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Namrata Iyer
Director
Scientist and project manager. Intrigued by people and their journeys, both within and outside of research. Avid movie, music and reading enthusiast.
Daniela Costa
Secretary/Treasurer
PhD candidate at CÚRAM (UoG) working on an EU Multiple Sclerosis research project. SciCommer and designer on the making! My motto: “I do Science and drink coffee. I excel at the latter!” When I drop the lab coat, you can definitely find me dancing.
Ciara Varley
Outreach Manager
Science communicator at an agribiosciences, food security & climate resilience lab. Outside the lab, petting my cats and writing the Pint of Science Ireland newsletter!
Rachna Gowlikar
co-Chapter Manager (Dublin)
Molecular Biology Researcher specialising in plant genome editing at UCD. Science enthusiast fostering collaboration and joy. Outside the lab, I paint, dream of Nobel prizes, and delve into mystery-laden discoveries through books????????????
Rosie Giglia
co-Chapter Manager (Dublin)
Research officer in Teagasc studying public engagement in dairy research
Martin O'Neill
Regional Chapter Manager
Lecturer in Population Health Informatics and Statistics at ATU Sligo, and researcher in experimental neuropsychology. Been with Pint of Science since 2013 in many guises. Love a bit of outreach and science comms.
Gabriela Marquette
Fundraising Manager
Technical Officer at UCD School of Veterinary Medicine and researcher in farm animal behaviour and welfare. Crochet designer and tattoo artist on Sundays!
Paola Serrano
Chapter Manager (Galway)
PhD Candidate at CÚRAM (University of Galway), with a project on sustainability, advocacy and public engagement. I also love reading, birdwatching, and exploring new things!
Valentine Turpin
Chapter Manager (Cork)
Postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience (UCC) working on the link between our brain development and our gut microbiome in autism spectrum disorder. I love yoga, reading and long walks with friends (when it’s not raining!).
Andrew Sasmita
Graphics Designer
Postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience (UCC) focusing on glial biology and gut microbiome in Alzheimer's disease. I love nice fonts and farming simulators.
Melissa Hoover
Content Creator
Hi, there! Content Designer with IBM, volunteer Content Creator for PoS Ireland! Four years now and I'm excited to see what happens in 2025. Be sure to check out YouTube, X, and Instagram for some fun!
Nipurna Agrawal
Operations Manager
Technical Support Analyst at IBM transitioning to a new role. Currently serving as Operations Director for Pint of Science Ireland, excited to contribute to the team's success and looking forward to an inspiring 2025!
Jenna Lee
Social Media Manager
Climate justice advocate with a BSc in Science (Plant and AgriBiosciences) and an MSc in Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security. Passionate about driving positive change and fostering active hope. Love reading and trying out plant-based recipes!
Kiruba Nedounsejian
Social Media Manager
PhD researcher at the University of Galway diving into plant epigenetics. Bridging science and creativity, striving to build digital platforms to share ideas while experimenting with flavors in the kitchen.