Governance

I serve as President of Trinity College Postdoctoral Society leading 300+ diverse postdoctoral researchers across all departments of the University of Cambridge, while pioneering research solutions against antibiotic resistance at the Department of Medicine. I forge cross-disciplinary collaboration through intellectual dialogue and cultural exchange, driving innovation across diverse scientific fields.

Through my flagship ‘Reunite_with_Trinity’ alumni platform, I’ve transformed our global community connection with current members of the society. I champion gender equality in our society and create pathways for every voice to be heard.

Treasurer – Joelle Nassar
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I am a postdoctoral fellow at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. My research focuses on DNA replication. Specifically, my work involves identifying and studying the sites in the genome where replication initiates, known as replication origins. I am currently mapping replication origins in several species in the aim of studying their evolution and impact on the genome. This work follows up on my PhD research in Montpellier, France, where we conducted a proteomic approach to study factors involved in the regulation and activation of these origins.

I am a Pancreatic Cancer UK postdoctoral fellow at the CRUK Cambridge Institute. After finishing my PhD in Molecular Medicine at the University of Turin (Italy), in 2022 I joined Dr Giulia Biffi’s group here in Cambridge. My research aims to unveil the role of non-malignant cells, named fibroblasts, in liver metastases of pancreatic cancer. As co-Catering officer, I will coordinate with the Trinity College Catering Department to organise (among other activities) dedicated formal dinners for the TCPDS.

I am a seismologist at the Bullard Laboratories, where I study the mechanics and dynamics of the Earth’s crust and upper mantle by analyzing ground vibrations from earthquakes and ambient noise. My work combines seismic imaging with rock modelling to explore the temperature, thickness, dynamics, and many other properties of the lithosphere. Recently, I identified a direct link between past volcanism, plate thickness, and long-term seismicity, advancing our understanding of tectonic plate dynamics, interactions with mantle plumes, and intraplate earthquakes.
As a member of the Postdoc Society, I am pleased to serve as Family Events Officer, supporting researchers and their families in connecting and thriving within the vibrant communities of Trinity College and the University of Cambridge.

Clinical Lecturer in Medical Oncology at the University of Cambridge and postdoctoral researcher in cancer-associated structural biology at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC-LMB) in the laboratory of Chris Tate FRS. Violinist. At TCPDS, I organise the Concert and Music Group.

After completing my PhD in developmental biology in France (IBDM, Marseille), I joined the Storer Lab at the Stem Cell Institute in September 2024, where I study the mechanisms underlying digit tip regeneration in both mouse and human models. My research focuses on mapping the spatial and temporal dynamics of this process, from wound closure through to tissue and bone regrowth, with a particular interest on understanding the finite capacity for repeated regeneration observed in mice. Outside the lab, I love reading, cycling, meeting friends at a pub, and rowing with Trinity College. I am happy to serve as the Officer for Sports and Social Events for the TCPDS.

I am a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computer Science and Medicine. My work at the University of Cambridge involves applying artificial intelligence and simulation modelling to solve complex healthcare problems. Currently, my primary focus is on the early detection of cancer as part of the CRUK International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED). In this role, I develop and calibrate multistate models that simulate the natural history of malignant cancers to evaluate and optimise screening strategies. My research also extends to other areas of medicine, including active collaborations where I apply machine learning to enhance fertility treatments with Imperial College London and to analyse treatment data in paediatric oncology with the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.