MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY - Key Persons

Adam Scales

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Content and Engagement Manager

Afolake Olanbiwoninu

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Alan McNally

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Member of the Advisory Council Representative on Finance Committee
Member of the Building Communities Committee
Advisory Council Representative on Building Communities Committee / University of Birmingham

Alex Chan

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Publications Business Strategist

Alex Price

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Programme Development Manager

Alison Quinn

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Membership and Grants Advisor

Alison Smith

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Andrea Monica

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Head of Scientific Programmes

Andrew Preston

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Anjam Khan

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Principal Investigator, Newcastle University, UK

I am very passionate and highly committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within academia and beyond into society. We need to address inequality and systemic racism within organisations and societies across the globe, challenging established structures within organisations which inadvertently perpetuate systemic racism.

Ankita Priyadarshini

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Anna Kuran-Fernandez

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Central Operations Assistant

Annika (Victoria) Taylor

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Journals Marketing Officer

Aoife Mulry

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee

Arindam Mitra

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Member of the Advisory Council Representative on Finance Committee
Member of the Sustainability Committee
Advisory Council Representative on Impact and Influence Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Ash Otter

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Member of the Building Communities Committee
Public Health England, UK

Ashish William

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Ashton Browning

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Blythe Wild

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Events Operation Manager

Bonnie Evans

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Policy and Engagement Manager ( Maternity Cover )

Bruno Silvester Lopes

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Member of the Co - Chair of Building Communities Committee
Co - Chair of Members Panel
Lecturer in Microbiology, Teesside University, UK

I joined the Panel to ensure that individuals in microbiology and beyond feel valued and included. My goal is to identify existing barriers and, drawing on my experiences, help others overcome them.

Cailean Carter

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee
Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Quadram Institute Bioscience, UK

Catherine Lawler

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Assistant Professor, University of Birmingham Dubai, UAE

I decided to join the Members Panel to help the Microbiology Society become more inclusive.

Catrin Moore

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Member of the Co - Chair of Building Communities Committee
Co - Chair of Impact and Influence Committee

Charlotte Holtum

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Head of Engagement and Storytelling

Charlotte Mitchell - CCO

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Chief Communications Officer
Member of the Leadership Team

Charlotte Roughton

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Biological Teaching Technician, Newcastle University, UK

I joined the Members Panel to contribute directly towards the Society's equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and to help drive positive change. As a lesbian and autistic person, I hope to use my lived experiences to advocate for members from historically marginalised communities and ensure that the Society is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Cheryl Walter

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Christine Edwards

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Christopher Cooper

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Craig Millar

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Damien Phillips

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Technology Lead

Daniel Larcombe

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Member of the Building Communities Committee
Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
University of Strathclyde, UK ( EC Representative for Building Communities Committee )

David Mark

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
University of Glasgow, UK ( EC Forum Representative for Scientific Conferences Panel )

Debbie Webb

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Digital Visual Designer

Diana-Michaela Georgescu

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Publishing Operations Editor

Douglas Browning

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Dr Jack Ferguson

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Member of the Advisory Council Representative on Finance Committee
Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
Co - Chair of Early Career Forum Executive Committee / University of Birmingham
Elected Trustee
University of Birmingham, UK ( Co - Chair )

Dr Lorena Fernández-Martínez

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Member of the Advisory Council Representative on Finance Committee
Member of the Sustainability Committee
Advisory Council Representative on Sustainability Committee
Elected Trustee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Durgesh Jaiswal

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
Member of the Sustainability Committee
Department of Biotechnology Graphic Era, India
Department of Biotechnology Graphic Era, India ( EC Representative for Sustainability Committee )
Member of Sustainability Committee

Ed Deshmukh-Reeves

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee

Emily Arnold

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Publishing Editor

Emily Hugo-Webb

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Policy and Engagement Manager

Faith Angwech

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Programme Officer

Ffion Lane

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Member Engagement and Community Inclusion Manager

Ffion-Haf Watson

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Editorial Coordinator

Freya Harrison

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Geertje Van Keulen

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Member of the Co - Chair of Building Communities Committee
Member of the Sustainability Committee
Co - Chair of Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

George Salmond

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Member of the Advisory Council Representative on Finance Committee
Advisory Council Representative on Audit, Risk and Evaluation Committee

Gerald Barry

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Member of the Advisory Council Representative on Finance Committee
Member of the Finance Committee

Gordon Dougan

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Member of the Finance Committee

Guerrino Macori

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Research Scientist, University College Dublin, Ireland

I am delighted to contribute my expertise as a microbiologist trained in other European countries, including Italy, and as an academic based in the Republic of Ireland, having worked in a variety of professional settings, including industry, official controls laboratories, and regulatory agencies.

Gunnar Schroeder

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Helina Marshall

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Hemant Patadia

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee

Hollie Coulson

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Central Operations Manager

Ikenna Abani

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Human Resources and Operations Officer

Isobel Garratt

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
University of Bath, UK ( EC Representative for Impact and Influence Committee )

Jagroop Pandhal

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Jennifer Ritchie

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Jeo Thomas

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Business Development Manager

Jerry Reen

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Joanne Manning - COO

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Chief Operations Officer
Member of the Leadership Team

Joe Kelly

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Publishing Operations Lead

Joey Shepherd

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

John Beagan

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Technical Operations Manager

John Sinclair

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Member of the Finance Committee
Treasurer of the Co - Chair of Building Communities Committee

Jonathan Cox

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Member of the Co - Chair of Building Communities Committee
Co - Chair of Impact and Influence Committee / Aston University

Justine Rudkin

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Member of the Advisory Council Representative on Finance Committee
Member of the Building Communities Committee
Advisory Council Representative on Building Communities Committee

Kalai Mathee

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Member of the Building Communities Committee
Member of the Co - Chair of Building Communities Committee
Florida International University, USA ( Co - Chair )

Karen Robinson

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General Secretary
Member of the Co - Chair of Building Communities Committee
Member of the Finance Committee

Kasia Parfitt

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
University of Oxford, UK ( EC Representative for Prokaryotic Division )

Katrina Campbell

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Events Executive

Kevin Maringer

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Member of the Co - Chair of Building Communities Committee
Co - Chair of Members Panel
Group Leader, the Pirbright Institute, UK

I am passionate about building more inclusive research environments and over my career have worked across a number of diversity characteristics with a particular focus on the LGBTQ+ community, gender, socioeconomic background and race. Because of my lived experience I have an interest in learning more about and supporting people with invisible diversity characteristics, for example LGBTQ+, neurodiverse and first-in-family-to-university individuals.

Kim Hardie

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Member of the Building Communities Committee
Member of the Co - Chair of Building Communities Committee
Co - Chair of Building Communities Committee / University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham, UK ( Co - Chair )

Kofo Balogun - CHRO

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Director of Human Resources

Leisha Wan

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Communications and Engagement Officer

Liam Cremona

Liam Cremona PhD Candidate, University of Warwick, UK I joined the Members Panel because I wanted to get more involved with the Society and continue the work of the Panel in making microbiology accessible to all. I'm particularly interested in addressing barriers of entry for those in the LGBTQ+ community. Onalenna Neo Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK I joined the Members Panel to elevate the voices of underrepresented groups in microbiology and to actively promote diversity and inclusivity within the field. I am passionate about ensuring equitable access to information, opportunities and resources for all, regardless of background.

Lilly Cummins

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
University of Birmingham, UK ( EC Representative for Publishing Panel )

Lorena Buiatti

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Communications and Engagement Manager

Maria Witczak

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Publishing Operations Advisor

Mathew Whelan

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Matilda Potts

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Communications and Engagement Officer

Matthew Reeves

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Matthew Whelan

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
University College London, UK ( EC Representative for Sustainability Committee )

Michael Ukwuru

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Miki Uchima

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee

Naomi Froude

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Publishing Editor ( Open Science )

Naomi Owolabi

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Accounts Executive

Natalie Lamont

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
Member of the Finance Committee

Nicolas Locker

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Member of the Building Communities Committee
Pirbright Institute, UK ( Co - Chair - Elect )

Nicole Bergen

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Publishing Operations Editor

Peter Cotgreave - CEO

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Chief Executive
Member of the Leadership Team

Pippa Evans

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Projects Delivery Lead

Prerna Vohra

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Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, UK

As a woman, a person of colour and an immigrant, I feel very strongly about making the environment in academia more inclusive and equitable for people from all backgrounds. I am delighted to work with the Microbiology Society to make this happen.

Rebecca McHugh

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Member of the Advisory Council Representative on Finance Committee
Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
Co - Chair of Early Career Forum Executive Committee
University of Glasgow, UK ( Co - Chair )

Rob King

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Creative and Brand Lead

Roshan Nepal

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia

My motivation for joining the Members Panel was to represent South Asia in the Microbiology Society and promote opportunities and events to the community. I was also keen to join the diverse team because it allows me to directly convey issues, ideas and suggestions from historically marginalised groups to the Society's Council.

Rosie Jarvis

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Executive Governance Manager

Rowan Casey

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Member of the Early Career Forum Executive Committee
Student, Cardiff University, UK

Initially joining the Panel to represent undergraduate students, I am passionate about supporting future microbiologists.

Sam Sheppard

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Member of the Building Communities Committee

Sara Henderson

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Member of the Sustainability Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Sarah Buckman

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Member of the Leadership Team
Chief Programmes and Partnerships Officer

Sarah Cooper

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Journal Marketing and Development Lead

Shamso Mohamed

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Publishing Operations Editor

Sharon Brookes

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Visiting Professor, University of Surrey, UK

I joined the Members Panel to represent older members of the Society; those that are no longer in employment (retired) but maintain active interests and contributions to the Microbiology Society, and our sciences in general. I am an EDI mentor and champion, and live with disabilities and long-term health conditions myself.

Sheila Patrick

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Member of the Advisory Council Representative on Finance Committee
Member of the Finance Committee
Advisory Council Representative on Finance Committee

Skylar Ann Gay

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Member of the Building Communities Committee
Student, Harvard University, USA

I joined the Panel to bring awareness to excellence in undergraduate research and promote inclusivity for undergraduate researchers. I am passionate about promoting the work of early-career scientists.