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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
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.
Luke Acton
City Coordinator
I’m a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, fascinated by how babies get their very first gut microbes at birth. I study how outside influences shape these tiny microbial communities—and how those early changes can have a big impact on infant health.
Sanya Aggarwal
Communications Manager
PhD student by day, retrotransposon wrangler by night - on a mission to unravel the mysteries of jumping genes in cancer. When I’m not in the lab, you can find me living life one rep, recipe and wild companion at a time!
Aishwarya Bhatta
Event Manager
A virologist by training, I spend my time thinking about viruses so you don’t have to. I’m excited to be volunteering with Pint of Science for the first time and helping bring great science out of the lab and into the pub.
Aju
Event Manager
I’m a PhD student exploring how machine agents learn to communicate in reinforcement learning systems. I’m passionate about making science accessible and engaging for everyone. When I’m not training agents, I’m usually lost in a fantasy or sci-fi novel or recharging with photography, art, or a good …
Ellie
Event Manager
My PhD is focused on how materials interact with light, and how we can use this to create ultra-small optical devices. My interests range from bonding structures in unusual materials to measuring gravity with quantum mechanics!
Emily
Event Manager
I'm a post-doc at the University of Birmingham studying the role of arginine methylation in a pediatric bone cancer called Ewing Sarcoma. When I'm not in the lab, I like to crochet, watch bad reality tv, and go for walks.
Jack Brown
Event Manager
Hi, I’m Jack, a PhD student working on space weather modelling with the SERENE group at the University of Birmingham. I really enjoy sharing science with the public and had a great time speaking at Pint of Science last year, so I'm excited to be back!
Jemma Holland
Event Manager
I’m a research technician at the University of Birmingham studying the role of cancer associated histone mutations.
Katerina
Event Manager
I am a PhD student at Aston University exploring how our brain juggles social interactions. My work sits at the crossroads of cognitive control and mentalizing, using behavioural tasks and advanced neuroimaging to uncover how we make sense of other minds. Beyond the lab, I’m a science-communication …
Lizzie
Event Manager
I am a research fellow investigating alternative lengthening of telomeres in order to identify novel targets for cancer patients. Excited to talk science and engage with the public through pint of science.
Lulu
Event Manager
I'm a PhD student at the Microwave Integrated Systems Laboratory at the University of Birmingham. I research drone-borne radar systems for monitoring our environment, focusing on measuring soil moisture and vegetation. When I can escape from the lab, I enjoy playing badminton, board games and baking…
Menna Shamma
Event Manager
I’m a paediatric oncology clinician–researcher at the University of Birmingham, specialising in childhood leukaemia. I spend my days caring for incredible young patients while working to understand the science behind their disease. Outside the hospital and lab, I love exploring parks and museums and…
Dr. Sudip Mondal
Event Manager
I’m a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Dept. of Cancer & Genomic Sciences, UoB. My work focuses on developing computational methods for analysing multi-omics data and integrating diverse omics datasets.
Sue Cross
Event Manager
I'm a physiotherapist and PhD student. I'm studying the control of breathing in people living with paralysis following spinal cord injury. I love talking about my work and sleep.