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  • Boglarka Gulyas

    About Me:

    I am an ex-martial artist and dancer, who loves nature, music and good food

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    Latest Question:
    Is it ever too late to start eating healthy?

  • Wioleta Trzaska

    About Me:

    I’m a Scientist and Mum, love to cook and exercise

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    Latest Question:
    I’ve always been taught that bacteria is bad so what makes the bacteria in our gut good?

  • Vanessa Las Heras

    About Me:

    Football and food enthusiast. Also love to go to the beach and to play guitar. What I really like is to study bacteria, they are really interesting.

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  • Terry Hammond

    About Me:

    Hi, I’m an Engineering Manager for a UK supermarket.

    I started my career in the Royal Air Force as an Aircraft Electrical Technician. Since 2005, I have worked with Robots and Autonomous machinery which package and supply consumers products and food to the UK and the world.

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  • Shilpa Nagarajan

    About Me:

    I’ve lived in 6 cities across 5 different countries, 4 continents – currently in Oxford with my husband! I’m a massive dog lover, will drink or eat anything with lychee fruit in it, and I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 6 years old.

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    Latest Question:
    Do you think that there will be a large increase in obesity due to the quarantine?

  • Megan Mortimer

    About Me:

    I love reading, good food (but not cooking) and cats.
    I spend most of my time doing science, and I love it.

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  • Matthew Alkan

    About Me:

    I am a trainee scientist at the university of Reading studying how air pollution effects chemical communication in the environment such as between a bee and a flower. When not at work i enjoy the outdoors and visiting friends.

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  • Martin Lott

    About Me:

    At school I enjoyed, and did well in, the sciences and mathematics but had a particular interest in computing. I pursued that passion by undertaking a degree in computer science and then proceeded to work in research where I could apply my computing expertise to biological problems.

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    Latest Question:
    There are some trends in the Western world that have a huge impact in other countries. For example, Paraguay is loosing

  • Katie Cubbon

    About Me:

    I am a PhD student based in Stromness Orkney, researching commerical crustacean fisheries and aquaculture.

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  • Joe Matthews

    About Me:

    I studied Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University and now enjoy designing equipment that makes people’s favourite foods!
    I love skiing and try to go as often as I can each winter.

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    Latest Question:
    There are some trends in the Western world that have a huge impact in other countries. For example, Paraguay is loosing

  • Joanna Clark

    About Me:

    I live in Reading with my husband (secondary school teacher) and son (year 2 student), close to the University of Reading where I work. I like visiting outdoor places and seeing friends and family.

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  • Jennifer Stephens

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  • Jemma Taylor

    About Me:

    I’m a passionate plant scientist who loves being active and out in nature

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  • Graeme Close

    About Me:

    I am a former professional rugby player who is now a Professor of Human Physiology at Liverpool John Moores University. I spend half of my working life in the labs researching food and muscle, and the other half on the road with elite athletes (like England Rugby) showing them how to best use food to help fuel their performances.

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    Latest Question:
    Do you like your job?

  • Giuseppe Tomasi

    About Me:

    I’m curious, I love having lots of friends, travelling, having fun.
    My dream is to build a better world for the next generations by working on plant science to produce better crops for everyone.

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  • Duncan Gaskin

    About Me:

    I am a former research scientist now working part time as a technician at a poultry veterinary diagnostic laboratory. I also chair Norfolk and Norwich Science Association a voluntary organisation that does science communication at events throughout the Norwich area and beyond.

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  • Dimitra Angelopoulou

    About Me:

    I love all things plant-related! I am a plant pathologist, currently doing research on the link between photosynthesis and plant disease resistance. I love cooking and doing yoga in my free time.

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    Latest Question:
    * Star Question * Do you ever find that your experiments go wrong? Asked by SM16, Live Chat

  • Colleen Sprigg

    About Me:

    I’m Colleen! I’m a PhD Student in Norwich looking at chicken poop and plants and I love to crochet and drink tea!

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    Latest Question:
    There are some trends in the Western world that have a huge impact in other countries. For example, Paraguay is loosing

  • Caragh Whitehead

    About Me:

    I live with my husband, 5 year old son and two cats in York and enjoy doing anything crafty.

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    Latest Question:
    Do you like your job?

  • Bushra Abu-Helil

    About Me:

    I am a first year PhD student studying zoology and often referred to as the Chicken Lady 🐔 but I am passionate about ALL animals!

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  • Brittany Heap

    About Me:

    I’m a PhD student at Lancaster University, I’m from Manchester originally and currently spend lots of time decorating my new house and writing up my thesis.

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  • Briony Sayers

    About Me:

    I’m a PhD student, who loves nutrition, fitness, and bacteria!

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    Latest Question:
    Your research looks so cool! How does our diet relate to our chances of getting PTSD?

  • Bethan John

    About Me:

    I’m a PhD student studying parasites which infect cows and sheep! In my spare time I enjoying singing and walks on the beach with my dog.

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    Latest Question:
    Wow your research looks really interesting! Can Liver Fluke pass from mammals to humans?

  • Annis Richardson

    About Me:

    I am a lecturer in plant sciences at the University of Edinburgh which means I run my own lab and teach students. I am also head of our plant science honours degree program. I love traveling, hiking, cooking, working out and watching movies.

    My Work:

    In my lab we study how leaves and flowers in crops like barley and sweetcorn (maize) grow. By understanding how plants grow we can help make new crops that can produce more food.

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    Latest Question:
    * Star Question * Do you ever find that your experiments go wrong? Asked by SM16, Live Chat

  • Anneka de Korte

    About Me:

    I’m a Food Scientist who develops products for 320 stores in the UK. I love to bake and have a tin that can bake a 10kg cake.

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    Latest Question:
    How is your work going to create healthier and better food for the future?

  • Andy Timms

    About Me:

    Very curious and I never know what will interest me until I start finding out about it. Love science and always have done. Like to spend time outdoors, in the garden or hiking up a hill somewhere.

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    Latest Question:
    What would be more sustainable, that we reduce the consumption of products, or that we extend their shelf life?

  • Andrew Scullard

    About Me:

    A full time scientist with my own business on the side.
    A mission to be happy and content, but work hard, enjoy life.
    Humour always has a place!

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  • Alex Siddall

    About Me:

    I am a PhD student at the University of East Anglia working on pest insects.

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  • Alejandra Rebollar

    About Me:

    I am a brain scientist from Mexico at the University of Sheffield

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  • Removed Scientist

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  • Nick Jones

    About Me:

    Happy Environmental scientist , parent and like to sail or ride my bicycle

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  • Navaratnam Partheeban

    About Me:

    I love to help people

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  • Michael Scott

    About Me:

    I live in London now, but I grew up in Manchester and lived in Vancouver (Canada) for five years in between. I’m a united fan. I put hot sauce on my lunch every day.

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  • Jake Moscrop

    About Me:

    I’m Jake, a PhD researcher in plant sciences based in Cambridge. I love to grow all kinds of plants, enjoy gardening, biking, singing and play the guitar.

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  • Elizabeth Treadwell

    About Me:

    I’m a creative person who likes to be busy! When I am not working, I’m usually dancing, playing musical instruments or making something.

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    Latest Question:
    Can your diet and what you eat affect your mental health?

  • Eleanor Kent

    About Me:

    I’m a PhD student studying bees. I love hiking, camping, and exploring new countries. I was given the opportunity to study the animals in Madagascar which was super exciting – and meant living in a tent for a year!

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  • Clare Brewster

    About Me:

    I’m doing a PhD in plant science at Bangor University in North Wales.
    I’m a mature student – which means I’m older than many people who do PhDs and have had a career working on environmental issues in local government before I re-trained as a scientist. I never ever thought I would become a scientist, and I didn’t think I was any good at science or maths when I was at school. But now I think science is fantastic!

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  • Azarmidokht Gholamipour-Shirazi

    About Me:

    I love reading. I spend most of my time doing science, and I love it

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    Latest Question:
    How do you think Covid-19 will impact food science?

  • Alex Shakspeare

    About Me:

    I’m a marine biologist, working with oyster farmers to improve the ways in which we grow healthy sustainable food.

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