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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.
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.
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!
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…
Annu Maria Manu
Local Volunteer
UCD MPH student specializing in public health and science communication. I’m passionate about making research accessible and love the challenge of turning "lab speak" into everyday conversation.