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  • Walter Bodmer

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    why do we have different eye colours?

  • Sophie Shaw

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    Originally from Somerset, I’ve spent time living and working in Devon and North East Scotland before relocating to Cardiff in 2021 to start my position as a Clinical Bioinformatician. This means I spend my time writing computer code to analyse DNA. I live with my husband and our three year old son. When I’m not working or being mum, I love to run (occasionally pretty far) and attend live music events!

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    what is your yearly income

  • Somdutta Ghosh

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  • Samantha Slater-Lewin

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    I am a Senior Forensic Scientist and live in London with my wife, 2 children and cat called Major Tom!

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    Latest Question:
    why do we have different eye colours?

  • Rowanne Allon

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  • Rosie Spencer

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    Latest Question:
    Why do u like science

  • Roberta Migale

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    Scientist at the Francis Crick Institute , climber, ukulele player, gardener

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    Latest Question:
    Why are you guys all so kind?

  • Rebecca Shaw

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    Latest Question:
    would you like to bring extinct animals back to life

  • Rachel Owen

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    I am an animal genetics researcher living in Edinburgh with my six beautiful pet rats  🐁. In my free time I love to watch live music and go to the cinema!

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    Latest Question:
    what is your favourite genetic mutation?

  • Ping Zhang

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    Latest Question:
    Do you aspire to research the other contributors to genetic diseases and dysregulations (eg stress)?

  • Nikoleta Vavouraki

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    Latest Question:
    can you please tell us if there are any challenges you face when finding the cures that affect our brain.

  • Mukta Deobagkar

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    Hi! I am Mukta. I live with my partner in Oxford and am a researcher at the university. I am originally from India but have lived and worked in the UK for many years. In addition to my work as a scientist, I enjoy food, travel, books, gardening and bird-watching.

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  • Michael Schubert

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    I’m a scientist who studies everything from dinosaurs to aliens to the human body – and my job is to help bring those things to life!

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    Latest Question:
    what is your yearly income

  • Michael C Macey

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    I live with my wife and two poogles (beagle -poodles called Cosmo and Bean) in Milton Keynes. I’m a microbiologist and astrobiologist in the day πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬. I love jigsaws, museums and dressing up the dogs for the holidays!

     

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    Latest Question:
    are you currently doing any research

  • Matt Shaw

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    I live in Canterbury where I am a PhD student of genetics. I enjoy climbing, badminton, squash, salsa and surfing and have two chinchillas and lots of plants.

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  • Martin Minarik

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    Hi, my name is Martin and I am a developmental biologist living in Cambridge. I love snakes, lizards, as well as birds, and love to travel to watch and photograph them in their natural habitat.

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    Latest Question:
    what was the most advancing breakthrough

  • Martin Johnsson

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    Hi! My name is Martin, and I’m looking forward to speaking with you as part of this zone. I’m an animal geneticist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. I work with the DNA of cows, pigs and chickens … and sometimes dogs, horses, any farm, companion or sport animal, really.

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    Latest Question:
    what was the most advancing breakthrough

  • Martha Mulongo

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    I am a pathologist and genetist as regards to work. I enjoy singing, listening to music, compassionate about people and learning new things.

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    Latest Question:
    What drew you to studying nematodes specifically?

  • Lucy Carver

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    Latest Question:
    What can you tell us a about why you chose to take part in I’m a scientist

  • Laura Lagares Ballantine

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    Hi, I’m Laura! I live in London with my cat and some very cool housemates, I moved down from Liverpool around 4 years ago for a job in a big hospital after my degree in Genetics.

    I love going for walks to explore on the weekend, cooking new recipes and I am trying (and failing) to learn Spanish.

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  • Kaye Eve-Rowe

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  • Kaila Wheatley

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  • Joaquin de Navascues

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    I live in Colchester with my wife and two children. I am a Lecturer in genetics and molecular biology at the University of Essex. I like playing guitar, reading, building and repairing things, and martial arts. I really dislike vacuum-cleaning and washing lettuce for the salad.

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  • Jess Davies

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    Latest Question:
    What are the worst possible things that could go wrong?

  • Iona Christie

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    I live with my Partner in Twickenham, London. My job is working with viruses. In the evenings I like to listen to jazz or go to the gym. I love Horse riding, pottery and dogs!

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  • Hayley Free

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    I am PhD student researching genetics in Oxford. I live in Buckinghamshire, I love being in the countryside, and I also really enjoy baking, crochet and rock climbing πŸ°πŸ§ΆπŸ§—β€β™€οΈ

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    Latest Question:
    what is your yearly income

  • Frederik Gibson

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    I live with my wife and daughter in a village in Cambridgeshire. At work I do cancer research, but at home I love playing board games and watching anime with my friends.

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  • Femi Oluwole

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    Latest Question:
    What is the impact of the human genome project?

  • Emma Wade

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  • Emily Kempin

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    I’m an Australian living in Cambridge. I love to row and when I’m not on the river I work as a Safety Officer at the university. I enjoy crime dramas, sitcoms and D&D.

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    Latest Question:
    Are you looking forward to the Genetics Zone? Students will be able to send questions (like this!), and there will be

  • Elston DSouza

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    Latest Question:
    would you like to bring extinct animals back to life

  • Eleonora Roschi

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    Latest Question:
    How does the mind allow you to change the content of memories but not the content of your own thoughts?

  • Debbie Guest

    About Me:

    I live in Suffolk with my husband, two sons (aged 8 and 11), a dog, four horses, a cat, a chicken, two guinea pigs and a hamster.

    I’m passionate about horses and feel very lucky to do research that aims to benefit horse health and welfare.

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    Latest Question:
    with the advancement into genetic research growing exponentially everyday, how do you think the public will catch up?

  • David Clancy

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    I’m a lecturer in biogerontology (biology of ageing) with a focus on genetics. I want to find out why and how we age. And stop it.

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    Latest Question:
    what was the most advancing breakthrough

  • Courtney Povey

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    Hi All,

    I live in a small town near Oxford where I work as a research scientist. In my free time I enjoy long walks in the countryside with my dog and going to the gym 🐢 🏞️

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    Latest Question:
    how many fossils have you discovered?

  • Clara Novo

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    I am a Portuguese scientist living in Cambridge with my family. I commute to London daily for my research and love to speak about what I do.

    Outside the lab I am a photographer, an eternal dancer and a travel addict!

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  • Chris O'Callaghan

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    I live with my family in Oxford. I am a medical researcher and a medical doctor. I also teach students. Outside work, I enjoy cooking, running and mountain walking!

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    Latest Question:
    Are you looking forward to the Genetics Zone? Students will be able to send questions (like this!), and there will be

  • Caroline Hyde

    About Me:

    I live with my family in Staffordshire. I’m a Cancer Biologist & Health Psychology professional and I work as a Lecturer for The Open University.

    I love to cook, watch films and spend time with our 2 dogs, and support our 2 children in their sports endeavors (netball, football & hockey).

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    Latest Question:
    what is your yearly income

  • Avishikta Chakraborty

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  • Anu Shivalikanjli

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    Latest Question:
    Why do i have dark skin

  • Anna Wilbrey-Clark

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  • Alison Woollard

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  • Alisha Dordi

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  • Alicia Jia

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