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Zoe Ross
About Me:
I’m Zoe from Scotland and I am a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen
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Yewande Oyekenu
About Me:
I am an enthusiastic, dynamic and analytical scientist.
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William Glass
About Me:
I’ve just finished my PhD in the field of computational biophysics. That’s a bit of a mouthful but basically I use (very big) computers to simulate tiny biological machines called proteins.
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Wei Xun
About Me:
I have just completed a PhD in social epidemiology, still waiting for my final exam…I like get into anything that is a bit weird and tells us more about ourselves.
Latest Question:
Do you find any use for your art in your job? -
Varun Ramaswamy
About Me:
I can describe myself in 4P’s- PhD student, Poet, Pianist and Percussionist.
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How does medicine effect your body? -
Tom Willmott
About Me:
I research bacteria in health and disease – my current project is looking at how bacteria play a role in pregnancy complications and what we can do to change that. Prior to academia I was a primary school teacher.
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Tiffany Chan
About Me:
I’ve just finished a PhD in Chemistry and Bioengineering at Imperial College London and now work in cancer research at the University of Oxford. I’m interested in all things medical-related, love to travel, and would never say no to pizza. 🧪✈️🍕
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Theresa Wacker
About Me:
I am a German Biochemist turned Microbiologist turned Bioinformatician who works with the MRC Center for Medical Mycology in Exeter, Devon; we look at all the fungi that make humans ill. I love the outdoors, sports and music.
Latest Question:
is there a fungi that is good for us and whats it used for? -
Swetha Vijayakrishnan
About Me:
I am a scientist researching viruses.
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Sreejith Radhakrishnan
About Me:
I’m an animal doctor who’s doing a PhD trying to figure out how to give jabs for rabies (a very nasty disease) to as many dogs as possible, so that they don’t get sick and pass it on to people.
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Spyros Lytras
About Me:
I’m a 1st year PhD student at the MRC – University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research.
Latest Question:
What is the structure of a virus and are they living things? -
Soudabeh Imanikia
About Me:
I am a geneticist with a strong passion for studying ageing and diseases associated with it, like “forgetfulness”
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Sorcha O'Byrne
About Me:
I am a scientist interested in how your blood cells develop. In my spare time I like to take the dog for a walk, make jewellery and bake.
Latest Question:
How often do you discover something completely new? -
Sophie Skidmore
About Me:
I am a PhD student using stem cells to research Parkinson’s disease
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Sophie Arthur
About Me:
Stem cell researcher turned science storyteller. I also write a blog and love all sports when not talking about science
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Sinéad Ryan
About Me:
I’m a 26 year old PhD student based in Northern Ireland. My project aims to find out how parasites change our immune systems and whether we can use this as therapeutics for airway disease.
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Shenghong He
About Me:
I am a researcher in clinical neuroscience, a husband of a lovely lady, and a dad of a naughty little boy.
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Shaline Fazal
About Me:
I am a bubbly and very sociable neuroscientist who enjoys spending time with my friends. I enjoy running, swimming and playing badminton
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Roy Drissen
About Me:
I am a postdoctoral researcher trying to understand how we make healthy blood.
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Robyn Macrae
About Me:
PhD student who loves riding horses and travelling the world.
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Roberta Migale
About Me:
Scientist at the Francis Crick Institute , climber, ukulele player, gardener
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Robert Ives
About Me:
Part time Lego addict with a wife and two ‘challenging at times’ sons
My Work:
I test medicines using animals and help to develop medicines for children which don’t taste bad.
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Rihab gam
About Me:
I am a Rutherford Postdoctoral Fellow, trilingual and always learning a new language in my spare time. Loves cooking, dogs, cycling and reading.
My Work:
I investigate how we can directly reprogram (transmogrify) any mature human cell type into any other. This will allow for the development of novel cellular therapies.
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Rachel Harris
About Me:
I’m a keen runner and road cyclist who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors. I also enjoy cooking and planning my next big trip overseas.
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Rachel Hardy
About Me:
A scientist who loves to have fun and explore the world
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How do viruses kill humans? -
Rachael Barry
About Me:
I am a cell biologist and mother who is passionate about supporting women in STEM.
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Philip Denniff
About Me:
Local history, walking, gardening and general science. Doing hands on science experiments with kids.
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Do you prefer Biology, Chemistry or Physics -
Petra Fischer
About Me:
I am a Neuroscientist and I love being creative at work as well as in my spare time. I also really appreciate working with people that inspire me.
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Patricia Brown
About Me:
I’m a neuroscientist interested in finding out how brain proteins look and how they work.
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Paige Chandler
About Me:
I’m a PhD student at University of Oxford, an avid Dungeons and Dragons player, and a passionate vegan.
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Olga Stepanova
About Me:
I am doing a PhD in Genetics at the University of Edinburgh. I have lived, studied and worked in Lithuania, Denmark and Scotland, thanks to my science degree!
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Nina Rzechorzek
About Me:
My name is Nina, and I like neurons. I dislike pigtails and labcoats.
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Nikki Buckner
About Me:
I have just finished my PhD in Neuroscience. I enjoy learning all about how the brain works. When I’m not in the lab, I like exploring outside with my two dogs.
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Nicola Goodman
About Me:
Hi, my name is Nicola, and I work as a technician in a life sciences lab. I’m a bit of a nerd in my free time, I like drawing and reading and writing and playing Dungeons and Dragons!
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Nefeli Skoufou-Papoutsaki
About Me:
I am a PhD student at the University of Cambridge studying cancer biology.
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Natasha Aley
About Me:
During the day I’m a scientist. In the evenings I’m either watching Netflix, playing with my dog or training in taekwondo.
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Michelle Naughton
About Me:
I research neuroimmunology. This means I study the brain and the immune system and how they affect each other.
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Michela Barbato
About Me:
I am very friendly person and the people around me always tell me I am very very patient in doing my work.
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Mery Shahin
About Me:
I am a microbiology PhD student, an avid reader and museum-goer.
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Melanie Krause
About Me:
I am a scientist at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (or short EMBL). I am currently using CrispR gene editing to develop new tools to study infection by making proteins shine green. Outside of work (and when we are not in isolation) I love to travel and good out for a drink with my friends!
My Work:
I study how viruses is infect cells and build new methods to visualise what the virus does to cellular proteins.
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Max Furst
About Me:
I’m a scientist at the Medical Research Council’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. I’m German, but lived in Spain, The Netherlands, and UK for the last 6 years.
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Martin Law
About Me:
During the day I’m a PhD student, and in the evening I play drums in a rock band. I like board games and animals.
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Maria Marti
About Me:
I was born in Barcelona and, after a while in Germany, I am now a researcher in Cambridge. When I’m not doing science, I like travelling, going to the cinema and trying to get better at photography.
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Luke Bryden
About Me:
I enjoy nature, food and spending time with good friends.
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will there be a coronavirus cure. -
Luke Allsopp
About Me:
Aussie microbiologist living in London
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Louisa Zolkiewski
About Me:
I am a 2nd year PhD student in Oxford, I am originally from Manchester. I love sports and animals.
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Lorena Boquete Vilarino
About Me:
I’m Spanish but have lived in England for 8 years. I love science (obviously), history, boardgames and videogames. I also really like baking bread and learning new crafts
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Lisa Backwell
About Me:
I first studied chemistry 👩🏼🔬 and now I’m using this to do a PhD that answers more biological questions When I’m not working I’m usually in the countryside on my bike 🚴♀️ Before I turned to science I used to work as an actor 🎭
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Lindsay Robinson
About Me:
I live in Glasgow and work as a chemist trying to find new compounds to treat diseases.
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Lidia Ripoll Sanchez
About Me:
I am a researcher at the University of Cambridge working in computational neuroscience. I love computers, painting, running and learning new things.
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Liane Hobson
About Me:
I really like puzzling things out. Most likely to be found reading a book surrounded by animals.
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Leanne Bradley
About Me:
I am a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Edinburgh studying brain tumours. I love music, travelling and baking!
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Kyren Lazarus
About Me:
I describe myself as someone who is passionate about science, the outdoors, traveling and overall being curious.
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Kim Liu
About Me:
I’m a chemical biologist especially keen to chat about manipulating the genetic code, scientific philosophy, martial arts, climbing and music.
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Kelly Charniga
About Me:
I am a third year PhD student at Imperial College London in infectious disease epidemiology and a semi-retired competitive weightlifter.
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Keith Boyle
About Me:
I am a biologist who finds the interaction between people and microbes fascinating. I love cooking, baking bread, spinning (crazy indoor cycling!) and growing vegetables. Also enjoy board games and politics.
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Katrina Wesencraft
About Me:
I live in Glasgow with my boyfriend and cat. I’m in the third year of my PhD – I finish it next year and I still don’t know what I want to do next! I love writing and help run a student science magazine in my free time.
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Katie Stevens
About Me:
I am a PhD student living in London. I love cooking, listening to music and being outdoors.
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Kam Pou Ha
About Me:
Hi, I’m Kam. I like cake, blueberries and cheese toasties.
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what is the favourite part of your job so far? -
Julija Maldutyte
About Me:
I am a PhD student interested in how a cell makes sure that a healthy protein is delivered to a compartment where it is meant to serve its function
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Julia Ramírez
About Me:
I am Julia, I am 31 years old and I am from Zaragoza, in Spain. I love reading, travelling, cycling, running and playing volleyball!
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Jonathan Benn
About Me:
I’m a first year PhD student studying Neuroscience at the UK Dementia Research Institute, currently dividing my time between writing up experiments and Animal Crossing.
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Jennifer Leggat
About Me:
I’m a dancer and a second year PhD student in Clinical Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge.
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Jamie McGinn
About Me:
I am a PhD student working at a Stem Cell Institute where we look at how just a few cells can grow to form a full human, and how special cells can help to keep you health as you grow and age.
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James Loan
About Me:
I love playing squash and running. I have a group of friends that I like to meet up with to go on holiday adventures with.
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Helena Meyer-Berg
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Hannah Fuller
About Me:
I am a PhD student from the North East, currently working at the MRC Toxicology Unit with Astra Zeneca
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Gulnar Abdullayeva
About Me:
I am a PhD student in Oncology at the University of Oxford. I love learning new things every day. In addition, playing volleyball and bowling, reading novels, and learning new languages are among my favourite hobbies.
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Giulia Paci
About Me:
I’m a researcher at UCL (physics + biology = biophysics) passionate about science education and communication. I love cats, reading and cooking Italian delicacies!
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Georgia Price
About Me:
I am a 1st year PhD student at the University of Oxford and I’m using mice to try to find out how and why people get motor neuron disease, and how we can help them.
Outside of work I enjoy playing netball, spending time with my friends and family, and talking my dog Willow for a walk!Latest Question:
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Gabriela da Silva Xavier
About Me:
I am a scientist and I am interested in how our bodies control energy balance. I am a runner, volleyball player and rock climber. I am a mum and a wife.
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Freya Harrison
About Me:
Sword-wielding, statistics-loving microbiologist
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Franziska Heydenreich
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Fiona McLean
About Me:
I live in Dundee in a flat which overlooks the beautiful Tay river (pics in long answer). I like playing badminton, doing yoga, playing piano, travelling and spending time with my friends and family!
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Eva Kane
About Me:
I’m a PhD student living in London – I love to read, do yoga, cook and eat vast quantities of food!
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Emma Lloyd
About Me:
I am a dog loving, hockey playing, science enthusiast. When I’m not in the lab, I’m either eating, watching netflix or attempting to get fit.
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Emily Barnes
About Me:
I’m a post doctoral researcher at the MRC Institute of Medical Sciences in London.
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Ella Mercer
About Me:
I’m a 25 year old PhD student living in Edinburgh (Scotland!) I also love scuba diving and playing guitar.
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Elisabeth Trinh
About Me:
I’m Beth. I’m a Biomaterials/Microbiologist. I like to work with and study bacteria, and when I’m not working I’m probably doing yoga!
My Work:
I am finding out quicker ways for Doctors to see if a person has an infection! I take the DNA out of bacteria and add it to special magnet-like particles which can stick to the bacteria and show a visible colour change!
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Elena Lazarova
About Me:
A PhD student living in Edinburgh – I love trying new foods and experiences!
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Eleanor Raffan
About Me:
I’m a vet, a mum and a scientist studying how our genetic makeup can alter our tendency to gain weight.
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Edoardo Moretto
About Me:
I’m a postdoc at the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL. I love cycling, binge-watching TV series, cooking (mainly pasta dishes) and am very interested in politics.
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Ed Tunnacliffe
About Me:
Hi, I’m Ed! I’m a postdoctoral researcher living in London. I love playing football, reading books, and cooking my favourite foods (and then eating them of course!).
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Donna MacCallum
About Me:
Many faces/roles…
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Delma Childers
About Me:
I grew up with my eyes on the stars – both by watching Star Wars and planning how to become an astronaut. I am now a scientist and I have a garden trying to take over my living room and flour scattered all over the corners of my kitchen from when I’m baking.
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David Fawkner-Corbett
About Me:
I have taken time out of training as a paediatric surgeon to do research in Oxford looking at how intestinal diseases are caused.
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David Pell
About Me:
I’m interested in ways we can improve everyone’s health, in particular looking at sugary drinks. I’m a researcher at Cambridge.
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David Mark
About Me:
I’m a big joker who stumbled into a scientific career without really knowing what I wanted to do in life, but now I’m loving it.
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Dave Bergin
About Me:
I am a Kiwi living with my family working in Oxford. I’m old enough to have kids but not old enough to stop acting like a kid.
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Dana Galili
About Me:
I am from Israel. I live in Cambridge with my partner and our two children. Besides science, I like diving in the sea and traveling.
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Connor Rogerson
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Clare Harwood
About Me:
I’m 25 and from Wales. I currently live in Nottingham, with two friends and am doing a PhD in Pharmaology. My PhD project aims to understand more about how medicines work and why some medicines may be more effective than others. .
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Claire Donald
About Me:
Scottish superhero scientist ready to kick some virus butt!
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Chiara Prodani
About Me:
I am a traveller and scientist, originally from Albania. I have lived and worked in the US and UK for the past 12 years, and I like learning about science that can be useful in treating different diseases and improving wellbeing.
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Catriona Aitken
About Me:
I’m a Scottish PhD student who loves dogs, sunny days and interesting science!
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Catherine Heath
About Me:
I’m Cath and I love learning new things, being outdoors and playing hockey 🙂
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Carolina Coelho
About Me:
I am fascinated by microbes! They can be very beneficial but also extremely harmful to humans and all life on this planet. It is incredible how seemingly simple organisms are so sophisticated.
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Bill Carton
About Me:
My name is Bill and I am an Irish scientist doing a PhD in Scotland. When I’m not in the lab I love to hang out with my friends, read, run and explore the lovely Scottish countryside!
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ELIZABETH MANN
About Me:
I work as a medical researcher in Oxford but also love to keep fit and spend time with my friends and family. At the moment I am training for a triathlon and making planters out of recycled wood for my windowsill!
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Beena Mistry
About Me:
I’m a PhD student researching dementia
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Arun Prasad Pandurangan
About Me:
I am a friendly and interactive person. Love science, sports, music. Take life as it comes.
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Ariana Gatt
About Me:
I’m at a postdoctoral researcher at a Brain Bank! I research what is happening in the cells of brains when healthy and when diseased.
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Annabel May
About Me:
I’m a 2nd Year PhD student at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology who loves hiking, gaming and musicals!
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Anna Parsons
About Me:
PhD researcher in the genetics of neuroscience.
Loves coffee ☕ singing 🎶 & the planet 🌍Latest Question:
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Anna Dickson
About Me:
I am a final year PhD student in Cambridge studying the biology of human cells. As well as biology, I love travelling, the countryside and Harry Potter!
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Andrew Beale
About Me:
I’m a scientist, a dad, and a husband. I enjoy finding out new things – I suppose that’s why I’m a scientist! I also love finding out new things about the world and people by discovering new places, trying new foods, and having long conversations with friends.
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Andrea Majstorovic
About Me:
I am a first year PhD student in Microbiology at Imperial College London. I was born in Croatia, where I finished my undergrad before doing a master in the UK. I love travelling, exploring the streets of London with my friends, and everything related to doggos 🐶
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Andrea Kusec
About Me:
I am a Canadian student in the UK. My favourite animals are cats, I love cycling, and I love cooking pasta.
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Anabel Martinez Lyons
About Me:
I’m a research scientist at the University of Edinburgh – in the past, my research has taken me all the way to Fiji, where I got to drive a robot submarine like the one that discovered the Titanic!
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Ana Cruz
About Me:
I’m Ana, a Portuguese keen bean who really loves science. When I’m not in the lab, I love exercising, crocheting and cooking.
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Amy Cameron
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Amanda Lopes
About Me:
I am a biologist, born in Brazil, but finished my education in the UK and Holland. I have overall lived in the UK for almost 10 years.
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Amanda Barnes
About Me:
I’m Amanda, I’m 30 and I like making colourful things in the lab.
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Alice Coburn
About Me:
I worked for several years looking at how new viruses spread in the population (very timely) and now create free animations for teachers across the sciences.
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Alex La Frenais
About Me:
I’m a very ambitious person who likes to try and experience everything. I love science and working with cutting edge technology but I also enjoy my freedom and am happy take time out when needed.
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Alex Fower
About Me:
I am an outgoing guy, I like to exercise a lot and play video games. I always like a laugh and joke and try to smile as much as possible.
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why does the world seem flat when i know it’s round???????????? -
Alex Agrotis
About Me:
I am a post-doctoral researcher living and working in Dundee, Scotland. I enjoy running and playing the drums.
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Aisling McGarry
About Me:
I’m hoping to be a future neuroscientist – I am currently studying how the human brain is affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
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Aimee Egglestone
About Me:
Hey! I’m Aimee and I am a huge nerd!
Everything from Science to Comic Books to Dungeons and Dragons!
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Ailith Ewing
About Me:
I’m a statistician trying to understand cancer biology. I love hiking, skiing and spending time on Irish beaches.
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Tony Fearns
About Me:
I work as a scientist at the Francis Crick Institute in London. I use electron microscopy to study the behaviour of bacteria in human cells to better understand how they cause disease. At the moment, i’m also involved with COVID-19 testing.
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Siddharth Ramanan
About Me:
I am a postdoctoral researcher at The University of Cambridge (England). I love travelling and hiking in my free time.
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Removed Scientist
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Preeti Dhuria
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Niloofar Ganji
About Me:
Post-graduate Genomic Medicine.
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Neha Issar-Brown
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Melissa van de LIsle
About Me:
I am a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh. Originally, I am from the Netherlands and I have been enjoying living here for the past 1,5 years now.
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Martin Fellermeyer
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Manuja Kaluarachchi
About Me:
I really enjoy learning new things from other people and also helping other people to learn and understand things that I know how to do. this is at work and at home. At home i really like reading books and listening to music.
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Lisa Schneider
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Linnea Drexhage
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Keith Fraser
About Me:
I’m the sort of person who doesn’t think you can sum up “who someone is as a person” in one or two lines?
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Kamini Magon
About Me:
I am 2nd year PhD student at the University of Birmingham. I study the human papillomavirus (a virus which is most famously known for causing cervical cancer) and how it changes the metabolism of the cells it infects.
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Girish Mali
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Gabrielle Budd
About Me:
I’m a 25 year old from New Zealand. Prior to starting my PhD I completed a medical degree and work as a junior doctor for 9 months. I like spending time in the outdoors and playing my favourite sport roller derby.
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Emily Miedzybrodzka
About Me:
I’m a 24 year old biologist from Edinburgh, living and working in Cambridge.
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Eboni Bucknor
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Delia Fuhrmann
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Darren Thomson
About Me:
I’m an easy-going guy with lots of enthusiasm for working in the lab and imaging fluorescent cells (human and pathogenic). My work has taken me to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, France and Manchester, as well as all over the world for conferences. At the weekends I like to watch Formula 1 racing with my wife and newborn baby, who loves the colours!
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Brian Leung
About Me:
I am a microbiologist (PhD student) studying how a bacteria (Shigella sonnei) causes disease in humans!
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Bilal Ahsan
About Me:
I am a PhD scientist and help other scientists in their discoveries. How I do that? Well, I use a two-story-tall electron microscope and help them looking at tiny machines in action inside the human body with the most accurate detail.
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Beth Pennycook
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Beatriz Silveira de Arruda
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Arka Chakraborty
About Me:
Apart from being a biophysicist, I am a ex-musician, social worker, scifi enthusiast and big-time fan of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings!
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