Dr Gavin Merrifield

Gavin graduated with a PhD in Medical Physics from the University of Edinburgh and an undergraduate degree in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Exeter.

Before moving into Research Support roles, he spent 10 years in preclinical biomedical MRI researching everything from Quality Assurance in functional brain imaging, to the metamorphosis of caterpillars and the hearts of zebrafish and spiders.

He has long been involved in science-based public engagement, especially for Christians and church groups. Gavin is also on the Committee of the Manchester CiS local group and runs Believing Science, an organisation that brings churches and local communities together through science events. He is a member of  St George’s Church, Hyde in Greater Manchester.

Email – secretary@cis.org.uk