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Daniela Boraschi is a Research Associate at the Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science and Public Engagement at the University of Cambridge. She has over fifteen years of experience in academia and the creative sector, exploring innovative ways to engage the public in discussions about the social and ethical implications of scientific discovery and technological innovation. Daniela completed her PhD in Sociological Research at the University of Essex in 2019, funded by a CHASE AHRC scholarship. Her research utilized medical archives and ethnographic methods to investigate the debates surrounding the historical evidence base for HPV cervical cancer prevention. Prior to her academic career, Daniela worked as a visual participatory designer, developing inclusive co-creation practices that brought together community groups, artists, and local stakeholders to address pressing issues in urban regeneration and technology. Daniela has also designed science communication resources for young audiences at Penguin Random House and has taught undergraduate classes in media and society. With a commitment to public engagement, she has been involved in several participatory art projects aimed at fostering dialogue around science and society.
Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science and Public Engagement, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
Conducts research on the social and ethical implications of scientific discovery and technologies.
CancerScreen Project, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
Investigated the production of evidence-based screening technologies for colorectal cancer.
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Developed inclusive co-creation practices bringing together community groups and artists.
Penguin Random House •
Designed science communication materials for young audiences.
Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.