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Zahra Massoud
About Me:
I’m Zahra and I’m a PhD student. I live in Edinburgh with my partner and my puppy, Enzo. I spend a lot of my time doing research to get my PhD (and become a doctor!), but when I’m not doing that I like to read novels, play with my puppy, and go to drag shows! I also volunteer for the University of Edinburgh’s LGBTQ+ group.
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Timothy Budden
About Me:
I’m Tim, a postdoctoral researcher (that just means post PhD) who works in cancer research with a particular focus on skin cancer. I’m originally from Australia but moved to the Manchester UK to work. Outside of work my interests are art, drawing and painting, reading, hiking and going out with friends. I am a proud LGBT researcher.
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Tammy Piper
About Me:
I’m a curious, book-loving tea drinker who likes to spend time with people and geek out about my interests.
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How many tumours have you removed yourself? -
Tamir Chandra
About Me:
I live with my wife, who is also a scientist, and our two children in Edinburgh. We love the outdoors and exploring Scotland in our Campervan.
Latest Question:
what is the greatest drawback in your work? -
Sophie Richardson
About Me:
Hi, I’m Sophie, a cancer researcher from Nantwich, Cheshire. When I’m not in the lab, I enjoy playing video games, watching Formula 1 races and baking (and eating it too! 🍰)
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Seung Hyun Lee
About Me:
✨😎 Hello my young scientist friends! 😊🐱🚀✨ My name is Seung Hyun; you can call me by my first name Seung Hyun, or by my last name Lee. I am a trainee pathology doctor 🔬👩⚕️ and cancer research student 🧪👩🔬 from South Korea and Scotland.
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Saadia Karim
About Me:
I live in Glasgow with my family. I am a researcher in cancer biology here is Glasgow. I have a wee cat and in my spare time I like to sew my own clothes and clothes for my niece. I love Star Wars, Harry Potter and books by Terry Pratchett.
Latest Question:
Tea or Coffee -
Ryan Devlin
About Me:
I live with my partner in Glasgow. I am a PhD researcher, enjoy creative writing and bachata (a dance).
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What’s the most interesting thing you researched -
Rosie Matthews
About Me:
Hi all! I’m a postgraduate (meaning I’ve done my undergraduate, bachelor’s degree) masters student researching cancer biology at the UoE. I live here in Edinburgh with my Partner, after moving from Kent to study here. Other than loving science/biology, I also love reading, climbing, dance, and food (lots of it). After my Masters I want to work in research and then eventually become a medical doctor 🩺👩⚕️.
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Messi or Ronaldo -
Rachel Harris
About Me:
I live in Glasgow with my friend Adiba. I’m a cancer scientist during the week, but on the weekends I love to be outside, go swimming in the lakes and climb the hills.
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Michael Jones
About Me:
Hi, I’m Michael – originally from South-East London, but now living in Manchester. I’m a 1st year PhD student at the CRUK Manchester Institute. In my spare time I love to run 🏃♂️ and play the guitar 🎸. Big F1 fan – big up the honey badger!
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Kelly Lee
About Me:
I was born in Hong Kong and moved to the UK on my own when I was 13. I am now a PhD Student at Oxford, and also a secret Master Chef at home. Nothing can stop me from cooking and baking, who doesn’t like food? 🥘 Oh, and I also do what people refer to as extreme sports: caving. “If you have 9 lives, you’re probably on your 7/8th now” said by literally everyone
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Karin Purshouse
About Me:
I’m Karin, I’m a cancer doctor and currently a PhD student. I have lived in Edinburgh for nearly four years, it’s a great city with loads going on. My ideal weekend would involve going up a munro and finding a loch on which to paddleboard on the way home! I also love music and food (both cooking and eating!). I have a cat called Marzipan and I’m part of a triathlon club.
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Jonathan Tugwood
About Me:
I live with my partner and young son near Knutsford in Cheshire. I work for the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, our Cancer Biomarker Centre works on cancer clinical trials. I play golf when time allows, and I try to stay fit with regular Joe Wicks home workouts!
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Jocelyn Bisson
About Me:
Hi, I’m Jocelyn. I’m originally from Wales but now live in Edinburgh with my husband. I’m a vet and cancer research scientist. I love travelling, running, pilates and podcasts.
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Jannat Khan
About Me:
I’m currently studying an MSc in Radiation Biology at the University of Oxford and previously studied Physics at Queen Mary. I work in outreach to support students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds to enter Higher Education. I love watercolour painting and calligraphy!
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Iain Tullis
About Me:
I make scientific instruments for cancer research.
I’ve worked on the mechanics, electronics and optics for multiphoton and fluorescence lifetime microscopes and on the reworking of a radiotherapy linac for cancer research.
I’m involved in research into a better way to deliver radiotherapy and I’m also involved in a study that uses a fluorescent marker, a bespoke imaging system and a robotic system for prostate surgery.
Some of our instruments end up in the operating theatre. Here I am with one of the surgeons
A view of our 6 MeV linac
Close up on our cell handling system. Cells are irradiated and then robotically moved onto our microscope
My research involves taking things apart — and then reusing the parts as well as designing new parts to make something that someday will help cure cancer.
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Holly Hall
About Me:
I’m Holly, a post-doctoral researcher in Glasgow specialising in cancer biology. I used to be in the lab but now I specialise in computational biology.
I love plants, DIY, reading, travel, food and gaming.
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Gulnar Abdullayeva
About Me:
I am a PhD student in Oncology at the University of Oxford. I love learning new things every day. In addition, playing volleyball and bowling, reading novels, and learning new languages are among my favourite hobbies.
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Erminia Romano
About Me:
Hi! I am Erminia and I come from Naples, the place in Italy where PIZZA was born.
I am a Biologist and I currently do cancer research.
In my free time I like to go to the gym and bake cakes for my friends.
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When did you become a scientist -
Elaine Ma
About Me:
I live in Glasgow and I’m currently completing my PhD in Cancer Sciences at the CRUK Beatson Institute. When I’m not in the lab, I love enjoying my many hobbies which includes travelling, sports and catching up with TV series.
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Are u a good scientific person -
Devin Bendixsen
About Me:
I live with my wife and three kids in Edinburgh. I am a bioinformatician studying cancer genomics. I love the outdoors and spending time with my family.
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did you take a gap year -
David MacLean
About Me:
I’m a researcher who’s been living in Oxford for around 3 years now. I am a very sporty person but I mainly turn up for the socialising. I’m originally from a small town in Scotland but spent a large portion of my life in the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
I love to play guitar, do some woodworking (when I can), read books, socialise, play games, more socialising, go to watch ice-hockey and much more!
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what is the best way to treat cancer? -
D. Giovana Carrasco G.
About Me:
I am a Mexican cancer researcher in Edinburgh. In my spare time, I enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction novels, making crafts, being outdoors and spending time with my dog.
Latest Question:
Tea or Coffee -
Chiara Pirillo
About Me:
Hello everyone, my name is Chiara and I’m an enthusiastic scientist working at the Beatson cancer research institute. I moved here from London with my husband and my two lovely cats . I’m a cancer researcher in the day and gym fan/cats mum in the evening. I love travelling, cooking and eating a good Pizza (my Italian side its always with me!)
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what is the greatest drawback in your work? -
Chelsea Gerada
About Me:
Hi my name is Chelsea and I’m originally from Australia but have been in Glasgow since 2020. By day I’m a medical researcher but love playing tennis and going to the gym in the evenings. I’m a big marvel fan and love gaming, painting and cooking in my spare time.
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Breeshey Roskams-Hieter
About Me:
I live in Edinburgh with two flatmates, and some of my favourite activities include playing field hockey, going to concerts and exploring new areas around Edinburgh! I am originally from Canada and have just moved to Scotland in the past year 🙂
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Bradley Revell
About Me:
Hi, I’m Bradley and I’m a third year PhD student. I currently live in Manchester with my partner and our dog. Big fan of all things Marvel, cinema and American football.
Latest Question:
arent u tired when u wake up early -
Ben Futcher
About Me:
I live in a house share in Oxford and I am a cancer research student during the day. I spend my evenings practicing Taekwondo. I am an avid cook, enjoy a long hike up a mountain, anything outdoors or Marvel.
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Annabel Black
About Me:
I’m Annabel and I’m a Cancer Research UK PhD student in Edinburgh. When I’m not being a scientist I’m a reader, a gym-goer, a foodie and a dog lover!
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Algernon Bloom
About Me:
I live with my partner and dog in Gloucester. I’m a mathematician doing cancer research during the day and play in a punk band on the weekend. I am LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent. I love music, video games and D&D!
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Maria Peiris Pages
About Me:
Hi! My name is Maria and I am a postdoctoral scientist who works in cancer research. My current project focuses on the study of brain metastasis in small cell lung cancer. When I am not in the lab, I love to go for walks, dancing to good music, cooking delicious dishes (or at least I try!) and travelling! And reading novels and playing my piano, although I don’t have much time for that anymore these days! Oh and I am a mum of 2 children (that explains my last point). I hope one day they’ll be just as curious as you are!
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Kat Worth
About Me:
Hey, I’m Kat and I’m a cancer researcher in Oxford👩🏼🔬. I really enjoy cheerleading and gymnastics 🤸🏼♀️. I like being outdoors, listening to music and playing video games with my brothers 🎮.
Latest Question:
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Emer Curley
About Me:
Hey all, I’m Emer. I’m a PhD student researching how we can use radiation in diagnosis and treatment of cancer. I’m from Northern Ireland originally but I’ve lived all over the UK and am currently loving my time in Glasgow.
