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Larissa John
Coordinator
I'm a third year PhD student researching drug combinations that can overcome drug resistance in human fungal pathogens. I'm excited to be part of this year's Pint of Science Exeter to bring the public and science together in the pub!
Daniel Jones
Coordinator
I'm a third-year PhD student researching titan cells in Cryptococcus neoformans. I believe science should be engaging and accessible. Excited to support May events!
Stella Kozmer
Our Body Team
I am a second-year PhD in Medical Studies focusing on the identification and management of binge eating disorder and bulimia in primary care. I am excited to be part of Pint of Science and showcase controversial topics to the public over a pint!
Allison Newman
Our Body Team
I am a second year PhD student in the Medical School researching the genetic and molecular causes of motor neurone degenerative diseases. I am excited to be involved in this year’s Pint of Science as I think it is a great way to get the public interested in science!
Orlando Ross
Our Body Team
I am a PhD student at the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, discovering how the different cell types of the intestine prevent Candida albicans (a normal part of our microbiome) from turning into a deadly pathogen. I can’t wait to discuss science over a pint or two
Chryssa Brown
Planet Earth Team
Geographer, photographer and keen traveller. Pint of Science has a wonderful way of making high-level research accessible and fun. Join us in May at one or more of our themes and enjoy gaining some knowledge over a pint of your favourite tipple!
Sharlene Alauddin
Our Body Team
I am a third-year PhD student in the Medical School, focusing on research in primary health care for maternal and child health. I'm excited to be a part of the upcoming Pint of Science event, bringing the public and science closer together over a pint.
Sophia McDowell
Our Body Team
I am currently in the first year of a PhD in genetics, looking at the effects of reproductive hormones on healthy ageing. This is my first year with Pint of Science and I am so excited to see all of the things we are planning come to life!
Chiddy Umeano
Tech Me Out Team
I’m a third year PhD student in the Physics department researching applications for quantum computing, particularly quantum machine learning. I’m very happy to be involved with Pint of Science this year, I look forward to diving into many exciting topics with the public in a relaxed setting!
Dimitrios Theodorakis
Planet Earth Team
Dimitrios is a former Physics teacher now software engineer at the Met Office. He is currently working on the Met Office’s Next Generation Modelling System, writing code for the new weather and climate model. Outside of work he is a keen photographer and member of his local camera club.
Harry Green
Our Body Team
Harry is a lecturer in health data science at the University of Exeter with a background in mathematics and cardiac biophysics. His research mainly focuses on using genetics to learn more about the driving factors behind common diseases, and to build predictive models that could help us diagnose can…
Theresa Wacker
Tech Me Out Team
Theresa is a microbiologist turned bioinformatician who is interested in everything genomics-related: be it fungi, bacteria or anything else with a DNA. She just finished her PhD and has started a Postdoctoral Fellow position finding diagnostics for plant-pathogenic bacteria. Outside work she is a k…