Rebecca Jensen
What do you do?
I am a scientific PhD student carrying out a Pharmacology project looking at mitochondrial drug toxicity.
Why did you choose this field?
Through school I always enjoyed science and learning about the human body. As I learnt more I could see the certain topics I liked the most and persued them.
What do you look at and think, "I wish younger me would have known this was possible"?
When I didn't get the grades I wanted at A-Level.
Why do you love working in STEM?
I like that I know my research will help people.
Best advice for next generation?
Just try your best and you will get where you want to be- there is always a way.
Inspo quote / fun fact / role model
“Don't worry, be happy.”