Daphne James

Profession: Nuclear Medicine Scientist

Current position: Lecturer

Years qualified: 30 years

What are your areas of interest in research? Nuclear medicine, occupational radiation exposure

Would you describe yourself as a ‘novice’ or ‘experienced’ researcher? Experienced

Research qualifications: PhD awarded 2015

What is your greatest research achievement? Completing my PhD

Why and how did you get involved in research? Interested in changing practice in NM; work requirements

How do you balance research/work/family life? Prioritise family time on weekends etc

How did you find a mentor/supervisor? Through my work at Uni

What was/is your supervisor/mentor’s best advice? Do a little every day and eventually it will be complete

What do you enjoy most about being involved in research? Learning

What one piece of advice would you give other researchers? Make sure you are really interested in your research topic to stay motivated