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  • Yvonne Cunningham

    About Me:

    I am 50 years old and live in Glasgow. I’m originally from Donegal in Ireland and still spend a lot of my time there. I like to knit and listen to true crime podcasts (I am very basic).

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  • Yueng Lenn

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    At work, I’m a physical oceanographer who explores the physics which is responsible for ocean circulation and mixing that can impact sea ice and our atmosphere. And I also lecture university students on oceanography.

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  • Vicky Fawcett

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    I live in Germany researching Astronomy โœจ๐Ÿ”ญ.
    I love food ๐Ÿฒ, music festivals ๐ŸŽธ, and space ๐Ÿš€

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    what did you study at school

  • Tom Kitching

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    I live with my wife, 6 month old daughter, and dog, Lenny, near Wetherby in Yorkshire. I am an engineering consultant. I love my sport, playing and watching, although I struggle playing most sports these days. I love cooking.

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    Latest Question:
    what part of your job do you think is the best for the world?

  • Steve Markham

    About Me:

    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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    Latest Question:
    What is the best thing about your job?

  • Sophie Morse

    About Me:

    I am a Research Fellow and Biomedical Engineer enthusiastic about science and keen on getting you excited too!

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    Latest Question:
    what would happen if we had no veins

  • Soham Mandal

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    A computer scientist who builds brains of robot doctors. Occasional chef of fancy recipes!

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    Latest Question:
    Have you ever tried to use AI in you field of work because i believe it could help with cancer research and helping

  • Sara Luzzi

    About Me:

    I am a researcher at Newcastle University and I study molecular biology in cancer ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ. I live with my husband and our cat Lizzie ๐Ÿฑ, I am originally from Italy and I like making pizza and pasta at home ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ!

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    Latest Question:
    Is your cat a boy or a girl

  • Samuel Yui

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    I am a research scientist working in a hospital in London. In my spare time I enjoy photography and watching too many films.

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  • Sam Robson

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  • Rodrigo Bammann

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    I am living now in East Sussex. I have lived in several countries, including Brazil, Germany, Canada and now England. I am a geek metalhead through and through. I love Nature, cycling, camping, cooking, board games and music.

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    Latest Question:
    did you study carl linnaus system

  • Rebecca Greer

    About Me:

    I’m originally from Northern Ireland, and I live with my partner in Newcastle. I work as a Trainee Genetic Counsellor during the week ๐Ÿงฌ and on weekends I love swimming in the sea ๐ŸŒŠ, cooking ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ and travelling โœˆ๏ธ!

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  • Rachael Eggleston

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    I live in Edinburgh, but I’m from Georgia in the US. I’ve just started my PhD studying plants, so I’m doing a lot of reading right now! My favorite thing in the world might possibly be dragons, but cats are pretty good too.

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    Latest Question:
    how many plants do you study normally?

  • Olivia Fleming

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    I am Northern Irish and I live in Edinburgh! I study parasites and I like to sing, hike and play piano.

     

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  • Margaret Laurie

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    I currently work for a social enterprise who support children and young people through collaborative play with LEGO bricks. I love all things cats, reading, tea AND coffee!

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    Latest Question:
    Margaret what interested you into using lego to help therapeutically and for you to pursue that field, what made you

  • Mahmud Juned

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    I am from and live in the Greater Manchester area. I am a big fan of Formula 1 and love to spend the time I am not at work on things like badminton, photography and playing games online with my friends.

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    Latest Question:
    if i eat a glow stick do i glow

  • Lucy Houghton

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    When I’m not at work I enjoy getting out into nature, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking and scuba diving. I also love dogs.

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  • Lizzie Driscoll

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    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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  • Liz Kells

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    I live in St Helens with my boyfriend. I like gardening, rugby and bird watching!

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  • 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?

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

  • John Clark-Corrigall

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    I live in Gateshead, just across the river Tyne from Newcastle, in the north east of England with my Mam, Dad and dog Elsa. When I’m not studying bacteria, I like to run long distances, go to comedy shows and watching science fiction films and TV.

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    Latest Question:
    is actimel worth buying?

  • Jarrod Hart

    About Me:

    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!

    I am also a dad of 3 ๐Ÿ˜œ

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    Latest Question:
    Jarrod what things do you look for when identifying technology, specifically what qualities do you try to find that

  • Jane Moore-Taylor

    About Me:

    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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  • Hayley Free

    About Me:

    I am PhD student researching genomics in Oxford. I live in Buckinghamshire, I love being in the countryside, and I also really enjoy baking, crochet and rock climbing ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ

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  • Fiona Brannan

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  • Ester Reina-Torres

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    I am from Barcelona, and I have been living in London for over 10 years. I have also lived in Bristol and Dublin. I enjoy cooking (it’s a bit like working in a lab) and trying new foods. I unwind watching football – Barรงa supporter, here! – doing Pilates and reading fiction.

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    Latest Question:
    what does your eye contain to allow you to see through it?

  • Esra Hassan

    About Me:

    Hi, I am Esra. I am a PhD student in dementia at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). My background is in clinical neuroscience (the Brain!) and now I am based at the Centre for dementia studies. I am a mum to a 10 month old boy and I live by the countryside. Though I like a cheeky trip to Brighton beach for chips when I am in my office at BSMS ๐Ÿ™‚

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    Latest Question:
    What do you want to achieve

  • 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

  • Ella Ray

    About Me:

    I live in Bedford, and moved here for my job. Originally, I am from the Midlands and I studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Nottingham. I am a Process Engineer and, outside of work, I love to be creative such as painting and baking. I also like reading, watching films and going to the gym.

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  • Edward Smart

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    A mathematician who likes working with others to solve problems using data science and machine learning.

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  • Dominic Williams

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  • Dina Simons

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    I’m a marine biologist and ocean lover! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿš I love spending time outdoors, doing sports and travelling!

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    Latest Question:
    im just wondering since your a marine biologist can i have a good company that does the kind of things you do?

  • David O'Loughlin

    About Me:

    I’m David and I’m a toxicologist and I’m from Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

    I live with my partner in Cambridge. ๐ŸŽ“ We’re rescuing a black cat called Zara ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๏ธ. When not in the lab I like rowing ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธ and exploring outdoors!

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    what part of the lab do you work at

  • David Bibby

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  • Dapeng Wang

    About Me:

    I have been living in a few places in the UK and I love travelling around the world.

    I am a bioinformatics researcher and I am a big fan of classical music and movies.

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  • Connie Harpur

    About Me:

    I study icy places using data from space ๐Ÿ›ฐ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป and from fieldwork ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ. I love cooking, growing flowers and being outdoors ๐Ÿ”

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  • Clare Morrow

    About Me:

    I live with my engineer husband and two grown up children (one marine engineer – currently sailing in the Pacific ocean, the other studying to become a health professional) in the Suffolk countryside.

    I work in science by day and spend time with my family at night and weekends.

     

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  • Chris Meyer

    About Me:

    I live with my wife and dog in Lincoln. I have been swing dancing for 20 years. That is dances from the 20’s to 50’s, so Lindy hop, Balboa and Jive, which we also teach. Recently retired, so have taken up bowls! Have a classic car to polish and fix so it can stay on the road.

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  • Celine Wittke

    About Me:

    I am a PhD student from Germany but now live in Glasgow. I love to cook, go to the gym and travel๐ŸŒ

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    Latest Question:
    How did you become interested in science when you were growing up?

  • Cat Cowie

    About Me:

    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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    Latest Question:
    how long ago did you become a scientist

  • Callum Morris

    About Me:

    Im a Scottish graduate who has lived in Chester for 8 years with my now fiancรฉ.

    Work as an engineer, but in my free time I’m an avid gamer, and member of a local cricket team.

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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

  • Buddila Wijeyesekera

    About Me:

    I live by myself in Galway, Ireland. I am a PhD Research student during the day studying about indoor environmental pollution and sustainability. I love to take pictures of places, food and people. I like to read books mainly non-fiction and also listening to music.

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    Latest Question:
    What are you worknig at right now

  • Bruno Silvester Lopes

    About Me:

    I am someone who studies different types of bacteria and how they become powerful and cause human infections. As a child I always had a dream of naming my own bacteria and I achieved it in 2019๐Ÿ™‚ You can see the bacteria which I discovered on the link below

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0723202021000400?via%3Dihub

    I am hardworking and dedicated to the science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting human health.

     

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    Latest Question:
    what is your favourite planet and why/

  • Bernice Ridley

    About Me:

    I’m a cosmetic scientist, I have worked for many years and am passionate about cosmetic science and education!

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    Latest Question:
    what are the resins that help broken bones

  • Amy Tooke

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    I live in Gateshead with my partner. I am a microbiology researcher but I also love running and being creative doing arts and crafts outside of work!

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  • Alison Tidy

    About Me:

    I live with my family (2 children) in Derby with 3 cats, and I am a Plant Scientist. I love spending time outside, whether this is walking in the Peak District, visiting the sea or going to the park, and when I have the opportunity I enjoy kayaking and rock climbing. In the evenings I love watching disney films with the kids and reading a good sci-fi or fantasy book.

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  • Alice Jones

    About Me:

    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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  • Alessandra Giuliani

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  • Ai-Lan Lee

    About Me:

    I live in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, where I am an Professor at University of Edinburgh. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, cycling, nature and gardening.

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    Latest Question:
    Was money a motivating factor to become a scientist or was it all passion?

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