Developing that incurable curiousity, life-changing events and decisions: the bumpy road to my life as a scientist

I made the decision to start my own little science blog after attending a Wellcome Trust meeting for 1st year PhD students yesterday. The purpose of my blog will be to engage the public with my life as a biomedical PhD student, hopefully inspiring others to follow the same path. But who am I and how did I end up in one of the world’s best universities? The following is a personal insight into my life and why I believe that anyone with a passion to learn, access to the right mentors and most importantly – perseverance – can make it this far and beyond. If you desire something deeply, chase that dream, don’t let it go.