Yasmin Dickinson
Speaker: Yasmin Dickinson, William Harvey Research Institute, London
Talk title: TBC
Biography: Yasmin is a Cardiovascular Medicine PhD student at the William Harvey Research Institute in London. Yasmin is working closely with AstraZeneca, focusing on the role of CNP (C-type natriuretic peptide) in signalling mechanisms involved with cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure. She has a bachelor’s in Biomedical Science and a master’s in Molecular Biology. Before starting her PhD she worked as a research assistant at the University of Oxford, in the cardiovascular arena, exploring hypertension in pregnancy and dealing directly with patient samples from women with preeclampsia. Yasmin started creating science communication content two years ago on Instagram as @the.cardiac.scientist to inform, educate and raise awareness on science-related topics. She also shares her PhD journey with the aim of encouraging the next generation to pursue STEM careers or studies.
Robin Craig
Speaker: Robin Craig, Communications and Administration Officer, EDIS
Talk title: How do you create an inclusive public science event?
Biography: Robin Craig is a professional science communicator and specialist in equity, diversity and inclusion. He is the Communications and Administration Officer for
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health (EDIS), a coalition of organisations across the UK science and health research sector working together on EDI. EDIS is currently incubated within the Wellcome Trust as part of the wider EDI team.
Prior to his current role, Robin worked as a journalist covering health inequalities in England and has published in outlets including VICE, Huck Magazine, and Dazed. He is passionate about health equity and creating a fairer, more inclusive research ecosystem.
Harriet Kotta
Speaker: Harriet Kotta, Head of Marketing & Communications, British Pharmacological Society
Talk Title: Designing a public information video
Biography: Harriet is Head of Marketing and Communications at the British Pharmacological Society. She has over 12 years of experience working in not-for-profit organisations on a broad range of communications. She
leads a fantastic team covering all aspects of digital marketing, integrated communications, media liaison, community engagement, and more. Her passion is for telling clear, accessible, and engaging stories that inspire empathy and kindness, and pique curiosity in the world around us.
Qasim Abbassi
Speaker: Qasim Abbassi, Community Engagement Officer, British Pharmacological Society
Talk title: Designing a public information video
Biography: Qasim is the Community Engagement Officer at the British Pharmacological Society, with a background in pharmacology, therapeutics, and scientific teaching. Driven by a deep passion for making pharmacology accessible to all, Qasim is instrumental to the Society's efforts to engage its members and the wider public. His work involves curating impactful events and fostering community partnerships to amplify the interests and voices of the next generation of pharmacologists. Qasim's unwavering commitment to inclusivity and his ability will support the Society's initiatives to expand the reach and impact of our work.
Chloe Gynne
Speaker: Chloe Gynne, Communications Manager, British Pharmacological Society
Talk title: TBC
Biography: Chloe is the Society's Communications Manager, and Managing Editor of the BPS Content Board. She enables the delivery of useful and informative content for pharmacology professionals and science enthusiasts. She is particularly interested in the patient experience and the importance of equitable access to healthcare for all.
