Tag: BHF

• Beth talks blood: Part 8

  What is cardiovascular disease?Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It is typically associated with a build of fatty deposits inside blood vessels known as atherosclerosis and an increased risk of blood clots known as thrombosis [1-2]. It can also be associated with damage to arteries in…

  Beth Webb

  December 17, 2020

  Science

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• Returning to the labs

  It’s been a few weeks since starting our phased return to the labs here at Leeds. I’m very fortunate to be part of the early phase of returning. I’ve been very eager to get back in the lab, I definitely missed the lab during lockdown but I was also pretty nervous about heading back. It’s…

  Beth Webb

  August 14, 2020

  Science

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• My PhD application journey…

  I’m halfway through my 2nd year of my PhD which sounds mad, I never thought I’d ever end up doing a PhD. I recently gave a STEM Ambassador career talk to a group of A-level biology students and I thought I’d share my PhD application journey with you all. I have to say my PhD…

  Beth Webb

  July 12, 2020

  Life, Science

  Academia, Academic life, BHF, Biology, blog, blog life, blogging, bloglife, cardiovascular disease, Life, lifestyle, motivation, Organisation, passion, PhD, PhD life, Planning, Positivity, post graduate student, Preparation, research, Scicomm, Science, STEM, Studying, Women in academia, Women in science, Women in STEM, writing

• Why I’m doing a PhD in cardiovascular disease…

  What is a PhD? A PhD (doctorate of philosophy) is a postgraduate doctoral degree, which is awarded to students who complete an original thesis offering a significant new contribution to the knowledge of their field. In the UK, a PhD project is typically 3-4 years full time and 5-7 years part-time. A PhD project is quite…

  Beth Webb

  May 18, 2020

  Life, Science

  Academic chatter, Academic life, anxiety, BHF, Biology, blog, blogging, bloglife, cardiovascular disease, Life, motivation, passion, PhD, PhD life, Positivity, post grad research, post graduate student, research, Scicomm, Science, STEM, STEMinist, Student, Women in science, Women in STEM, writing