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Kerrie Ford (Cell Biology)

I studied Natural Sciences as an undergraduate at Cambridge, specialising in Genetics. Between my second and third years I did a summer project in the Baylis lab, and I enjoyed it so much I applied to do a PhD here. I'm now in my third year and still thriving on the unique challenges of a life in research.

I am studying intracellular calcium signalling in C. elegans, which allows me to explore aspects of cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics, with a bit of neurobiology and developmental biology thrown in for good measure! One of the best things about this department is the breadth of research that goes on, allowing you to draw on the expertise of people from many different backgrounds. Although the cell biology cohort in the department is relatively small, we form a close and supportive scientific community. I chose to come here due to the irresistable combination of excellent science and great support for grad students, and discovered a lively social scene as an added bonus!