Claire O'connell

What is your research about? I work mainly on inherited bleeding disorders, which include well-known ones such as haemophilia and lesser-known ones like von Willebrand disease. What they have in common is that they make people more prone to bleeding that ... See more

What is endometriosis and why did you start research on it? Endometriosis is when a tissue, similar to the lining of the womb, grows outside of the womb, causing lots of pain. It can also lead to infertility and impact mental and physical health in everyd... See more

We live in a Universe that is, in parts, distinctly warped. It’s a feature that has intrigued Prof Kip Thorne for much of his stellar career. From violent black holes to gravitational waves that wobble through the Universe and the potential of wormholes a... See more