UK04
Research Fellow
Glasgow University
Native Language: English
Scientific Field of Enquiry/Research: Cardiovascular
Date: 12 March 2003
http://www.cardiovascular.org

1. How would you describe the project/s you are currently working on to a non-scientist?
Trying to understand how blood vessels work by using 3D and 4D imaging techniques.

2. Where, as a scientist, do you see the creativity in your work or life?
Formulation of new scientific ideas and musical chord sequences.

3. When you embark on research, do you start with a defined goal or does the goal emerge through the process?
Start with one easy goal and then pick a new one when the first is achieved.

4. With regard to your research, how would you describe the processes and outcomes in terms of the concepts 'natural' and 'artificial'?
natural.

5. Where do you gain inspiration and support for your work?
past successes and future possibilities

6. How are possible applications from your research determined?
Uptake of newly developed methods by others.

7. Do you share a language with other scientists (across cultures)? If so, please describe how this language works.
An assumption of understandings no matter how tenuous or esoteric.

8. Does your work encompass or involve a possible benefit (tangible or intangible) to society? If so, how would you describe this benefit to non-scientists?
The hope of finding real cures for heart failure, high blood pressure, blocked arteries etc.

9. Would you describe your future world view as pessimistic or optimistic? Why?
Right now - very pessimistic. Why? Bush & Blair.

10. Do you believe you share this future world view with other scientists (in your field) or would you describe this view as personal?
It's a shared view.