Profile
Patrick Adkins
CV
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I'm currently solving this problem:
Working around Covid and the problems it has caused us.
Working with Natural History Mueseam and Sanger institute to work out how we can get good Genome reads from some tricky groups like Actinaria (Anemones) and Polycheates (Bristle worms)
Working to find where we can best get some rare and overlooked species which have poor location records.
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I'm currently working on these species doing this:
Always a whole range of organisms which is one of the favorite parts of the job for me. one moment seaweeds then worms then shrimp. So much fun!
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My Interview
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How has your work progressed recently?
After a slow winter when collection was difficult we are starting to speed up again which is great!
What have you got planned for your research over the next year?
we are starting to collect offshore organisms so lots of boat work! We are also beginning to be able to travel and collaborate with experts around the UK which will be great!
What or who inspired you to follow your career?
David Attenborough and Blue Planet! absolutely loved that show!
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
I would like to be a tour guide for the local areas, I love showing people places that they might not get to see if you weren't from the area
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