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  • Yana Bevan

    About Me:

    Hi, I’m Yana, a cancer researcher living in Newcastle upon Tyne 🧬👩‍💻 I love running, concerts, travelling and science 🏃‍♀️🔬

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  • Sushanta Sapkota

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  • Stuart McMillan

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    I live with my wife and daughter in Edinburgh. I’m a researcher in fish nutrition and former chef. I’m a keen hill runner, cook, film buff and fish keeper, meaning a lot of my spare time is spent on a busman’s holiday!

     

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  • Sophie Carroll

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  • Shauna O'Brien

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  • Sebastian Jaskiewicz

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    I like to watch football, read, listen to interesting podcasts, and go for hikes in the mountains.

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  • Sandra Robertson

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    I live in Brechin, and travel daily to work in Dundee, where I am a Process Technician. My weekends are spent following my favourite rugby teams – Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland Rugby with my friends. I like to travel and explore new cities, where I like to visit art galleries and museums. The furthest I have travelled is Japan.

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  • Riju Balachandran

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  • Rhian Davies

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    I live in London. I work in animal health research and love all things animal related!

    In my free time I enjoy running, reading and baking.

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  • Rebecca Witton

    About Me:

    Hey! I live with my partner in Stevenage, sadly with no pets though I have two bounding Labradors back at my parents. I work as a development chemist 👩‍🔬 on all things precious metals and spend the majority of my time outside of work in the gym, pub or looking for my next holiday 🏝️

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  • Ravindu Ranaweera

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    I am a PhD researcher in aerodynamics and aeroacoustics (airflow and sound generated by airflow) and work part time for a financial company. I am originally from Sri Lanka and now live in Gateshead with my wife. I love all things sci-fi stuff, travelling and photography.

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  • Priscilla Tng

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    I am a biologist working to protect pigs 🐷 from deadly viruses☠. I am originally from Singapore 🇸🇬 and have lived in Germany 🇩🇪 before moving to Hampshire 🇬🇧 with my husband and 3 children. In my spare time, I spend time with my family, watch movies and bake🧁. I also knit🧶, crochet and sew toys 🧸 and toy clothes.

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  • Pia Ricca

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    I am a marine biologist working on offshore energy projects, assessing their impact on the marine environment. I live in London where I enjoy running and knitting, and take all opportunities to go hiking with my dog!

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  • Paul Terrill

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    I live close to the hills in Church Stretton, Shropshire. I have a wife and two children; the older having just finished university and the younger still at university. As hobbies I do archery, running, dancing and am learning to drum, as well as go camping when I can fit it in.

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  • Paul Fuller

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    I live with my partner in London. I am an Environmental Scientist originally from Portsmouth. I love to travel and have been to 45 countries (so far!) I love nature, gym, exercise, food and all things STEM!

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  • Pam Harrison

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    I live with my husband and 2 daughters and dog in Macclesfield. I love to go walking, crochet, sewing, reading and travelling (around the UK at the moment!). I am trying to live as sustainably as possible and we have a family challenge to buy as little new as possible.

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  • Nicole Wheeler

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    I’m originally from New Zealand, and now work in the UK researching AI and biosecurity.

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  • Martin Pike

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    I am a 52 year old married father of two children, a radiologist by trade, I am interested in many subjects beyond my work, especially aeroplanes. I build balsa wood planes that fly by themselves.

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  • Marta Oliveira

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    My name is Marta, I’m a Portuguese living in London and I’m a research scientist in a lab. In my free time, I love horse riding, reading and watching TV and finding new trails to hike.

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  • Marc Amoyel

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    I’m French and British and grew up speaking both languages. I live in North London where I go for long walks with my dog, Mouse (who’s very tall and not at all mouse-like).

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  • Luke Fountain

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    I am from the UK but live with my wife in Orlando, Florida. I am a plant scientist and work at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. I love space, Star Wars, theme parks, and watching rocket launches!

     

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    if your career was a food what food would it be

  • Lucia Montero

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    I’m a cancer researcher from Spain currently living in Manchester. In my free time I love reading fantasy books, travelling and going to musicals!

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    What do u think is the worst kind of cancer

  • Lian Leung

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  • Laura Durrant

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    I live with my partner in Suffolk. I’m a DNA scientist 👩‍🔬🧬 I also enjoy travelling, running, painting and cuddling my cat 😸

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    What is you’re favourite thing about cells?

  • Krishnaa Mahbubani

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  • Kirsty Lindsay

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    I research how to look after astronauts in space, how to look after patients on Earth run a physiotherapy clinic and teach students physios. I like chocolate.

    Status: I'm going on a parabolic flight next week- MicroG here I come!

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    do you think there was a life on mars or is it fake

  • Ieva Jankute

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    I am a 2nd year PhD student at Durham University. During the day, I try to uncover the secrets of the universe 🌌, but in the evenings I dance 💃🏻, swordfight ⚔️ and play board/video games 🎲.

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    do you use gamma rays

  • Heather Fox

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    I live in Devon and  I work for the Environment Agency, testing water from rivers all over the country. I love to spend my free time playing video games and learning French!

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    What is the most ‘un-scientific’ belief, superstition, or personal ritual you hold onto that you genuinely think helps

  • Hayley Lowe

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  • Hannah Blyth

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    I am a plant pathologist (I look at wheat🌾 with a particular fungal disease🍄) working as a postdoctoral research scientist at Rothamsted Research👩‍🔬. When I’m not working, I like to hang out with my friends or work on my hobbies 🧗‍♀️🏊‍♀️🪡🖌️🎮.

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    why did you want to become a scientist

  • Gillian Hunter

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    Hello!  I’m Gillian and I live on the west coast of Scotland with my husband and two children.  I’m a lecturer in molecular biology during the day and after-work I keep busy with a variety of things – including triathlon and driving my kids around!

     

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  • Eva McClean

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    I am Eva McClean and I work for the Institute of Physics and Engineering in medicine.

    Our members are Clinical scientists and technologists who work in hospitals, universities or in the medical devices industry.

     

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  • Emily Walls

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    I am a astrophysics PhD student in Manchester 🛰️ My research involves studying stars in galaxies that are ‘close’ to us.

    Outside of research I like to keep active with going to the gym & running! I love my dog 🐶, travelling and reading 📖!

     

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    would you ever move any where else to do research

  • Emilia Arguello

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    I’m a chemist and academic researcher living in Cambridge. I love running, photography, indoor climbing, honey, and bubble tea. I currently host a music radio show as well.

    Me at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia

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  • Eirin Beese

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    I live in Glasgow, Scotland. I’m a Clinical Scientist specialising in MRI Physics during the day, and spend time with my friends, read, or play video games in the evening! I love watersports, coffee, and going for walks with my dog.

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  • Dominic Willcox

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    I live in Edinburgh with my partner and two little cats (Beansprout and Parsnip). I’m a chemistry lecturer, but I also rock climb, cycle, play video games, and play keyboard in a band!

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  • Dolapo Adebo

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    I am friendly and enjoy working with others to solve problems. In my free time, I like playing video games ( Call of Duty) and board games with friends.

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  • Diane Turner

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    I live with my family near Cambridge. I am an analytical chemist during the week and spend a lot of my weekends at swimming galas as a judge, while my children compete.

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  • Daniel Friedrich

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    I am originally from Germany but I live with my wife in Edinburgh. I’m a professor and research in energy engineering. Outside of work I like to play football, go hiking, listen to power metal and play computer games.

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  • Craig McNeile

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    I live in Plymouth. I teach mathematics and computing. I also do research into theoretical particle physics.

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  • Conall Kavanagh

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    I live with my friends in Leeds, where I am doing a PhD in theoretical astrophysics. I am studying the dynamics of gas flows around stars and black holes. I enjoy hiking in the Yorkshire Dales, cycling, photography, and going to concerts.

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    how big can black holes get

  • Carmen Whitehead

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    I was born and raised in Australia and moved to England almost eight years ago. I really enjoy the cool weather over here. Last time I went back to Australia it got up to 42 degrees!

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  • Bethany Waller-Scott

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    I live in Birmingham. I’m a specialist by day 👩‍🔬 and an amateur book reviewer in the evenings! I also do musical theatre as a hobby and lover performing on stage🎵. I also love animals, camping and pizza!

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  • Bethan Davies

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    I live with my partner in Swindon and work at the National Chemical Emergency Centre. Outside of work we are adjusting to life without our beautiful Akita, who we lost just before Christmas so I regularly attend the gym to replace the exercise!

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    what is your favorite thing to do when working?

  • Audrey Rago

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    I live in London, but I am originally from Boston, USA. I am a Sustainability Engineer, so I spend most weekdays at a manufacturing plant, and in the evenings I like going to concerts and seeing friends. On the weekends I like to get outside, whether it’s cycling, walking or reading in the park, and in the winter I love to go skiing.

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  • Astha Astha

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  • Arlene Skipper

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    I am originally from Ayrshire in Scotland but now living and working in south east England with my family.  In my free time I enjoy travelling, drinking coffee, gardening and interior design.

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  • Anita Kinsey

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

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  • Amy Dann

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  • Amal Lavender

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    I am someone that likes to naturally lead, get things done and do the right thing.
    I’m bubbly, truly enjoy helping others succeed and making changes for the positive.

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    how is it like being a scientist

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