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Zahra Rattray
About Me:
I am a pharmacist scientist with an interest in finding cures for brain tumours and breast cancer. I live in Glasgow with my husband, son and pet cat.
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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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Why do some cancers regress spontaneously? -
Mungo Harvey
About Me:
I am a PhD student at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC), University of Edinburgh. I like to play football, golf and going climbing with friends. I don’t watch lots of TV but my favourite shows are Line of Duty and Game of Thrones whilst my favourite film series is, and always will be, J.R.R Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings.
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Matthew Harris
About Me:
I am a surgeon in the North West and I am currently pausing my training to enter the world of research and undertake a PhD to see if weight loss can prevent cancer related to obesity. I still make time for my hobbies, in particular playing football for my local semi-professional team!
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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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Kehinde Ross
About Me:
I live in Liverpool – not too far from Anfield stadium. I often pass the stadium when I go for a run through Stanley Park. My young children keep me busy as I have to drop them at school and take them to various sports clubs. I love Radio 4 but turn to Smooth FM or Absolute Country when I need a change. My secondary school was in a remote Nigerian village – that is where I learnt to eat stir-fried termites.
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Kathleen Duffin
About Me:
I live in Midlothian with my husband and two children. I’m a paediatrician and I’m currently taking a break from hospital work to do a PhD, researching fertility in childhood cancer patients.
I love books, baking, and beaches – my ideal day would include all three!
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Kamilla Bigos
About Me:
Hello! My name is Kamilla and I live in Manchester! I was born in the UK but I am Polish, and spend a lot of my time visiting family there. In my spare time, I love spending time with friends, playing netball and dancing! I am also obsessed with dogs!!!
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Jean Ling Tan
About Me:
Malaysian who has been in the UK for four years now – I miss food from home 🙁
Taking steps to cure cancer by day, karate-ka by night!
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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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Giampiero Valenzano
About Me:
Hey! ♥
My name is Giamp, I am a DOCTOR from ITALY and I am doing my PhD in OXFORD. 👩🔬
Right now I am not working in the hospital with patients, but I spend all my days in the lab, doing experiments. My hope and dream is to find new ways to treat cancer.
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Federica Spaggiari
About Me:
I am a cancer researcher living in Manchester but I am originally from Italy. I also love hiking and playing tennis and spending time with my friends, possibly surrounded by nature!
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Emily Webb
About Me:
Im a immunologist by training, and I live with my partner and dog in Edinburgh. When I am not at the lab working, I love hiking in the Scottish mountains and playing video games.
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Duncan Smith
About Me:
Im a busy Dad of three boys. I love music (I’m a massive fan of the Charlatans and Ride), football (a fan of the one and one Oldham Athletic) and socialising. I’m a Vinyl record collector and love HiFi sound systems.
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Charlene Kay
About Me:
Hello! My name is Charlene and I work in a breast cancer research lab. We study why some patients with breast cancer stop responding to their medication. I live in Edinburgh with my partner and our three kids, ages 7, 9 and 11. I enjoy reading, running, playing football and cycling.
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Caroline Koch
About Me:
I live in London and work as a PhD student at Imperial College. When I’m not working in the lab, I like doing Yoga or going for a swim. On the weekends, I like seeing my friends, going to art exhibits or travelling back to Germany – this is where I’m originally from.
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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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Ana Vitlic
About Me:
I live in Manchester with Peter, Max and Simba. I am a lab scientist in the day and sometimes by night too. I love books and festivals.
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Amy McLuskie
About Me:
I live and work in Edinburgh. I have 4 children. I am currently working as a clinical research fellow and doing a PhD. I love cold water swimming, running and eating out.
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Mia Nuckhir
About Me:
Hi! I live and work in Manchester but I am from Brighton ☀️ I am a Cancer Sciences PhD student in my final year and outside of work, I enjoy eating out in Manchester, going to gymnastics and swimming in the sea
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Do ever feel sick when u do u job -
Jen Antrobus
About Me:
I live in Manchester and when I’m not being a scientist during the day (and sometimes at night!) I love reading and baking. I also love Harry Styles, wearing colourful clothes and showing that anybody can be a scientist!
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Isolda Romero-Canelon
About Me:
A chemist by training, a cancer cell biologist by curiosity and an academic by choice.
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Adelaide Young
About Me:
I’m a medical researcher and I work in Edinburgh in Scotland, but I live in a small town outside called Linlithgow with my husband and my golden retriever 🐶. I love to read, bake and hike. My work has enabled me to live overseas in both Sydney, Australia 🐨 and Houston, USA 🚀.
