenetics is the part of science that tells us about heritable information that is NOT the DNA sequence- but the modifications of the DNA and proteins that are associated with the DNA. Those modifications cause changes to structure of DNA, for example makes it more open or closed.
I am investigating changes to genes that are responsible for chromatin structure and their relationship with increased healthspan and lifespan of a nematode worm C.elegans.
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My Typical Day: There is no typical day really, I tend to go where my research takes me ;)
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My Interview
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My favourite CHRISTMAS LECTURE memory is:
the biggest applause the worm ever got. We had some trouble with filming my mutant worms (the ones that lived longer) as they seemed to have stage fright and didn’t want to move. When I eventually got it right the worm got a massive wave of applause – probably the biggest one a worm ever got :)
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
open, friendly, crazy.
What or who inspired you to follow your career?
My chemistry teacher in secondary school/high school. She changed the way I was thinking and made me realise I can be good at things like that.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
not much, I was a good kid, I had no idea I could get away with some things :)
What is the most fun thing you've done?
bungee jump off a 50m bridge
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My profile link:
https://ias.im/u.40482
My Comments
are humans still evolving and why why not? have we stopped evolving in the developed world? (1 comments)
do you think humans have stopped evolving, and why/ why not? (1 comments)
If our cells can double why cant we clone ourselves (1 comments)
Is it possible that with the increased use of technology and on-screen typing, we will lose or simplify the use of our (2 comments)
Are genes by default switched off or on? - Does it depend on the cell? (1 comments)