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Emmanuelle Vire

My CV

  • Education:

    I studied in Belgium. Went to uni in Belgium, where I got a PhD. Then moved to Cambridge. Now working in London

  • Qualifications:

    I have a PhD in piano and one PhD in biology

  • Work History:

    In Brussels, Cambridge and London

  • Current Job:

    I’m n investigator scientist, it’s a fancy title to say that I’m doing research in a lab, teaching students at Uni, and making new discoveries everyday.

  • About Me:

    I’m tall, I have red hair, and I’m very passionate about my work

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    I was born in Belgium.

    I studied in Belgium and then decided I wanted to travel and meet new people. I came to Cambridge because I was very lucky to be offered a job there. I worked for the University of Cambridge for 7 years, then got a job in London which is where I now work.

    My story is the living proof that you can be from nowhere, and think you’re not good enough, and end up working in prestigious places, have a wonderful job and Avery happy life!

     

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    I want to make a difference for people who are living with a disease. For the patients but also for their families.

    I found out that I could combine my passion (being in the lab) and my interest in fighting diseases. That’s why I’m a scientist.

    I look at diseases affecting the brain of people. With my team, I’m trying to understand why the disease start. Because if we can understand how it start, we can try to stop the start of the disease.

  • My Typical Day:

    Wake up at 6.30am, make porridge, get on the train to London, get to the lab, do some experiments and have lots of meetings with people, work some more and get on the train back to Cambridge, cook dinner and play the piano. Go to bed!!

  • What I'd do with the prize money:

    I will invite as many school students as possible to see my lab

  • My Interview

    • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

      passionate, curious, entertaining

      What did you want to be after you left school?

      a doctor, an astronaut, and i wanted to be liked by my friends and colleagues

      Were you ever in trouble at school?

      no, I was shy, and I really didn't like myself

      Who is your favourite singer or band?

      the XX

      What's your favourite food?

      ice cream

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

      be healthy forever; do fun stuff; be with nice people

      Tell us a joke.

      What's the best cheese to tempt a bear out of the woods? Cammembert

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