Profile
Natalie Jenkins
My CV
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Education:
Wheatfields Primary School (St. Ives, Cambridge);
Saint Ivo School, (St. Ives, Cambridge);
University of Edinburgh;
University of Bristol -
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in Neuroscience (BSc);
Master’s degree in Psychology (MEd);
Doctoral Candidate in Psychiatry (TBC!!!) -
Work History:
As a student I had a lot of different jobs: Support worker, carer… onetime I made golf clubs in a factory for Titlelist (I was awful, and I did not make it beyond the practice line).
After University I started working as a research assistant and that’s when my research career really began.
I have also been volunteering since the day I was old enough for my first role. I have been around the world, teaching English, building homes, nursing support, and caring.
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Current Job:
Researcher
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About Me:
I am an autistic scientist and I study dementia. As well as science questions, ask me anything you’d like to know about my autism. I love sharing my expereinces and helping other people understand more about autism.
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I live in Edinburgh and I study dementia and head injuries. I love animals, my family have two giant dogs (Great Danes) and two cats (one is the fluffiest cat in the world).
I also like cycling, and when sports centres are open again I’m going to try cycling inside a Velodrome! My pronouns are she/her.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Autistic, funny, overexcited
What did you want to be after you left school?
A doctor or a scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
All the time, I find it really hard to sit still and concentrate. Once I played 1-person hockey at the back of my chemistry lesson… it wasn’t a good idea
Who is your favourite singer or band?
I don’t have a favourite because I love different music at different times. For example, I like Madonna when I’m happy, Ariana Grande when I’m moody and Green Day when I’m angry
What's your favourite food?
Roast Potatoes or Bolognese… not together… although that could work
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
1. Lifetime of free Krispy Kreme doughnuts 2. A house on a mountain in the alps… one that you can ski into 3. To have my own family one day
Tell us a joke.
What did one plate say to the other plate? Dinner is on me!
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