Sarah Amos

Profession: Radiation Therapist

Current position: Radiation Therapist

Years qualified: 1

What are your areas of interest in research? Breast techniques quality improvement

Would you describe yourself as a ‘novice’ or ‘experienced’ researcher? Novice

Why did you get decide to get involved in research? Because I wanted to see what techniques we can do better

Who encouraged you to get involved in research and who do you go to for advice when you need it? Fellow colleagues and mentors

What sort of activities/studies have you been involved in? Clinical research and data collection

What do you enjoy most about being involved in these research activities? 

It is very satisfying knowing that from the research you have done, you have improved current techniques / protocols

What has been your biggest challenge or barrier to being involved in research? Meeting timeline deadlines

What one piece of advice would you give other researchers who have never been involved in research before? Keep going!