Profile
Sonia Lenehan
My CV
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Education:
St Joseph’s Secondary School, Charlestown, Co. Mayo 2005-2011,
University College Cork 2011-2016,
University College Cork/INFANT Centre 2017- Present -
Qualifications:
B. Sc (Hons) Neuroscience
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Work History:
I spent 3 months as a research assistant with INFANT before I started my PhD. I have also worked in call centres, shops, bars and cafes during college!
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Current Job:
PhD candidate with the INFANT centre and University College Cork
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About Me:
I am a GAA (Gaelic Football in Ireland!) loving PhD scientist from Ireland researching how the brain grows!
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My Typical Day:
It usually looks like coffee, emails, coffee, reading papers, more coffee and hopefully some writing!
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Asks why a lot!
What did you want to be after you left school?
A Vet!
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Once! For laughing in class with my friend. I can't remember what we were laughing at, but it was one of those fits of giggles where neither of us could stop laughing. We were not allowed sit together again!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
P!nk
What's your favourite food?
Anything Italian!
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
1. That Mayo wins the Sam Maguire in my life time! 2. I submit my PhD on time 3. I have enough money to travel the world
Tell us a joke.
Where do Hippos go to college? Hippocampus!
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