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ABOUt us
We are BioSoc, the University of St Andrews Biology Society.
Our members are from all branches of science and beyond, so anyone who has an interest in Biology is welcome to join us!
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We hold a mixture of academic and social events, including lectures on interesting areas of biology which are aimed at any member of the public. We have socials, pub quizzes and cocktails & colouring sessions, along with our annual Christmas Dinner and BioBall.
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Membership can be purchased for £3 a semester or £5 a year at yourunion.net. Members receive free or discounted entry into all of our events. Look out for updates on our sponsorship for the coming year!
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Our events page will be regularly updated to keep you in the know about what we have planned in the near future. We hope to see you at our events!
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Remember to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
COMMITTEE 2020/21
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President
Bekki Gorgon
Bekki is a fourth year BSc Biology student and is from St Andrews. Her main interest is in zoology, especially entomology, and she enjoys running and nature photography.
Vice president
Gabi frank
Gabi is a fourth year BSc Biology student from Seattle, USA. She has recently returned from a wildlife rehabilitation research assistantship and loves animals of all kinds. She also enjoys running, being a radio show co-host, and chatting about travel. Feel free to get in touch!
secretary
Sarah Willich
Sarah is a fourth year BSc Biology student from Vienna, Austria. She is interested in cell signaling and gene regulation. She loves ballroom dancing (she has Viennese Waltz in her DNA), hip hop and dogs.
Treasurer
Lorelei Boston
Lorelei is a fourth year BSc Biology and Psychology student from the Forest of Dean, England. Her interests include epigenetics and the causation and treatment of psychological disorders. She loves animals and enjoys exploring new places and making new memories in old ones.
events coordinator
gabby auchincloss
Gabby is a third year BSc Biology student from Maryland, USA. She is interested in neuroscience and marine biology. She loves traveling, sports, and dogs.
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Publicity Officer
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social representative
Courtney Halder
Courtney is a fourth year BSc Cell Biology student and is from the very south of New Zealand. She is interested in biomedical science and immunology, along with development and women's health. She loves travel, cows and equality.
1st year representative
Harriet Mirtle
Harriet is a first year BSc Biochemistry student from Ayr, Scotland. She is interested in drug development, cancer research and immunology. She is passionate about travel, dogs, and baking.
2nd year representative
Danielle Mccabe
honours representative
Brynne Stewart
Brynne is a third year BSc Molecular Biology student from Calgary, Canada. She is interested in biomedical science, cancer research, and scientific ethics. She is passionate about travel, public speaking, and brunch!
General Member
Laura Nather
Laura is a third year BSc Biochemistry student from Livingston, Scotland. She is interested in biotechnology and the control of gene expression. She is also passionate about the environment, mountaineering and making her own kombucha
general member
Hannah Weiss
Hannah is a first year BSc Biochemistry student from Virginia, USA. She is interested in fungi, lichens, and drug discovery. She is a frequent baker, a seasonal gardener, and an occasional pilgrim.
COMMITTEE 2019/20
President
mikayla schmidt
Mikayla is a third year BSc Biology and Geology student from Boston, USA. She is interested in toxicology and medical research. She loves winter weather, dogs, and going on long hikes in the White Mountains. She is also a member of the Athletics team.
Vice president
Gabi frank
Gabi is a third year BSc Biology student from Seattle, USA. She has recently returned from a wildlife rehabilitation research assistantship and loves animals of all kinds. She also enjoys running, being a radio show co-host, and chatting about travel. Feel free to get in touch!
secretary
lorelei boston
Lorelei is a third year BSc Biology and Psychology student from the Forest of Dean, England. Her interests include epigenetics and the causation and treatment of psychological disorders. She loves animals and enjoys exploring new places and making new memories in old ones.
Treasurer
eilidh morrison
Eilidh is a fourth year BSc Marine Biology student from Glasgow. She is has spent time collecting cetacean sightings data in Madeira and her interests include marine conservation, evolutionary biology, and deep sea exploration. She loves jumping in the sea, cooking home-grown food, and travel.
events coordinator
bekki gorgon
Bekki is a third year BSc Biology student and is from St Andrews. Her main interest is in zoology, especially entomology, and she enjoys running and nature photography.
courtney halder
Courtney is a 3rd year BSc Cell Biology student and is from the very south of New Zealand. She is interested in biomedical science and immunology, along with development and women's health. She loves travel, cows and equality.
publicity officer
social representative
anna currie
Anna is a third year BSc Biology student from Massachusetts, USA. She is interested in genetics counseling and clinical genetics. Can be found reading or walking the coastal path (but if we’re being realistic, probably in the library).
1st year representative
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2nd year representative
brynne stewart
Brynne is a second year BSc Molecular Biology student from Calgary, Canada. She is interested in biomedical research and ethics. She is passionate about travel, public speaking, and brunch!
honours representative
sarah willich
Sarah is a third year BSc Biology student from Vienna, Austria. She is interested in cell signaling and gene regulation. She loves ballroom dancing (she has Viennese Waltz in her DNA), hip hop and dogs.
postgraduate representative
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general member
gabby auchincloss
Gabby is a second year BSc Biology student from Maryland, USA. She is interested in neuroscience and marine biology. She loves traveling, sports, and dogs.
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