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Our Team

At the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, our Environmental Sustainability Group brings together a vibrant mix of dedicated individuals, all united in championing environmental sustainability.

Faculty Sustainability Leaders

At the Dunn School, our faculty and Principal Investigators are renowned environmental sustainability experts in academia. Their vast expertise drives our green curriculum and research, positioning us as a leading sustainable institution and inspiring both students and staff.

Anton van der Merwe (Founder and 1st Green group chair)

Ulrike (Ulli) Gruneberg (2nd Green group chair)

Timothy (Tim) Walsh

Geoffrey Smith 

Girish Mali

Sustainable Operations Team

Our staff at the Dunn School are pivotal in driving eco-friendly practices daily. They oversee green event coordination and ensure strict adherence to environmental sustainability standards, cementing our position as a leading green institution.

Saroj Saurya (Current Green Group Chair / Post doctoral Lab Manager, Raff lab)

Jo Peel (Secretary, HoD office, Admin & Support Staff)

Philip Cobden (Health & Safety and Support Services Manager)

Wayne Swan (Facilities Manager)

Samantha Knight (Stores, Safety & Services)

Martin Smith (Workshop Technician)

Lindsay Stimson (Co-Chair of Lab Managers Group / Postdoc at the Tang lab)

Marion Schuller (Postdoc, I Ahel lab)

Deeksha Munnur (Postdoc, Sanyal lab)

Anne Hedegaard (Postdoc, James lab)

Clemence Levet (Lab Manager / Postdoc, Freeman lab)

Kirsty Sands (Scientific Lead, Walsh lab)

Charlotte Melia (EM facility)

Edward Portal (Postdoc, Walsh lab)

Claudia Orbegozo Rubio (Postdoc, Walsh lab)

Katherine Ansbro (Lab Manager, Walsh lab)

Sarah Langhorne (Lab Technician, Walsh lab)

Arya Tiwari (Work experience, Raff lab and Green Group)

Kasia Parfitt (Lab Manager, Maiden lab)

Aakash Mukhopadhyay (Postdoc, Roberts lab)

Sheji Bhaskaran (Purchasing Manager)

Karim Housseini B Issa (Postdoc, Mali lab)

Michelle Hill (CL3 Facility and Lab Manager, James lab)

Louise Pankhurst (Lab Manager, Foster lab)

Stephanie Barker (Lab Manager, Murphy lab)

Eco-Driven Student Body

At the Dunn School, our students are central to our sustainability mission. Eager to effect positive environmental change, they infuse innovative eco-solutions and fervor into our green initiatives. Their proactive environmental activism sets the benchmark, motivating the entire institution towards a sustainable future.

Isabel (Izzy) Leitch (Gruneberg lab)

Muhammad Umair (Walsh lab)

Shani Ali (Maiden and Sheppard lab)

Legacy of Green Champions

Throughout the Dunn School's history, several devoted members have been pillars of our environmental sustainability vision. Their pioneering projects and ingrained eco-values have left an indelible mark, guiding our current eco-initiatives. While many have branched into diverse sectors, their unwavering dedication remains a beacon of inspiration. These eco-veterans have amplified sustainability's reach across industries. We always welcome their insights, success stories, and collaborations in future eco-endeavors. Esteemed past contributors encompass:

William James (Principal Investigator)

Rebecca Moore (Lab manager, Sattentau lab)

Caroline Moussa  (Research Assistant, Walsh lab)

Charlotte Gray-Hammerton (Postdoc, Walsh lab)

Marcus Bottomley (Electronics Engineer, Facilities) 

Iona Manley (Graduate Student, Gruneberg lab)

Claire Hill (Graduate Student, Luis Alberto Baena lab)

Sophia Fochler (GSA Chair / Graduate Student, Gluenz lab)

Lilli Hahn (Graduate Student, Carvalho lab)

Holly B. Bratcher (Lab Manager, Martin lab)

Josephine Groslambert (I Ahel lab)

Shaked Ashkenazi (Postdoc, Freeman lab)

Aashna Saini (Summer work experience, Raff Lab)

Paul Metz (Hussan lab)

Cecilia Studniarek (Postdoc, Murphy lab)

Emile Roberts (Gruneberg lab)

Become a Sustainability Advocate

Eager to champion environmental sustainability? Join the eco-driven team at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, and contribute to forging a sustainable future.

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