Current Committee

Hey, I’m Joey! I'm a first-year PhD student at the CRUK Cambridge Institute, where I'm studying cancer immunology. I'm returning to Emma following an MPhil, and I'm really excited to join the committee and help continue this MCR's great tradition of making Emma feel like a home away from home. Always feel free to reach out if you have any MCR ideas, challenges that you're facing, or just to catch up!

Hello! I’m Walter, your MCR secretary. I’m from the US and doing an MPhil in Geography. I coordinate MCR meetings and send out the weekly bulletin to update members on the events. If you ever have an event, announcement, or concern to bring up for the committee, feel free to reach out!

Hi everyone! I’m Madeline (she/her), and I’m completing the MPhil in Biological Sciences at the Sanger Institute. In my research, I stain immune cells with fun colors and then use computational methods to understand the mechanism of immune disease. I’m originally from the US, and I studied math and biology at Williams College in Massachusetts. I love to knit, play violin with the Cambridge Graduate Orchestra, and go for runs around Cambridge. I also love to read, and I’m always looking for book and podcast recommendations for my (very long) bus commutes to Sanger!

Hi! :) I am Minnal and I am currently in the first year of my PhD in Neuroscience. I work just down the road from Emma, at Downing Site. So, when I’m not hanging out with the mice in the lab, I am likely hanging out with the ducks on the paddock. I'm your Welfare Officer for the summer. Please reach out if you have any questions!

I'm Francis, the Social Secretary for the year! I am taking an MPhil in World History, and I'm really excited to help create a fun and welcome social scene for everyone in the MCR! My goal is to try and make this year as enjoyable as possible, and if you have any ideas, or just want to get involved, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

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Hi! I'm Kari, a World History MPhil student studying in the environmental and legal history of the British Caribbean. When I' not in Fiona's, I enjoy taking nature walks through Cambridge, cooking, and exploring the cafe scene. As your Minorities Coalition officer, I hope to make all students feel welcome and included in the Emma community. Please reach out with any comments or concerns you may have. 

Hi, I'm Emma! I'm currently serving as the MCR International Officer and hail from Washington, D.C, across the pond. At Cambridge, I'm completing an MPhil in Biotech and excited to get to spend the year here at Emma!

I'm Anoop Tripathi, a third-year PhD student in Plant Sciences from India. When I'm not researching crop resilience, I'm playing cricket, cycling, or gaming. As a Gates Cambridge Scholar, Well-being Advocate, and EDI committee member, I love building community. Growing up in a big joint family, I know the value of support, which is why I' m excited to be your Families' Officer—here to make Emma a welcoming space for graduate students with families, whether through resources, advocacy, or a friendly chat over tea! 

Hey, I’m Gabriela! I’m a Master of Laws student specialising in Public International Law, which means I spend most of my time drowning in legal texts. When I’m not reading, you’ll probably find me at the gym, playing board games, or testing my trivia at pub quizzes.

As the MCR External Events Officer, I organise formal swaps, making sure we get to enjoy good food and great company across the different colleges of the University. If you have any ideas, questions, or just want to chat about swaps, feel free to reach out!

Hi all! My name is Bella, and I’m a first year MRes + PhD student in the civil engineering department. My research is on reusing waste for climate resiliency, but when I’m not in West Hub (or Fionas), you can find me running by the river or dancing salsa in Darwin. I love music recommendations and meeting new people, so don’t hesitate to reach out! Also, if you have any ideas for sports events, you know who to call!

Hi! I’m Susan and I am Women and Non-Binary members officer. I am an MPhil student in Heritage Studies. I’m from the United States, but did my undergrad in the Netherlands and I am always looking to move to another new county. I love to go on long walks in nature, knit, and read. I want to advocate for all women and non-binary members of the MCR, so please let me know if there’s anything I can do!

Hi! I'm Ellen and I'm a first-year PhD student at the CRUK Cambridge Institute, developing machine learning models to research breast cancer. When I'm not coding or buried in MCR tasks, you can catch me trying new foods and spending time in nature, whether walking, hiking, or more recently rowing. 

As external events officer, I am here to build connections with other colleges. Message me if you have any ideas or questions :)

Hi! I'm Ellen and I'm a second-year PhD student at the CRUK Cambridge Institute, developing machine learning models to research breast cancer. When I'm not coding or buried in MCR tasks, you can catch me trying new foods and spending time in nature, whether walking, hiking, or more recently rowing. 

Hiya! I'm Jackie. I'm a PhD student in Bioinformatics, and I'm really excited to be your computing officer this year. Don't hesitate to contact me!

Hi everyone! My name is Junhee and I am your internal events officer. I am pursuing an MSc in Medical Science (Medicine), and currently studying the protective role of commensal gut bacteria in Salmonella infection. Before coming to Cambridge, I studied Chemistry and Statistics at Williams College in Massachusetts. In my free time, I like to bake, take ballet lessons, and go on walks. I look forward to putting on fun events for you all and building a tight-knit postgrad community at Emma! Feel free to reach out with any suggestions or questions!

Hello! I'm Mark, a first year PhD in chemistry working on syntehtic methods to imporve the production of next-generation targeted anticancer drugs. When I am not in the lab or talking about science, I like being outside doing running, cycling, hiking, and photography. I'm your accommodation and environment officer for the year, so if you have any questions or concerns about your accommodation or your meals at Emma please feel free to reach out and I would be more than happy to raise your concerns and look for solutions with you.