Dr Georgina Menzies
Name:
Dr Georgina Menzies
Job Title:
Lecturer
Place of work / study:
Cardiff University
Area of Research:
Computational Biology, applying simulations to biological structure to work out their function
How is your research funded:
Alzheimer’s Research UK [1], Alzheimer’s Society [2], The Medical Research Council
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am a lecturer in computational biology in the school of Biosciences at Cardiff University. I live in Cardiff with my husband, toddler and our Labrador (Daisy). I was the first in my family to get a degree and I think I made it all the way to a lecturing position through shear determination alone. I had no idea what I wanted to be when I “grew up”, just that I liked computers and science, so it’s all worked out well for me!
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I was once interviewed by an Australian newspaper about the use of libraries in the local community.
Why did you choose to work in Dementia research?
I work across different diseases as well as more basic biology. Dementia Researchers are a brilliant, hard working and committed bunch. That keeps me coming back to dementia research.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Find a work life balance that is right for you.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
Strange Sally Diamond [3], and yes I would recommend it if you like a bit of a thriller.
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Walking, preferably by the sea.
Favourite film of all time?
Breakfast Club
Can we find you on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn?
Find Georgina Menzies on LinkedIn [5]
Would you like to share your playlist?
Don’t judge me!