Committee Members

Jana is a DPhil student at the Department of Biochemistry in the Seiradake lab, where she is investigating the molecular mechanisms behind a rare autoimmune disease called Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA). As President, she helps ensure the smooth running of OUBS events and activities. She also helps out with social events and founded the society's welfare team. In her free time, she likes to watch movies, read, collect vinyl records and compete for Oxford University Athletics Club (OUAC) as a triple jumper. You can also usually find her chatting away at the weekly Welfare Teas!

Yimo is a DPhil student at the Department of Biochemistry, Sarkies Lab, where he is working on the computational prediction of SLC transporter substrates and their potential link to epigenetics. As the OUBS Secretary, he organises the termly committee meetings, manages OUBS newsletters and represents OUBS' interests in the Departmental Strategy Group. In his free time, he is normally found indoors playing Go, reading, writing, and watching movies. If you ever want to catch him outside, it's mostly likely to find him hiking in the wild (Fisher's test, p-value < 0.001).

Polina is a DPhil student at the Department of Biochemistry, Warnecke Lab, exploring the chromatin organisation and evolution of DNA-binding proteins in prokaryotes. She is the OUBS treasurer and a welfare represantative, so don't hesitate to contact or approach Polina during the weekly Welfare Tea!

Hi! I am Siddharth, and I am a talk representative for the OUBS. I am a Master's student in the Wrobel Lab, investigating interactions between the anti-viral MxA protein and influenza nucleoprotein.

Lauryn is a DPhil student studying the regulation of mobile DNA in the Berrens Lab (Department of Biochemistry) and the Hughes Lab (Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine). As a member of the events team at OUBS, she helps to organise academic and career-focused talks, as well as some of the socials.

Andres is a DPhil student at the Department of Biochemistry in the Srinivasan lab, where he studies the topological mechanisms by which eukaryotic chromosomes are organised and held together in preparation for cell division. As part of the OUBS committee, he helps organise the various academic and biotech-related seminars that OUBS holds every term. When outside the lab, Andres may be found reading fiction novels, drinking bubble tea, or going on hiking trips.

Anju is a DPhil student in the Uphoff Lab at the Department of Biochemistry, researching DNA repair in bacteria in an in vitro infection model. As the Social Secretary for OUBS, she organises fun social events for graduate students in the department to support student welfare.

Merve is a DPhil student at the Department of Chemistry, in Weston Struwe's group, where she investigates host-pathogen interactions, focusing on enveloped viruses. Her current research delves into how viral fusion complexes, often referred to as spikes, bind glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) on the surface of host cells. As a social media manager for OUBS, Merve effectively manages OUBS social media accounts, fostering scientific engagement, sharing events and updates to keep the community informed and engaged. Merve enjoys reading classic books and spending time among nature.

Macha is a DPhil student in the Department of Biochemistry working in the Seiradake Group, investigating the role of adhesion proteins during cortical development. She is one of the OUBS welfare representatives, so please don't hesitate to get in touch or stop by for a chat during welfare tea.

Laurentien is a DPhil student at the Department of Biochemistry in the Schnell and Wrobel labs. As the official OUBS IT officer, he is responsible for maintaining the website and all things digital. As the inofficial arts officer, he organises regular art socials. Outside the lab, you are likely to spot him rushing to a choir rehearsal or printing linocuts.

Madhu leads a research group at the Department of Biochemistry. His group's long-term goal is to define the molecular mechanism of cohesion establishment and through this understand the fundamental process that underpins eukaryotic chromosome segregation. Madhu is also part of OUBS by serving as the society's senior member.