Published inThis Cambridge LifeThe “zero-chance” doctor who now advises governmentGrowing up on free school meals at one of the lowest performing state schools in the country, Raghib Ali went on to become a leading…Oct 26, 2022Oct 26, 2022
Published inThis Cambridge LifeThe PhD student encouraging young Black aspiring scientists to claim their placeWhen PhD student Sigourney Bell turned to Twitter to connect with other Black scientists, she could never have guessed that this would be…Sep 16, 2022Sep 16, 2022
Published inThis Cambridge LifeThe doctor turned detective investigating the imprints of cancerSelf-confessed ‘nerd’ Serena Nik-Zainal went from hospital wards to the laboratory on a mission to provide patients with the best possible…Aug 26, 2022Aug 26, 2022
Published inThis Cambridge LifeThe psychiatrist who faced a dilemma but couldn’t turn his back on his peopleChildren in West Africa with cognitive difficulties are going undiagnosed because the tests used to assess their mental health are based on…Jun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022
Published inThis Cambridge LifeThe social scientist who inadvertently became a poetAt the age of thirteen Mona Jebril found herself stranded in Gaza, becoming a refugee for the second time in her life. Her talent and…Mar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022
Published inThis Cambridge LifeThe chemist who saved a restaurant and launched a vision for AfricaDavid Izuogu’s ambition is to establish a research institute in his home country of Nigeria. But he isn’t waiting until he realises his…Jan 17, 2022Jan 17, 2022
Published inThis Cambridge LifeThe neurobiologist who grew ‘mini-brain’ tissues in a dishWhen Madeline Lancaster’s attempt to grow neural stem cells ‘failed’ she had no idea that the floating balls of cells she saw in her petri…Jan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022
Published inThis Cambridge LifeThe philosopher who wants us to think deeply about ordinary thingsNikhil Krishnan, winner of a 2021 Pilkington Prize for outstanding teaching, says that what he loves about teaching is what he loves about…Dec 17, 20212Dec 17, 20212
Published inThis Cambridge LifeThe energy researcher who wants to build better to consume lessAgainst a global backdrop of rising energy demands and finite resources, Rihab Khalid set out to understand how buildings can become more…Dec 10, 2021Dec 10, 2021
Published inThis Cambridge LifeThe student helping to demystify CambridgeTami Briggs didn’t want to apply to Cambridge but getting the right information made her change her mind. She became a volunteer for…Dec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021
