Dr Kirsty Bannister -- working class to neuroscience lab leader

<p>&quot;From a working class, first generation A-level student to recipient of the IASP (International Association for the Study of Pain) Patrick D. Wall award. I owe it all to mentorship. Love and gratitude especially to Tony, Frank &amp; Mac for decades of support&quot; -- Kirsty&#39;s words.</p> <p>Shows the importance of having a purpose and a passion, ignited in part by people close-by. </p> <p>Kirsty talks of luck. Wise people have said that the harder they worked, the luckier they got! </p> <p>Kirsty has undoubtedly worked hard.</p> <p>Encouraged by some of the big hitters in the pain world, Kirsty is now an encourager herself. </p> <p>She talks about her career in science, the reasons why it matters, and making it important for people who are suffering.</p> <p>A clear illustration of a very human scientist who cares. </p> <p>You can follow Kirsty on <a href="https://twitter.com/bannister_lab" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Twitter</a> and read the papers and meet the people from the Bannister lab <a href="https://www.bannisterlab.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p> <p>Enjoy! And please do leave comments, like and share.</p>