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Rosie Giglia
Co-Regional Manager Dublin
Research officer in Teagasc studying public engagement in dairy research
Chiara Pittalis
Co-Regional Manager Dubline
Health services researcher at RCSI, focused on improving access to care for underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. The best part is meeting people from many different cultures; it always keeps things interesting.
Amanda Fantini de Camargo Andrade
Local Volunteer
PhD student from Brazil at UNESP and Visiting Scientist at RCSI, Dublin. I research bone tissue engineering, gene-activated and nanobiomaterials, aiming to improve bone regeneration. I enjoy exploring cities, going to the gym, and trying different beers.
Ashley Woodford
Local Volunteer
I moved to Ireland in 2019 from Northern California to pursue a MSc in Science & Health Communications. Where I loved to learn about flora/fauna, earth science, the human body, and psychology.
Beatriz Lopes
Local Volunteer
Portuguese Post-Doctoral researcher in UCD using cold plasma technology to improve how cancer drugs are delivered hoping to make treatments more personalized and potentially safer for patients
Becky Hackett
Local Volunteer
I always loved Science. I completed my undergraduate degree in Science specialising in Immunology before pursuing a masters in neuroimmunology. In my spare time I play the saxophone and paint.
Patrick Chirilele
Local Volunteer
Early-career public health researcher focused on neuroscience, brain health equity, and data-driven systems. With a background in Statistics, Economics, and Finance, I specialize in monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based solutions for underserved populations, bridging research and impact.
Devyani Jambhule
Local Volunteer
Devyani is a second-year PhD researcher at Dublin City University’s ProtoSigns Lab. With a background in geobiology, she studies how extremophilic microbes are preserved in conditions similar to early Mars. Originally from Pune, India, she moved to Ireland for her doctoral studies and enjoys dinosau…
Brian Nitz
Local Volunteer
Writing and photography help me learn and share my childhood curiosity of electronics, astronomy, social psychology and other sciences
Swarali Deshpande
Local Volunteer
Swarali is a Life Sciences graduate with a strong interest in the intersection of biology and computation. Her work focuses on genomics, proteomics, and developing accessible bioinformatics tools that make complex science easier to understand. She is passionate about science communication, creative …
Kylie Fenech
Local Volunteer
I am a PhD scholar at RCSI researching health systems, policy, and primary care. My interests include health promotion, services for underrepresented communities, and I am personally passionate about social activism and community responsibility.
Macarena Herrera
Local Volunteer
Neuroscience Postdoctoral Researcher, bring hands-on experience in sci-comm, event organisation, and public engagement. I enjoy working collaboratively to connect neuroscience with diverse audiences.
Julia Di Stefano
Local Volunteer
I'm a neurobiologist, I'm from Torino, Italy, where I got my bachelor and master, before moving to Antwerp, Belgium, to do my PhD. Now I work at UCD as a Postdoc.
Swati Kashikar
Local Volunteer
Passionate virologist with a Master's, now a PhD student at TU Dublin uncovering the hidden world of viruses through spectroscopy. Avid reader, hiker, runner, and classical music lover, endlessly curious about the unseen!
Anja Gotzen
Local Volunteer
My name is Anja and I am a chemist. I started studying analytical chemistry in Germany and came to Ireland in September 2024 for my research master with a focus on organic synthesis.
Filip Jay Doba
Local Volunteer
Hi, I'm Filip! I do computer science at UCD, though I've acquired an interest in physics and linguistics along the way. I appreciate a good read, especially thought-provoking sci-fi/fantasy, volunteering in areas I care about, and exploring culture and nature all around.
Beatriz Lopes
Local Volunteer
In 2020, I moved from Portugal to Ireland to pursue a scientific career combining my interests in Molecular Biology, Plasma, and Oncologic Research. Outside of work, I enjoy relaxing by listening to good music, sipping a cold drink, and embarking on Scouts adventures.
Palesa Caroline Mphaka
Local Volunteer
I'm a PhD candidate at UCD, funded by the CÚRAM MedDevDoc program, where my research involves developing 3D engineered ovarian cancer models to better understand why chemoresistance occurs.
Outside the lab, I like watching ‘true crime in half the time’ and cartoons. If you spot someone wearing a Lo…
Sudipta Hazra
Local Volunteer
I am a Master's research student working on Food Omics Data Analysis, passionate about exploring and communicating how Statistics and AI is advancing Food Science Research.
Patrick David chirilele
Local Volunteer
Patrick Chirilele is a passionate public health professional with knowledge, and expertise in improving population health, tackling health inequalities and healthcare quality at a local, and international level. He offers expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems, data use for strategic p…
Diana Gonçalves
Local Volunteer
PhD candidate at University College Dublin (UCD). Her research focuses on the development of tissue engineering medicines for wound healing. Outside of the laboratory, Diana is a free spirit that loves nature and also enjoys staying at home watching series and playing boardgames while drinking tea.
Ethan Doyle
Local Volunteer
I am a computer science infrastructure student, passionate about ethical and sustainable AI technology development. Also interested in Cybersecurity and networking
Órla Tynan
Local Volunteer
I'm a 27 year old female originally from Kilkenny who loves all things biology related! I completed my PhD with TCD in Molecular Rheumatology and am currently in the first year of my Postdoc research.
Sabarna Jeyasaravanan
Local Volunteer
Biopharmaceutical engineer with a strong background in research and a passion for science outreach, committed to engaging the public through volunteering and communication.
Sudipta Hazra
Local Volunteer
Sudipta is a Master's research student working on Food Omics Data Analysis, passionate about exploring and communicating how Statistics and AI is advancing Food Science Research.
Swati Kashikar
Local Volunteer
PhD student at TU Dublin, uncovering the chaos inside cells as viruses infect them using spectroscopy. Avid reader, hiker and runner, endlessly curious about the unseen!
Mollly O'Neill
Local Volunteer
PhD student at TU Dublin, uncovering the chaos inside cells as viruses infect them using spectroscopy. Avid reader, hiker and runner, endlessly curious about the unseen!
Palesa Caroline Mphaka
Local Volunteer
I’m a first‑year PhD researcher at NIBRT and UCD studying how the glycans on ovarian cancer cells helps tumours resist chemotherapy. Outside the lab I love true crime and art.