Gab Astorga

PhD in Microbial Genomics | AMR & One Health | Associate Fellow (AFHEA), Advance HE | STEM Communicator

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Gab Astorga's Biography

Gab Astorga is a microbial genomics researcher and award-winning science communicator based at the Quadram Institute. PhD in Microbiology & Bioinformatics, based at the Quadram Institute Background in biomedicine and human disease Won Future Presenter Award at Amplify X New Voice Awards Gabriel Astorga is an academic and award-winning science communicator based at the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia. His current research focuses on using whole genome sequencing to investigate bacterial populations, evolution and diversity in humans, animals and the environment. In 2024, Gabriel delivered a prestigious talk on whole genome sequencing and genomic epidemiology at the Royal Institution for the International Day of LG

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Genomic epidemiology – using whole genome sequencing to study disease outbreaks

How whole genome sequencing is used to track disease outbreaks.

Microbial genomics and evolution – diversity and evolution of microbes

What genomics reveals about the diversity and evolution of microbes.

Antimicrobial resistance in bacteria

How bacteria become resistant to antibiotics and why it matters.

LGBTQ+ in STEM

Visibility and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people in science, from a Pride in STEM collaborator.

Science communications

Making science accessible, from an award-winning science communicator.

How DNA technology rewrote the story of HIV

How DNA technology changed our understanding of HIV.

How technology transformed queer health

How technology has changed health care for queer communities.

LGBTQ+ visibility through data

Using data to make LGBTQ+ communities visible.

Social media, queer scientists and trust in science

Gab Astorga is a microbial genomics researcher at the Quadram Institute and an award-winning science communicator whose platforms reach over 500,000 followers. He speaks about social media, queer scientists and trust in science.

Antimicrobial resistance and queer health

Gab Astorga researches microbial genomics at the Quadram Institute and has discussed antimicrobial resistance on the Royal Institution podcast. The talk connects antimicrobial resistance with queer health.

Gab Astorga's Biography

Gab Astorga is a microbial genomics researcher and award-winning science communicator based at the Quadram Institute.

PhD in Microbiology & Bioinformatics, based at the Quadram Institute
Background in biomedicine and human disease
Won Future Presenter Award at Amplify X New Voice Awards
Gabriel Astorga is an academic and award-winning science communicator based at the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia. His current research focuses on using whole genome sequencing to investigate bacterial populations, evolution and diversity in humans, animals and the environment.

In 2024, Gabriel delivered a prestigious talk on whole genome sequencing and genomic epidemiology at the Royal Institution for the International Day of LGBTQ+ People in STEM, in collaboration with the charity Pride in STEM. He also gave a lecture on microbial diversity and evolution for the historic Linnean Society and taught workshops around the world, including to university students and academics in Kenya.

With a background in biomedicine, human disease, and current PhD research in microbial genomics, Gabriel is also a passionate science communicator. In 2025, he received the Future Presenter Award at the Amplify X New Voice Awards.

His social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) collectively reach over 500,000 followers, with videos that make microbiology, science, and literature accessible, engaging, and fun. He was a participant in the 2024 BBC Creator Lab and appeared on the Royal Institution podcast to discuss antimicrobial resistance.

Gabriel is also a strong advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in science. He collaborates with charities such as Pride in STEM and serves on his institute’s EDI committee as well as his research park’s LGBTQ+ working group.

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Gab Astorga speaks on themes connected to their work as PhD in Microbial Genomics | AMR & One Health | Associate Fellow (AFHEA), Advance HE | STEM Communicator. Contact us for current keynote titles.

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Gab Astorga typically delivers 30 to 60 minute keynotes with optional audience Q&A, and can tailor the timing or run a longer workshop format to suit your event.