Behind the scenes of the science and the supercomputing, invisible behind the datasets and the virtual laboratories, are the people who keep them running and those who use them for discoveries that improve our world.

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Dr Pablo Rozas Larraondo

"It’s surprising to think that an algorithm initially designed to drive a car could be the key to discovering a vaccine or the reason why we like toilet paper so much."

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Dr Marta Yebra

"I love the potential of making scientific discoveries that can contribute to the common good."

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Dr Raffaella Demichelis

"I think the ability to express my creativity – an essential ingredient in research and education – is what makes me love what I do the most."

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A/Prof Megan O'Mara

"I’m very proud of my research group: the way they complement each other’s strengths and abilities, how they work together as a team to support each other and do fantastic science."

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Dr Simon Marsland

"Hadn’t really thought what was next in life but saw an ad in the paper for what was the latest application date for any PhD program in the country. Everything else was long since closed. But with...