Annabel Chi

Hi everyone! My name is Annabel and I’m a first year Molecular Bioengineering student, hoping to be your Promotion Officer. As the Promotion Officer for Synthetic Biology Society, my primary focus is on spreading awareness of our events, whether that is seminars, journal clubs or conferences. I have been fascinated by the wide variety of topics in the society seminars- which has been extremely well thought out to spotlight experts in the field, as well as giving valuable opportunities for students to interact with them. Having also volunteered in this year's Frontiers in Scientific Research Summit, I found it incredibly insightful, as I connected with many students and was introduced to their novel innovations, from cell reprogramming to protein networks. I would love to contribute to the success of more of these events and I am confident that I can create content that promotes the exciting work of the society.

My manifesto is centred around increasing engagement in a wider audience, so that more students are given the chance to be involved and more importantly be inspired, as I have been since discovering Synthetic Biology Society. I plan to achieve this by highlighting our events on instagram regularly and creatively, and also around campus by making exciting posters. I will also actively manage the GroupChat, notifying members about opportunities and making the society more accessible, especially for younger years and reaching out to new members to maintain interest.
All in all, I would love to get more involved by joining the committee!