My Fantasy Land

Apart from the relax moment, my routine life would be - thinking about scientific problems, as well as planning experiments and reading papers. There is no doubt: research now belongs in my life.

Research can be fun, yet the one thing I sensed about it is everyday lab life can be very tedious . I have to prepare all the materials for my experiments. If a reagent runs out, I have to make a note, order and restock. If I don’t, the experiment will not happen. I have to keep checking on my mice, make sure they are always in adequate amount for my experiment. I have to participate in the lab cleaning roster, maintaining the tidiness of working environment at all time. Organizational skills are very important. This part of the job may not be the most scientifically interesting, but now I see that there is a benefit.

Stressing up on lab results is just a normal experience of all working in reseach field. Now I realize how much I need to improve my problem analysis, time and resource management skills, and the ability to work independently — crucial criterias in the lab.

Hopefully in near future, I’ll be able to develop this fantastic set of qualities.

*All the best*