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Thomas Swift
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I live in South Leeds, but I grew up south of Birmingham. I’ve been running a research group in Polymer chemistry for 7 years now, working with brilliant people to solve big problems. I’ve always liked writing and talking – I used to run a radio show at University (heavy metal music for the masses) and write my own science fiction stories (I have a letter from the BBC from around 2002 saying they didn’t need a 12 year old to write any Dr Who stories). Now I write scientific papers and talk about them at conferences.
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Steve Markham
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Hi, I’m Steve and I live in Newcastle upon Tyne. I’m a contract engineer this means that I work for many different companies all around the UK so I’m often away from home. I enjoy music – I play keyboards and I love to sing karaoke, even if others don’t particularly like to hear me!
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Sharon Madzorera
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Hi, I am Sharon. I spend most of my time with my three lovely kids, and my partner of 14 years. My days are filled with laughter, tickle fights and lots of story telling! I enjoy singing and listening to music, I find both so relaxing! Our family has just moved to the UK from Johannesburg, South Africa. So far, we are loving our new home in Saffron Walden. My favorite food has been mashed potatoes since I was five and mom made them for me whenever I was unwell. I’m not yet sure what my favorite color is, but I am fond of every shade of red.
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Shanine Smith
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I live in Glasgow with my girlfriend and two cats ๐ป๐ธ ( I wish I had a dog too ๐คฃ). I used to be a chef before becoming a scientist, so I love food; chocolate cake and ice-cream are my favourites!
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Sarah Canning
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Hi, my name is Sarah and I live in Didcot (near Oxford) with my partner. When I’m not working, I like to cook new recipes (it’s basically chemistry but you can eat the results!), travel to different places and exercise – right now that means pilates, kickboxing and running.
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Sam Rogerson
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I live with my partner in Dunblane (Scotland). When I’m not finding insects in the woods ๐ณ๐ชฒย or analysing data on the computer ๐ฅ๏ธ, I’m playing video games ๐น๏ธ, board games๐ฒ, or spending time in nature ๐ฆ
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Rohin Titmarsh
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I’m a research engineer working on automation of electric vehicle battery manufacture. I’m a big fan of motorsports, love cars and upcycling!
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Ria Kalaitzaki
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I live with my husband and 2 daughters in London. I am very passionate about my work (Medical Statistician/ Biostatistician) but I also enjoy swimming, socializing and science fiction books or films. I love Jurassic Park!
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Rebekah Wood
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Hello! I’m a blue haired scuba diving biologist! I live with my partner in Aberdeen and I’m doing my PhD! I love reading, walking my two big fluffy dogs and cold ocean swims! I’m also a bit of a nerd so anything fantasy or Dungeons and Dragons related – I’m your gal!
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Rachel Paskell
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Paula Proszek
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I live in London and work in a busy Cancer Hospital. I lead a team delivering genomic testing for patients. I am also a Mum (of a teen ๐ love travelling, animals, swimming, chocolate and Stranger Things!
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Mohan Sridharan
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I am an academic interested in robots, AI, cartoons, and the real-world impact of scientific developments.
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Michael Capeness
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I the lab manager of a Synthetic Biology Lab at the University of Edinburgh. In my spare time I cook, play computer games, and play squash.
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Mark McGrady
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I live in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway with my wife, Stacey, and my two boys, Euan (8) and Lewis (4).ย I’m a scientist by day but at the weekends I’m a football referee at both youth and amateur level.ย As well as a love of football, I also enjoy reading, and going to live music and comedy shows.
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Luke Humphrey
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I’m an astrophysics graduate ๐ from Hull ๐, working on fusion energy research โ๏ธ. Outside of work, I like gaming ๐ฎ๐ฒ, walking the dogs ๐๐๐๏ธ, and movie nights ๐ฅ.
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Loretta-Ann Jilks
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I currently live in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, where I am a PhD student at Northumbria University ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฌ I enjoy eating lots of food ๐ฅ, listening to music ๐ถ, and relaxing ๐ด
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Leon Willis
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I’m Leon, a scientist at the University of Leeds. When I’m not in the lab, I like having a laugh with my friends and family, playing the piano and getting some fresh air in the hills!
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Lena Forsyth
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Hi, I’m Lena, 22 year old Biomedical Scientist, ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ฌ๐ฌ from the North East of Scotland ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ. I enjoy reading, music, cooking and baking. I like spending time with my friends and family when I can too.
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Laura Barker
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I live just south of Cambridge. I love travelling, visiting as many different countries as I can, exploring local cultures, cuisines, and always trying a new adventure activity. When at home, I enjoy dancing and paddle-boarding.
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Abbie Jordan
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I live with my family in Bath and do research which helps children and young people whose lives are affected by ongoing pain.ย I love being outdoors and am a real animal person, we have four rescue rabbits.
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Jo Montgomery
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I’m a scientist and teacher in Cambridge. I have a bit of a patchwork career as I like to combine my different skills and interests – so I work with scientists, teachers and children and young people to share the wonders of science. Outside of work I like spending time in nature, and baking and eating cake!
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Jo Dawkins
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Hi everyone! I’m a self-confessed forensic science geek, who works at a university during the day, but I also love the outdoors which is where I spend most of my free time with my family and dog!
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Joaquin de Navascues
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I live in Colchester with my wife and two children. I am a Lecturer in genetics and molecular biology at the University of Essex. I like playing guitar, reading, building and repairing things, and martial arts. I really dislike vacuum-cleaning and washing lettuce for the salad.
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Jemma Kerns
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I live in Lancashire with my husband and son. I always start my working day with a mocha, and another chocolate intake at 3pm! I’m a wife, Mum, daughter, sister, auntie, friend, scientist, and kick-boxer!
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Jarrod Hart
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I am a chemical engineer who is helping find sustainable ways to make all the stuff we need – houses, cell phones, cars and so on!
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Jane Moore-Taylor
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I live with my family in Buckinghamshire and commute into London 2 days a week, working remotely the other 3 days. I am a Christian, an assistant Beaver Leader with Scouts and I love gardening, Parkrun and cats.
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Iona Christie
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I live with my Partner in Twickenham, London. My job is working with viruses. In the evenings I like to listen to jazz or go to the gym. I love Horse riding, pottery and dogs!
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Harry Piper
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I am originally lived near Cambridge before moving to Wales for university! I now work at Bath Spa University and am also finishing writing up my PhD in threat detection and the psychology around this!
I love to be active, walking the dog along the beach, doing martial arts, and badminton. I also enjoy reading and Doctor Who (in all its forms)!
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Gillian Taylor
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I live in Edinburgh and work in a research lab.ย In my free time I like to ride horses and practice trapeze.
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Gemma Egan
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Hi, Iโm Gemma from Glasgow. I live with my husband, David, and our cat, Ben. I love going for walks, Taylor Swift, drinking tea, and cooking.
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Eric Hartmann
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I spent 30 years helping industry, commercial, educational and government bodies with environmental and health issues. I ran a consultancy and an analytical laboratory and employed over 100 people over 20 years. I worked in several countries around the world. I am patient and try to be diligent when faced with difficult challenges, and I try to offer practical answers to help and support people.
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Elpida Vounzoulaki
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I am an Epidemiologist in the day ๐ฉโ๐ป and an artist in the evenings. I love playing music (I play the piano, the guitar and I sing), acting in theatre, playing tennis, reading books and travelling!
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David Threlfall
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I live on the edge of the Peak District, near Derby with my Wife and 2 Teenagers
I love running, swimming and climbing mountains. My favourite science experiments go bang!
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David Bibby
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Cobus Smit
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I love to laugh and make others laugh. I am quite nerdy and almost exclusively read fantasy novels and love to play xbox.ย I live with my wife and two girls, 2 and 4, in York.
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Chesney Swansborough
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I live in Cambridge. I am an environmental chemistry consultant in the day, and love to get out to the beach in the evenings and on my weekends. I love going out for nice meals, spending time with friends and being in the sea! ๐ Paddle boarding in the summer is my favourite thing to do ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐
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Charlotte Wessels
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I live in Buckinghamshire with my husband, cat and dog. I love to dress up for work, and enjoy working in London.
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Cesare Giulio Ardito
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I am a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Manchester. I am originally from Rome, Italy.
I am also an advocate for the rights of Italians and EU citizens in the UK.
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Cat Cowie
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I live in Scotland with my partner and two young daughters and our puppy Bramble. I’m a scientist by day, and action Mum by night as we get out and go hiking, horse riding, kickboxing and swimming in our spare time!
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Caroline Wesson
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I’m a senior psychology lecturer at a University in the West Midlands where I teach and research in my specialist area – social psychology with a forensic and cyber spin.ย Outside of work I love keeping fit, cooking, camping and Marvel films!
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Berengere Digard
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I research autism and aphantasia (that’s when you can’t picture things in your mind) at the University of Edinburgh. I am from France but I moved to Edinburgh 8 years ago. Iโm not good at recognising faces, BUT I can bend my left elbow the wrong way around because it got broken when I fell off of a cannon at age 4.
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Aurora Vilardi
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I am Aurora, a qualified pharmacist who decided to switch to research and study genetics. I am currently doing a PhD at the Leicester Cancer Research Centre, where I look into the role of genes behind food and gut inflammation. I love anything artistic, writing and drawing. I wish to become a science communicator.
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Anitta Chacko
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I am a PhD student who studies the powerhouse of the cell and what happens when they don’t quite work like they should. I love harry potter, anything related to food and pretending to be a baking professional : ) p.s. I usually end up with burnt cake but hey its the effort that counts right?
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Anirudh Sharma
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Ph.D from Teesside University. I study medicines in gas form, how they break up and how they react. If I can understand how they react, I can find out how they work in our body.
I use one of the most advanced form of chemistry to study the fundamentals of chemistry.
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Andrew Gartside
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I’m a researcher, with a PhD in forensic chemistry, living in Glasgow. I’m passionate about finding out about the causes of climate change. When I’m not working I love doing anything that’s outside! My favourite hobbies are canoeing, hill walking and skiing.
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Alice Jones
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Iย live in Edinburgh, Scotland with my friends in a big house. I love nature so I spend my time outside walking and running. My job is studying African trees, which means I get to travel to Angola and Namibia every year.
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Alejandro Allo
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Hi! I’m Alex. I live in London, where I do my PhD at the Institute of Cancer Research ๐ฌ. Outside the lab I love reading ๐, travelling ๐ and learning all sorts of new things!
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รine Uรญ Ghiollagรกin
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I live in Inverness, Scotland. I work as a data scientist and technical lead at a company I co-founded, DeepMiner. We work from home, which means I get to enjoy the great Highland outdoors when I’m not in front of my computer. I love listening to podcasts and I’ve done a lot of long-distance sponsored walks at the same time.
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Adriana Fonseca
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I am a biomedical researcher who lives in Cambridge. In my spare time I like participating in improvised theatre, watching comedy shows, reading and TV.
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Adam Washington
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I help other scientists use neutron scattering to better understand their research. I also enjoy playing video games and watching the worst possible movies with my spouse.
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