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Azhar Kabli
Coordinator
I am a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Biology. I am working on the chromosome separation process in heat-loving Archaea. I have always been passionate about science and I would like to share this passion through outreach activities.
Roberto Padovani
Coordinator
My PhD research focuses on the insects living on non-native plants. When I’m not in the field I’m very active in public engagement work, as I believe that it is a fundamental part of science. I’m excited for this year’s festival, which we hope will be our best yet!
Martina Stoycheva
Planet Earth
I just started my PhD and I am digging into the genome of a potato pathogenic bacteria. I want to answer questions regarding environmental adaptation and population structure of the bacterium by looking at small changes in the DNA. Overall, I am a newby bioinformatician!
Katie West
Our Society
My favourite things include science and pubs - I'm excited to help organise this years pint of science under the theme Our Society
Stuart Morris
Atoms to Galaxies
Lasers have grown more powerful over the past few decades, and my PhD looks at what interesting things can be achieved at the light intensity frontier - from X-ray generation to antimatter production! I think public engagement is really important, and can't wait to be part of Pint of Science.
Josh Lee
Our Society
I am a first year PhD student at the University of York aiming to develop novel sequencing methodologies to probe RNA modifications. Looking forward to help organising the festival!
Carrie Alderley
Planet Earth
I am in the second year of my PhD looking at an environmentally sustainable method of controlling against a potato pathogen. I attended a pint of science event last year which inspired me to get involved myself in an exciting way of expressing science!
Bogdana Huma
Beautiful Mind
I'm passionate about social psychology which I teach and research at York St John University. At the moment I'm studying persuasion and resistance in unsolicited 'cold' calls.
Jess Brown
Beautiful Mind
I am a third year PhD student in the Psychology department at York St John University. As psychology has many positive applications in everyday life, I am excited to have the opportunity to help make science more accessible to the public, and what better place to start than the pub!
Ellis Smith
Web Manager
I’m a Biology MRes student and my current research involves using Associative Transcriptomics, with a landrace diversity panel, to look at the genetic factors underlying drought tolerance in wheat. I’m excited to help Pint of Science bridge the gap between exciting research and the public!
Evie Farnham
Planet Earth
I am currently doing a PhD gaining more knowledge on a global plant pathogen. This will then hopefully prevent crop losses and increase food yields. This is my first year involved in pint of science and I’m excited to hear about all the research going on in York.
Eleanor Green
Tech Me Out
My PhD research applies scientific techniques to archaeological material. I am especially interested the -omic analysis of coprolites (preserved faeces). Analysis of coprolites can tell us about the depositing individual and their diet, gut microbiome and associated parasites.
Laura Speed
Beautiful Mind
I am a Research Associate in the Department of Psychology at the University of York. My research explores how language and the senses are connected.
Rosie Leaman
Atoms to Galaxies/Creative Reactions
I'm a PhD student joint between Biology and Maths studying how bacterial cell walls work. I largely use microscopes to look at fluorescent bacteria! I've really enjoyed being involved with Pint of Science and hearing about all the different research people do!
Louise Hitchman
Our Body
I am a ACF in vascular surgery and a MSc student at University of York. My interest is novel techniques to help diabetic wounds heal. I am exciting about hearing and sharing advances in the surgical world as well as finding out what the public think!
Antoinette Alevropoulos-Borrill
Atoms to Galaxies
I do a Physics PhD, but with a biology twist. Using computers, I simulate part of the cancer-causing virus, HPV, to help us understand more about it. When I’m not doing science, I’m training in mixed martial arts (MMA) and karate.
Francina Clayton
Beautiful Mind
I'm a post-doctoral research associate in the Psychology department at the University of York. My current research is focused on identifying skills that underlie maths performance in primary school children. I'm really looking forward to helping showcase some of the great research happening in York!
Katherine Paine
Our Body
I am a first year PhD student using budding yeast cells to study endosomal trafficking mechanisms. I had a great time attending Pint of Science last year and I am excited to be involved this year!
Bryden Fields
Planet Earth
I'm a 3rd Year PhD student investigating how we can improve sustainable agricultural practices using the genetic diversity of bacteria symbionts. I'm excited to be a part of the festival this year, and look forward to hearing about the wide variety of research in York!
Kirstin Spence
Tech Me Out
My PhD research is focused on studying Leishmania parasites and characterising proteins involved autophagy and cellular differentiation. When I'm not stuck in the lab I am planning to get more involved in science outreach and am looking forward to helping out with Pint of Science.
Lisa Miller
Tech Me Out
I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate working on the development of a hand-held device for the detection of antibiotic resistance. I have been part of the audience for Pint of Science and loved it! Excited to be more involved as one of the events managers this year.
Nathaniel Holman
Tech Me Out
I'm a final year PhD student working between the Biology and Chemistry departments at York University. My research concerns the molecular basis of antibiotic susceptibility in Streptomyces bacteria. I am very happy to have the opportunity to assist with the organisation of Pint of Science this year.
Alex Scott
Creative Reactions
I'm a PhD student split between Biology and Physics looking at how plasma (4th state of matter) affects the outer membrane of E.coli, with the hope of applying it to sterilising wounds and surgical equipment. Pint of Science was always fun during my undergrad, so looking forward to contributing.
Joshua Sammy
Creative Reactions
I'm an MSc by Research student in the Biology department, working with a model of polydomy in ants. Having a background in creative writing and science communication, I'm excited to work with Creative Reactions as it allows me to continue to explore the connections between science and the arts!
Helgi McClure
Beautiful Mind Organiser
I'm a psychology PhD student at York St John. My research is on spontaneous future thinking - where people vividly 'pre-experience' events in their personal future and how this may help us achieve real-life goals. I'm excited to present fascinating psychological science in the most public of setting...