Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This pride month, we hear from two exceptional queer scientists about their research and journeys in STEM. Izzy Jayasinghe is the Head of Molecular Medicine at UNSW in Sydney, and her research investigates how cell signalling mechanisms impact cardiac health, and the microscopy methods used to observe these mechanisms. Alfredo Carpineti is an astrophysicist, science journalist, and founder of Pride in STEM, whose first book 'Invisible Rainbows' explores the scientific discoveries beyond the visible light spectrum.

Helpful Resources:
prideinstem.org
lgbtqstem.com
ostem.org
rsc.org/policy-and-campaigning/science-culture/resources-and-toolkits/lgbt-toolkit

Join us for Alfredo's talk on Monday 6 July!

Alfredo will also be featuring in our For Your Inspiration event for young people on Saturday 25 July, exploring all things space science.
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Producer and presenter: Lia Hale
Music: Joseph Sandy

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