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Praveen Paul (she/her)
Co-Founder & Director
I'm trained as a neuroscientist and am amazed to see how far Pint of Science has spread! There's a whole variety of scientific research happening across the world and I'm excited to be part of bringing it all together and sharing it with you.
Michael Motskin (he/him)
Co-Founder and Chapter Manager - North East
I want to get Pint of Science to every city in the world and communicate science as it is- fun, fascinating and inspiring.
Elodie Chabrol (she/her)
Social Media Manager
Hyperactive neuroscientist who loves sci-comm! I jumped into the Pint of Science adventure the first year in London, then founded the French one and now I help new countries to launch the festival. My mission? Make science accessible to everyone, everywhere!
Sarah Hoey (she/her)
Social Media Officer
A neuroscientist by training, I'm a strong advocate of science and its communication. It’s a privilege to work with such an amazing team to give the public an opportunity to learn more about the science that affects their everyday lives.
Annemarie Pickersgill
Chapter Manager - Scotland
I am a post-doctoral researcher studying meteorite impact craters. I'm interested in space and space exploration, and combining this with a passion for the outdoors by participating in analogue space missions, during which I pretend to be exploring another planet while in fact exploring our own.
Alex Holmes (she/her)
Chapter Manager - Yorkshire & the Humber
I’m a PhD student that’s found myself working somewhere between biology, chemistry and computational science. When I’m not “hacking into supercomputers” or complaining about my protein yields, you can find me relaxing with some pottery or a good book!
Jill Merlini
Chapter Manager - North West England
This is my 5th year with Pint of Science and I’m so excited to see what our 2024 festival looks like! I'm keen to go to events outside my field to learn something new. I’m studying for a PhD in neuroscience, looking at inflammation in stroke. PoS is the perfect way to get the public interested in re…
Lucy Manifold
Chapter Manager - Northern Ireland & Wales
I recently handed in my PhD in geology at the University of Manchester and I am now working as a geoscientist. I’ve traded city life for North Wales and loving living near mountains and sea.
Sophie Jones
Chapter Manager - West Midlands
I'm a physicist working in materials development for image sensors. Formerly part of Pint of Science Leeds then leading the Cambridge team, I'm now assisting cities reach their full Pint of Science potential! Outside of the lab I enjoy climbing and video games!
Cristina Perez
Chapter Manager - East Midlands
A chemist and neuroscientist by training, through my experience I've become more interested in getting involved in different ways of communicating scientific research to a wider audience and I'm very excited to be part of this amazing festival again.
Peter Wyatt
Chapter Manager - East of England
I'm a research fellow based in Leeds working on future technologies for displays. You're quite likely to find me pint in hand at a local brewery, (im)patiently waiting for Pint of Science.
Jay James (he/they)
Chapter Manager - South West England
PhD researcher in Infection, Inflammation and Immunity. I was initially dragged to a meeting and convinced to organise an event where I saw the impact of Pint of Science and the passion people have for this festival! I am now excited to be more involved as a chapter manager!
Heather Love
Chapter Manager - South East
I’m a PhD student in Biomedical Sciences with Public Engagement at the University of Edinburgh. My research aims to understand how mutations in a specific gene, eEF1A2, cause conditions like epilepsy and developmental delay.
Helen Brown
Chapter Manager - London
I’m a postdoc researcher studying metabolic changes underlying Diamond Blackfan anaemia. My background is in biochemistry and stem cell biology, and I enjoy engaging with anyone who will listen! Outside my research, I am a keen singer and baker.
Giulia De Rossi
Chapter Manager - London
Involved in Pint of Science for the 9th time (?? I’ve lost count!) and loving it. Meanwhile, post-doc at UCL looking at how eyes are affected by diabetes. Beside science and public engagement, I love food, cooking it, playing football or tennis and reading. In the photo, I’m the one in the back.