Profile

Kevin Pollock
My CV
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Education:
University of Glasgow
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Qualifications:
PhD, MPH
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Work History:
15 years with Health Protection Scotland
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Current Job:
Senior epidemiologist
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About Me:
I am an epidemiologist who works on outbreaks of infectious disease. I also assess the impact of the HPV vaccine on cervical cancer and other cancers.
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My Typical Day:
It is never the same day twice.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would donate it to a local school where I could make a difference and discuss how science can add value to society
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Bald, bearded ultramarathoner….
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Lots of times – too busy chatting and not enough time listening.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Boards of Canada
What's your favourite food?
Curry
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
3 more wishes.
Tell us a joke.
What do you call a mermaid who isn’t married? A single fish.
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My Comments
The first scientist evicted is… (1 comments)
what shampoo do you use? (1 comments)
How do you predict how many people will get ill each year? (1 comments)
Have you ever won any awards for your work? (1 comments)
people say you need english to be a scientist is that true? (1 comments)