Adam Colyer

Adam Colyer

City Coordinator

I am a PhD student studying the regulation of Gram-negative envelope biogenesis and DNA replication. I am also a keen herpetologist and entomologist, having kept multiple species of reptiles, tarantulas and other invertebrates.

Gemma Regan-Mochrie

Gemma Regan-Mochrie

City Coordinator

I'm a post-doc at the University of Birmingham interested in post-translational protein modifications and cancer. I'm passionate about public engagement and am excited to be a part of the team! Outside of the lab I enjoy pottery and cooking.

Holly Gedling

Holly Gedling

Communications Manager

I'm Holly, a Psychology PhD student at the University of Birmingham, researching how language and stories influence our heart rate. Outside of my PhD, I enjoy public engagement and even presented at Pint of Science last year!

Sila Ozcelik

Sila Ozcelik

Communications Manager

I'm a first-year PhD student at Aston University, interested in neuroinflammation, aging, and stem cell-based models of brain regeneration. I'm a huge science communication nerd and can't wait to be part of this year's Pint of Science events!

Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams

Event Manager

I’m a first-year PhD student (Aston University) merging biochemistry with immunology and driven by a wider passion for communicating big scientific ideas in engaging and accessible ways. You’ll find me volunteering with Pint of Science this year - my pint of choice being Lipton peach tea (or a Londo…

Adam Chen

Adam Chen

Event Manager

I'm a PhD student at the University of Birmingham researching the social determinants of youth suicide. I lie somewhere between the fields of Sociology, Psychology, and Public Health!

Anna Dickinson-Lomas

Anna Dickinson-Lomas

Event Manager

Anna is a second year PhD student at the University of Birmingham, in Materials Science and Engineering, as well as Chemical Engineering. She is working on the recycling of magnets from electronics.

Anna Kapusterynska

Anna Kapusterynska

Event Manager

My PhD in chemistry is focused on synthesis of small molecules using mechanochemistry (reactions prompted by mechanical impact), adapting known synthetic approaches to the “greener” lab practices.

Ellie

Ellie

Event Manager

I am a PhD student in Electronic Engineering at the University of Birmingham, interested in how light interacts with matter on nanometre scales and how I can use this to create materials with unusual properties. This is my first year volunteering for Pint of Science and can't wait to share the talks…

Jinghang

Jinghang

Event Manager

I am a PhD student at the University of Birmingham, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. My research focuses on multi-level carbon emission accounting, and I aim to contribute to emission reduction and environmental protection.

Kristina Tomkova

Kristina Tomkova

Event Manager

I am a molecular a cellular researcher currently working at the University of Birmingham. My work focuses on understanding what biological pathways are important for healthy ageing and resilience.

Lulu Spanton

Lulu Spanton

Event Manager

I'm a first year engineering PhD student researching drone-based radar systems for environmental monitoring. I studied physics in my undergraduate degree and I'm interested in applying that to environmental applications and conservation.