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  • Victoria Cox

    About Me:

    I’m a research scientist and I study infectious diseases and global health. My main interests are diseases which are spread to humans by mosquitoes and vaccination.

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  • Tom Price

    About Me:

    Hey, I’m Tom, I grew up in the UK but I live in Munich, Germany with my girlfriend. I’m an engineer working on cars and aircraft for different companies in Europe.

    I went to university in 2010-2014 and I like running, cycling, hiking in the mountains, climbing and swimming, and I love travelling the world.

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    Latest Question:
    What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

  • Tim Chapman

    About Me:

    I live with my family, in Stone Staffordshire, located between Stafford and Stoke.

    I am a Cyber Security Technical Consultant by day but also an active STEM Ambassador and run my own Code Club at a middle school my own daughters used to attend.

    I try to keep fit and enjoy running and going to the gym.

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    Latest Question:
    Do you think ai will take over?

  • Tara Sutherland

    About Me:

    I currently live in Aberdeen, after having moved to Scotland all the way from Melbourne, Australia. I live with my partner, 3 cats (Keith, Lucille, Norma) and a crazy bouncy dog (Edith) . I love walking, being outside, travelling and the beach, even though Scotland isn’t quite as warm as Oz!

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  • Stephanie Bayne

    About Me:

    I am interested in educating the clinical physiology scientists of the future! In my spare time I love make music, tasty food and enjoy walking in nature.

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    Latest Question:
    I havent done the best in my first year of maths, physics and chemistry, I was wondering if its possible for me to get

  • Steph Acaster

    About Me:

    I live in Yorkshire and work mostly from home, teaching and researching in Psychology. I play violin in a big orchestra. ๐ŸŽต I love hedgehogs, dogs, and learning new things. ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

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  • Stefan Bon

    About Me:

    Originally from the Netherlands, I live with my husband ,who is from China, in Coventry. I am a first generation professor in polymer and colloid chemical engineering in the day. In our free time we enjoy weekend trips, cooking, gardening, and watching fantasy/sci-fi. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ

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  • Simon Anderson

    About Me:

    Living in Cheshire when not working in the NHS you will find me out in the countryside walking and training my dog.

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  • Sarah Mistry

    About Me:

    I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Nottingham. Outside of the lab I like practising yoga, growing veg in my allotment and hiking.

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    Latest Question:
    What countries have you visited?

  • Rebecca Williams

    About Me:

    Hello there! My name is Rebecca and I live in Cambridge where I’m also studying for a PhD in neuroscience. In my spare time I enjoy playing games (of the video, board and card variety) as well as performing in theatre shows. My claim to fame is that I once sang for Kate Bush while dressed as a pirate.

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    Latest Question:
    Are apprenteic better than collages? As in do you think its better to do hands on learning while getting paid which

  • Priscilla Tng

    About Me:

    I am a biologist working to protect pigs ๐Ÿท from deadly virusesโ˜ . I am originally from Singapore ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ and have lived in Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช before moving to Hampshire ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง with my husband and 3 children. In my spare time, I spend time with my family, watch movies and bake๐Ÿง. I also knit๐Ÿงถ, crochet and sewย toys ๐Ÿงธย and toy clothes.

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    Latest Question:
    Have collaborations played a significant role in your research? Can you share an example?

  • Polly Osborne

    About Me:

    I’m an electrical engineer based in Birmingham and very passionate about green energy and tackling climate change. I also love dance, yoga, crochet and outdoor adventures.

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  • Pizza Ka Yee Chow

    About Me:

    I am a biologist and psychologist who love to understand how animals including humans think, feel and behave = find out what is inside their little head! Other things I like, to name a few, are chocolate, watching movies, listening to music, enjoying a day in nature and with wildlife!

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  • Paul O'Nion

    About Me:

    I have been working in science since 1995, I love Outreach activities & the opportunity to demonstrate science to the next generation.

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    Latest Question:
    is the explosives you do real

  • Paul Knight

    About Me:

    I live in Oxfordshire with my wife, two kids, and two chickens. I really love technology and am happy I get paid for work I enjoy so much, I’d even do it for no money! When I’m not setting up my smart home, playing video games, or practicing shooting, I’m usually at the gym or playing the piano or guitar.

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  • Nicola Brown

    About Me:

    I’m Nicola, also known as Nikki. I work as a Customer Experience Specialist in a Technology company and I’m based in Gloucestershire. In my spare time, I enjoy playing netball and following motorsport.

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  • Nazakat Merchant

    About Me:

    I am a consultant neonatologist and a mother of a 14 year old. I love travelling and dancing.

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  • Mimi Asogwa

    About Me:

    I live with my kids and hubby in Aberdeen, Scotland. I am an enthusiasticย  Microbiologist and love Zumba, running and going for walks.

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    Latest Question:
    can you change the world for the better

  • Millie Court

    About Me:

    Hey everyone! I recently moved 300 miles away from my family (and my dog) in the South West to the North East to begin my Apprenticeship journey and the start of my career.

    This was a big move for me at 18. Everyday, I face new and sometimes challenging situations both in work and in my personal life but I am having so much fun!

    I love going to work everyday where I deal with data, do some programming and help improve the quality of our medicines and make sure they reach our patients faster.

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    Latest Question:
    Do u have any dogs

  • Maryam Sani

    About Me:

    I live in the Midlands with my family but have lived and worked in the Middle East for many years. I am a qualified chemist and have worked as a chemistry teacher for many years. Now, I support people in choosing their future STEM careers and conducting STEM research.

    I enjoy travelling to different countries, especially the Middle East and the Caribbean. When I am free, I like to do puzzles like Sudoku, play Candy Crush and board games.

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    Latest Question:
    Where do all the scientists travel and hang out?

  • Martin McCoustra

    About Me:

    I’m a Scottish Astrochemist!

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    Latest Question:
    why does the universe and life exist?

  • Mark Ridgill

    About Me:

    I’m a research chemist who lives in Oxfordshire, my hobbies include golf, gardening and real ale!

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    Latest Question:
    why do you want to discover drugs also are they good or bad drugs?

  • Lizzie Driscoll

    About Me:

    I’m a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham working on the recycling of Li-ion batteries. I love arts and craft, reading fiction, and pasta!

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  • Kip Heath

    About Me:

    Iโ€™m a healthcare scientist in the NHS โ€“ this means I help patients by working out what is making them sick. In the evenings I tell science related jokes on stage!

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    Latest Question:
    Regarding your apprenticeship, can you still become a scientist by doing an intermediate apprenticeship or anything

  • Kellie Horan

    About Me:

    Hi, my name is Kellie! I was born in Ireland , and now live in Edinburgh. I’m a science student researching energy in the brain. I love reading, travelling, the beach and hot chocolate!

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    Latest Question:
    Have you traveled the world

  • Karen Edwards

    About Me:

    I now live in a small village in Devon with my husband but am originally from America and have dual USA/UK citizenship. I started my career as an actuary but went back to school to get a PhD in Oceanography. I love the ocean but also love to hike, cycle and read!

    Andy and I on a trip to the Georgia mountains

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    Latest Question:
    Whats the biggest mountain you have climed?

  • Kareena McAloney-Kocaman

    About Me:

    I am from Northern Ireland, living in Scotland with my husband, who is from Turkey. I spend a lot of time in my garden, and with my nose in a book reading.

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  • Jo Brodie

    About Me:

    I’ve always liked finding out about stuff and then telling other people about it and was de-lighted to find that I could be paid to do this! Iโ€™m a big fan of bunting and electricity pylons but haven’t found a safe way to combine them yet. I love walking around London, where I live, and can’t wait to do it again safely. I like to try and make any community I’m a mem-ber of a little bit happier and friendlier ๐Ÿ™‚

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  • Jenny Shepperson

    About Me:

    I live in North Wales with my husband, 3 kids, and our over-excitable dog. I love being outdoors, in the sea, or camping – happiest when watching my kids have fun!

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  • Jamie Nash

    About Me:

    I live in Cardiff with my partner. I am an avid foodie and an xbox gamer when not in the labs in the day. I surf, travel and like to take part in water-sport activities.

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  • Henry Duke

    About Me:

    I live in south Somerset and I am a project lead software engineer in the Aerospace and Defence industry – I work on software to support planes and helicopters. Outside of work I train in aerial silks. I’m married with two children.

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    Latest Question:
    how much do you like your job?

  • Graham Hinton

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  • Graeme Dykes

    About Me:

    I have over 20+ years as a Medicinal Chemist. When I have free time, I love to watch movies, catch up on my reading or have a go at whipping something up in the kitchen.

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    Latest Question:
    How do you make new drugs

  • Gareth Nye

    About Me:

    I’m Gareth! I’m a senior lecturer who teaches students about what makes up the body and how they work to keep us healthy or what goes wrong when we are sick, particularly looking at understanding problems during pregnancy! I also research how to help in pregnancy and how to make babies strong and healthy

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  • Gabrielle Baumberg

    About Me:

    I work in bioinformatics ๐Ÿงฌ which involves lots of sitting on my laptop. So I make sure to fill my evenings with salsa dancing, climbing, reading science fiction, queer football club, and baking ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿš€

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    Latest Question:
    whats artifical intellegence

  • Erica Oliveira

    About Me:

    I live in South West London now, but I am originally from Sao Paulo/Brazil. I’m a Cancer Research Scientist but in my spare time, I love to watch series, play games, read books, and do exercises.

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    Latest Question:
    What are you worknig at right now

  • Eileen Xu

    About Me:

    I’m a PhD student and I live in Edinburgh with my dog Rosa ๐Ÿ• I love knitting, cooking and picking brambles in the summer ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿซ

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    Latest Question:
    are you good at science

  • Clare Wharmby

    About Me:

    I live in Edinburgh with my partner and two kids (and two gerbils). I love secondhand shopping, science fiction books and napping.

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  • Claire Rowlandson

    About Me:

    I live in Preston with my husband, two daughters and two guinea pigs.ย  I work as a clinical scientist in a hospital helping save patients lives ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ”ฌ.ย  Outside of work I enjoy running and reading (not at the same time!).

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  • Charlene Kay

    About Me:

    Hello! My name is Charlene and I work in a breast cancer research lab. We study why some patients with breast cancer stop responding to their medication. I live in Edinburgh with my partner and our three kids, ages 7, 9 and 11. I enjoy reading, running, playing football and cycling.

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    Latest Question:
    what was your favorite thing to do in ur childhood?

  • Catherine Holt

    About Me:

    I live in Doncaster with my husband and two teenage children. I travel all over the UK and Europe supporting the UK space sector and get to meet some amazing people. I go to mixed martial arts classes and like watching TV.

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  • Caroline Hyde

    About Me:

    I live with my family in Staffordshire. I’m a Cancer Biologist & Health Psychology professional and I work as a Lecturer for The Open University.

    I love to cook, watch films and spend time with our 2 dogs, and support our 2 children in their sports endeavors (netball, football & hockey).

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  • Arunav Das

    About Me:

    I live in South East London and as PhD Researcher currently spend most of my time in exploring and experimenting with ethical and responsible applications of Artificial Intelligence models.ย  I love all forms of art & cultural and try to fill my spare time with exhibitions, museums, theatre , sketching as well as ย culinary adventure of experimental cuisines.

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  • Anna Schlag

    About Me:

    I am originally from Germany and have been in the UK for 6 years. I am currently doing a PhD in cancer research in London. In my spare time I like to bake, cook, read and get creative.

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  • Annabelle Foot

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  • Anita Kinsey

    About Me:

    I live with my husband and cat in Hertfordshire.ย  I love watching rugby union, especially Leicester Tigers and Wales. I also like swimming.

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    Latest Question:
    Where do all the scientists travel and hang out?

  • Alex Leide

    About Me:

    I study materials which can hold a plasma 10x hotter than the Sun to create electricity. I like understanding how things work and how to make them better.

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  • Alan Koh

    About Me:

    I love participating in running races over rugged terrain, diving into exciting stories in books, picking out cool outfits (shopping!), getting lost in awesome movies and having boardgames with my friends!

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    Latest Question:
    Does your work let you meet specialists in all fields to assist in your research? And do you collaborate often or does

  • Alana Mullins

    About Me:

    Hi there! ๐Ÿ‘‹ I’m a PhD student living in a charming village near Durham with my partner. It’s the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Newcastle city centre where I work. By day, I’m diving deep into scientific research, and by evening, you’ll find me tackling fitness and race challenges! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธย 

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  • Alana McNulty

    About Me:

    I live in Manchester with my partner. I work in the nuclear industry, and my specialisms are radioactive waste and decommissioning, but I’m also part of the Royal Navy Reserves. In my spare time, I love hiking, going out for food and playing sport.

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