Profile
Shilpa Nagarajan
My CV
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Education:
I moved around a lot as a kid! I did my primary school in Montreal, Canada, and my high school in Singapore (in Asia). Then I went to university in Toronto, Canada and did got my PhD in Australia! Now I live in Oxford and work as a scientist.
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Qualifications:
My school system worked a little differently in Canada/Singapore. But, I was involved in pretty much every club available at my school – sports, arts, academics, charities. I tried EVERYTHING, and got awards from the whole spectrum (except for science!).
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Current Job:
I’m a scientist at the University of Oxford, working on understanding the liver and how it regulates how the body uses nutrients in health and in disease.
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About Me:
I’ve lived in 6 cities across 5 different countries, 4 continents – currently in Oxford with my husband! I’m a massive dog lover, will drink or eat anything with lychee fruit in it, and I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 6 years old.
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
Forensic scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No, I was very sneaky
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Coldplay
What's your favourite food?
Indian or Italian food
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