Alessandro Bertero (He/Him)

Associate Professor, University of Torino
Victor Ndunyu

Biomedical Undergraduate ( final year ), Egerton University

I'm a passionate Biomedical Science student at Egerton University with hands-on research experience from my attachment at ICIPE. My journey in science has fueled my fascination with molecular biology, entomology, and innovative lab techniques—areas where I continually seek to refine my skills and contribute to meaningful discoveries. As the Local Chapter Director of Innovation Stewards Chapter Kenya, I thrive on fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creative problem solving and leadership in scientific innovation. I am dedicated to exploring new frontiers in biomedical research and eager to connect with like-minded professionals to drive impactful advancements in science.
David Paul Smith

Professor, Sheffield Hallam University

I am is a National Teaching Fellow and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. My innovative practice has been awarded the Royal Society of Biology HE Educator of the Year award 2019 and recognised by my students with the Sheffield Hallam University Inspirational Teaching Award for the last ten years. I actively collaborate to develop and disseminate his own and others teaching practices, working both within his university and across the sector in learning, teaching and assessment groups. Through these activities, I build technology-enhanced learning methods for student engagement in both the classroom and laboratory. Pedagogical publications are centred on student interaction and engagement. My biological research interests combine protein chemistry, cell culture and mass spectrometry to investigate the molecular basis of Parkinson's disease and cancer spheroid models. Studies focus on developing 3D cell culture models and investigating these through proteomics, metabolomics, and imaging technologies.