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Gab Astorga
Transform complex genomics into actionable insights with Gab Astorga, microbiologist and award-winning science communicator. Gab helps organisations bridge scientific research with public understanding through genomic epidemiology and inclusive STEM representation. TikTok UK Creator of the Year with 500,000+ followers across platforms.
Gabriel Astorga is a microbiologist and science communicator who makes complex genomic research accessible to diverse audiences through his research, social media and public engagement. Based at the Quadram Institute and the University of East Anglia, Gabriel uses whole genome sequencing to investigate bacterial populations and evolution.
Gabriel won Books and Learning Creator of the Year at the 2025 TikTok UK and Ireland Awards and received the Future Presenter Award at the Amplify X New Voice Awards. His social media platforms reach over 500,000 followers. He has spoken at the Royal Institution, lectured for the Linnean Society and appeared on the Royal Institution podcast. Gabriel took part in the 2024 BBC Creator Lab and has interviewed Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, and Peter Lee, President of Microsoft Research.
His research expertise in genomic epidemiology combines with a proven ability to translate scientific concepts for non-specialist audiences. Gabriel teaches workshops internationally, having led sessions for university students and academics in Kenya. His work shows how genomic technology addresses real-world health challenges, from tracking disease outbreaks to understanding antimicrobial resistance, and he bridges the gap between laboratory research and public understanding, showing how DNA technology has transformed health outcomes for marginalised communities.
Audiences learn practical applications of genomic science, gain insight into LGBTQ+ representation in STEM fields and understand how social media can build trust in science. Gabriel delivers evidence-based presentations that connect cutting-edge research to societal impact, making complex topics immediately relevant.
Book Gabriel to bring rigorous science and inclusive storytelling to your event.
Gab's genomic research credentials combined with a 500,000-strong social media following gives him unusual credibility when translating complex science for non-technical stakeholders. His track record bridging laboratory work with public engagement makes him particularly valuable for organisations needing to build trust around health innovation or scientific literacy.
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Gab Astorga translates genomic research into accessible content by grounding explanations in real-world applications — such as disease outbreak tracking and antimicrobial resistance — drawn directly from his own laboratory work at the Quadram Institute.
Gabriel Astorga's sessions cover genomic epidemiology and disease tracking, science communication and public trust, and LGBTQ+ representation in STEM. He won Books and Learning Creator of the Year at the 2025 TikTok UK and Ireland Awards and holds a research position at the Quadram Institute and the University of East Anglia, where his work applies whole genome sequencing to bacterial populations and antimicrobial resistance.
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