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Jason Lau
City Co-ordinator
Hello! So here’s a little bit about me...My name is Jason and I work at the Whitworth. My passions lie in science-communication and research. Currently working on a podcast and look after Pint of Science Manchester as City Coordinator.
Abi Bennington
City Co-ordinator
I’m Abi and I'm a PhD student looking at recovery mechanisms after haemorrhagic stroke. I'm really excited to be involved with Pint of Science for a third year; it's such a great way of celebrating some of the exciting research that's happening on our doorstep. See you all at the pub!
Rahul Subbaraman
City Co-ordinator
I am a 2nd-year Volcanology PhD student at the University of Manchester, investigating various chemical and textural clues in special Icelandic volcanic rocks to unravel the history of active volcanic zones. I love to be involved in inspiring people to find the scientists within them.
Erin-Claire Pallott
Social Media and Comms Officer
I'm an immunology PhD student at The University of Manchester researching intestinal mucus and how it's important in fighting off parasitic worms. After being on the Our Body team for the 2023 festival, I’m excited to be involved this year as the social media manager for the Manchester team.
Megan Grand
Social Media and Comms Officer
This is my third year volunteering with PoS and I'm looking forward to being part of the committee. I'm passionate about bringing researchers and communities together to engage with science, especially if it's over a pint! I'm excited to see what this year holds for Manchester!
Ujjawal Arora
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
I'm a 2nd year PhD researcher at the University of Manchester. My PhD focuses on understanding the life cycle of pesticides in the atmosphere and the influence of various meteorological parameters on their persistence and transport in the atmosphere. I enjoy engaging myself in purpose-driven work, a…
Federica Spaggiari
Website Manager
Hi! I am a PhD Student in Cancer Science at the CRUK Institute in Manchester where I study how lung cancer becomes resistant to chemotherapy. I am excited to be involved in PoS, bring bits of science outside the lab, and make it more accessible to everyone!
Daniel Baldin Machado
Treasurer
I am a Politics PhD Student with a big interest in understanding how we can bring about change for the better. I believe knowledge production and dissemination play a key part in this process – and even better if we can do this over a pint!
Rosie Barnes
Planet Earth Team Member
Hi I'm Rosie and I'm a second-year PhD student. My research is about using visible light imaging to measure blood oxygenation in skin, with a specific interest in applying the technique in the rare disease systemic sclerosis. I've been interested in science outreach for years and I worked with PoS l…
Franziska Nagel
Planet Earth Team Member
I'm Franzi and this is my second year organising the PoS festival in Manchester. I love all sciences and am particularly nerdy about natural sciences, so when I'm not with PoS, my research focusses on microbes living on gases. Hopefully, I can share some of my excitement for science and research wit…
Charlie Savill
Planet Earth Team Member
I am a PhD researcher investigating the evolutionary origins of social behaviour, comparing how cooperation in children and in our closest living relatives, chimpanzees. I’m passionate about reconnecting the public with the natural world and inspiring them to get involved with science.
Erin Richardson
Our Body Team Member
Hi I’m Erin a first year PhD student at the CRUK Manchester Institute within the Cancer Immunity and Inflammation group. My current area of interest is understanding how specific conventional immune cells regulate the anti-tumour response in cancer, but coming from a background in biomed I am more b…
Clara Witheley
Our Body Team Member
Hi, I am a second-year PhD student at the University of Manchester, researching the effects of radiotherapy on the immune system. I find it fascinating how intricate and complicated the human body is and am excited to share this through PoS.
Luke Tomlinson
Our Body Team Member
I’m a first-year PhD student at UoM investigating disease mechanisms in myositis (an autoimmune muscle disease). The opportunity to improve the outcomes of myositis patients whilst studying this aspect of science which interests me so much made choosing my PhD an easy decision. Beyond my studies, I …
Natasha Carmichael
Our Body Team Member
My name is Natasha, I am on the MBPhD programme and in the first year of my PhD. My research focuses on how peripheral immune changes link with post-stroke cognitive decline. I have a keen interest in clinical neurosciences and hope to pursue this in the future! In my free time, I like hiking and …
Maca Fernandez Carro
Our Body Team Member
I’m a PhD student (finally just my viva left!), medical student and nursing graduate with a passion for science, boardgames and life music (I am a tour manager in my free time). If I’m not in the lab I can be found at a merch table or trying to convince people that cocktail-making is like A-level ch…
Jennifer Antrobus
Our Body Team Member
Hi, I’m Jen! I’m a postdoc radiobiologist at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre where I’m currently working on identifying drugs that will increase the sensitivity of brain cancers to radiotherapy. I also get to do some work in the Proton Therapy Centre at the Christie, which is amazing. When I’m…
Nina Conlon
Our Body Team Member
Hi, I'm Nina and I'm a 2nd year PhD student looking at post-stroke dementia at the University of Manchester. I am inspired by the science and research around me and passionate about connecting over a love of science and beer! I'm really excited to join the Pint of Science team and help continue to c…
Sakim Shakh Samad
Our Body Team Member
I'm a 2nd year PhD student investigating how cancer cells behave in a dynamic environment and how we can use computational tools to model these behaviours. I look forward to getting involved with PoS and share the excitement of science with others!
Isabel Faulkner
Beautiful Minds Team Member
My name is Isabel and I'm a first year PhD student here at Manchester. I have previously studied the use of psychedelics to treat substance and alcohol use disorders, and my current PhD project is looking at epigenetic mechanisms that can lead to schizophrenia. I am always up for a conversation abou…
Megan Sheppard
Beautiful Minds Team Member
My name is Meg and I'm a first-year Neuroscience PhD student. My project aims to understand noradrenergic alterations associated with early life stress. I attended Pint of Science for the first time last year and absolutely loved it! I also am a part-time Graduate Teaching Assistant, so I spend hal…
Melissa Scholefield
Beautiful Minds Team Member
Hi, I’m Mel and I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Manchester, investigating the mechanisms of various dementia diseases in the human brain. After a year or two off I’m excited to once again be involved in Pint of Science and bring exciting and cutting-edge research to the p…
Chloe Roddis
Beautiful Minds Team Member
Hi! I'm Chloe and I'm in my first year of my Neuroscience PhD. I am interested in all things brainy, but my project is specifically looking into the effects of light on mood and behaviour. I love making connections with others who work in the scientific sector and want to spread the word about how g…
Rachel Jones
Beautiful Minds Team Member
Hi! I am a second-year PhD student at the University of Manchester researching immune changes after a stroke. I love getting involved in public engagement and sharing the excitement of science with the public.
Giuseppe Romano
Tech Me Out Team Member
I am a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manchester, specializing in micromechanical modelling of fibre-hybrid composite laminae. With a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Calabria and international experience through Erasmus+ exchange program…
Charles Gyasi
Tech Me Out Team Member
In my current position, I am a PhD student in the Wellcome Trust Immunomatrix in Complex Disease programme, with a complimentary leadership experience in clinical microbiology and inflammation. I hold a BSc. in Medical Laboratory Technology from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology…
Noora Naushad
Tech Me Out Team Member
I am Noora Naushad, an experimental Physicist working in the field of Spintronics and Magnetic memory devices under the Department of Computer Science. If I am not in my lab, you may find me playing badminton or painting while jamming to Bob Marley. I'm a firm believer in Pint of Science being the u…
Holly Sedgwick
Tech Me Out Team Member
Hi there, I’m Holly, a PhD student at the University of Manchester. My research focuses on chronic lung disease, and I am eager to spread my passion for immunology to the public, helping everyone live healthier lives and make more informed decisions regarding our own health.
Victoria Jiang
Atoms to Galaxy Team Member
Hello, I'm a 2nd year chemistry PhD student at the University of Manchester (iCAT CDT). This is my 3rd year with PoS - I participated in PoS 2019 events in Bristol (Tech Me Out) during my undergraduate and last year's PoS at Manchester (Atoms to Galaxy). Look forward to bringing more interesting tal…
Luke Marshall
Atoms to Galaxy Team Member
Hi, I'm Luke. I am interested in physics, specifically the study of space and our Universe. I'm excited to be involved in Pint of Science for the first time this year as having no academic background, I am keen to help others like myself develop an interest in this field.
Pratibha Gautam
Atoms to Galaxy Team Member
Hey there! I'm Pratibha Gautam, a microbiology enthusiast turned astrobiologist. I've journeyed through the world of tiny life forms during my bachelor's and master's in microbiology, and now I'm reaching for the stars with my current PhD in astrobiology. Join me for a cosmic exploration at Pint of …
Korak Kar
Creative Reactions Team Member
Hello! I am Korak and I am doing my PhD at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Manchester. I work on developing one atom-thin two-dimensional materials and exploring their exciting properties and even more exciting applications. This would be my first time working with the Pint of Scien…
Alba Grayston-Morales
Creative Reactions Team Member
I am a postdoctoral researcher studying the immune response in the brain after a stroke. I was born and raised in Barcelona where I discovered PoS. I love sharing science with the wider community and learning from their interests and needs, and I’m thrilled to be behind the scenes for the first time…
Olaz Niembro Vivanco
Creative Reactions Team Member
Hey! I am working on the last year of my PhD exploring the arsenal that human Natural Killer cells use to fight infection and cancer, and I am a lover of all things microscopy. I enjoy a trip to the pub (almost) as much as making science fun and accessible for everyone, everywhere. And I'd happily d…
Arthur Sirichena
Our Society Team Member
I am a new first-year PhD student in trade and aviation law and this is my first time. I am excited to discover what’s in store.
Chuxi Zhang
Our Society Team Member
Hi, my name is Chuxi Zhang, and I am a second-year PhD Student in Law School at the University of Manchester. My research focuses on legal geography and state integration. I am very happy to be involved in Pint of Science. This is a good opportunity for me to acquire new knowledge about natural scie…
Jade Davies
Our Society Team Member
Hi! I’m Jade, a first year PhD student examining how young people use social media, and the impact of these uses on mental health. Before starting my PhD, I worked as a Research Assistant at UCL examining autistic people’s experiences of employment. I'm excited to be involved in PoS for the first ti…