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Love Onwuzuruike
Name:
Love Onwuzuruike
Job Title:
PhD student
Place of work / study:
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience at University of Bristol
Area of Research:
I study how membrane composition shapes the pharmacology and signalling of serotonin receptors using a combination of experimental approaches and computational modelling.
How is your work funded:
University of Bristol
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am a PhD student studying in the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience at the University of Bristol. My research bridges neuroscience and computational science, combining functional cell-based assays and molecular dynamics simulations to support structure-based drug discovery for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders involving serotonin receptors, such as Alzheimer’s Dementia. Alongside my studies, I advocate for greater representation of underrepresented groups in STEM.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I love to travel – my goal is to visit a new country every year!
Why did you choose to work in dementia:
I am passionate about understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind neurodegenerative diseases like Dementia and contributing to treatments that can improve lives in ways that transcend generations – not just in my community, but the world at large.
What single piece of of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Don’t be afraid to explore new ideas and ask questions.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
Does a manuscript count? …
Favourite film of all time?
There’s too many to choose from..
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Cosy night in with Disney+ and a tub of Ben & Jerry’s
What’s the best decision you ever made?
Not sure
What’s the best vacation spot?
Rome, Italy
Do you collect anything?
No
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