Daphne James
Lecturer
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