<p>This week we spoke with Dr Chloe Lim who is a trained molecular biologist, professional balloon artist, and science communicator with over 20 years of experience in medical research and regulatory science. She is the founder of <em>Twistyfic</em>, where she merges science, storytelling, and balloon art to spark curiosity and inspire young minds through engaging STEAM shows and workshops. Chloe also runs <em>Giggly Wiggly Balloons</em>, delighting audiences with her balloon artistry at events across Canberra. A top 5 finalist on Channel 7’s <em>Blow Up</em> and a TEDx speaker, she brings a unique blend of creativity and fun to everything she does to make science accessible, inclusive, and memorable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can follow Chloe and find out more about her work here:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: ⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchloelim/⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchloelim/⁠</a></p><p>Facebook: ⁠<a href="https://www.facebook.com/drchloelim/⁠ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/drchloelim/⁠ </a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="⁠https://www.instagram.com/drchloelim/⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠https://www.instagram.com/drchloelim/⁠</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://drchloelim.com/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://drchloelim.com/ </a></p><p>TEDx talk: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzYEj2pLyWo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Find your hidden talent and unlock your potential | Dr Chloe Lim | TEDxCanberra </a></p><p>Blow Up TV show: <a href="https://7plus.com.au/blow-up⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://7plus.com.au/blow-up</a></p><p>Amazon page: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/author/drchloelim" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.amazon.com/author/drchloelim</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Giggly Wiggly Balloons</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://gigglywiggly.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.gigglywiggly.com.au</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gigglywigglyballoons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/gigglywigglyballoons</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gigglywigglyballoons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/gigglywigglyballoons</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@gigglywigglyballoons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@gigglywigglyballoons</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>CALD Voices in STEM podcast</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://drchloelim.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://drchloelim.com/podcast/</a></p><p>Apple Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cald-voices-in-stem/id1702014079" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cald-voices-in-stem/id1702014079</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0ekS0zhlfXXIYJ2DCgY4K1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://open.spotify.com/show/0ekS0zhlfXXIYJ2DCgY4K1</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Twistyfic</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://twistyfic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://twistyfic.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/twistyfic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/twistyfic</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twistyfic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/twistyfic</a></p><p><br></p><p>Transcript: <a href="https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ysj2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ysj2</a></p>

Let's Talk SciComm

Unimelb SciComm

129. Interview with balloon scientist Dr Chloe Lim

FEB 19, 202634 MIN
Let's Talk SciComm

129. Interview with balloon scientist Dr Chloe Lim

FEB 19, 202634 MIN

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<p>This week we spoke with Dr Chloe Lim who is a trained molecular biologist, professional balloon artist, and science communicator with over 20 years of experience in medical research and regulatory science. She is the founder of <em>Twistyfic</em>, where she merges science, storytelling, and balloon art to spark curiosity and inspire young minds through engaging STEAM shows and workshops. Chloe also runs <em>Giggly Wiggly Balloons</em>, delighting audiences with her balloon artistry at events across Canberra. A top 5 finalist on Channel 7’s <em>Blow Up</em> and a TEDx speaker, she brings a unique blend of creativity and fun to everything she does to make science accessible, inclusive, and memorable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can follow Chloe and find out more about her work here:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: ⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchloelim/⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchloelim/⁠</a></p><p>Facebook: ⁠<a href="https://www.facebook.com/drchloelim/⁠ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/drchloelim/⁠ </a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="⁠https://www.instagram.com/drchloelim/⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠https://www.instagram.com/drchloelim/⁠</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://drchloelim.com/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://drchloelim.com/ </a></p><p>TEDx talk: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzYEj2pLyWo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Find your hidden talent and unlock your potential | Dr Chloe Lim | TEDxCanberra </a></p><p>Blow Up TV show: <a href="https://7plus.com.au/blow-up⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://7plus.com.au/blow-up</a></p><p>Amazon page: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/author/drchloelim" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.amazon.com/author/drchloelim</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Giggly Wiggly Balloons</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://gigglywiggly.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.gigglywiggly.com.au</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gigglywigglyballoons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/gigglywigglyballoons</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gigglywigglyballoons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/gigglywigglyballoons</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@gigglywigglyballoons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@gigglywigglyballoons</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>CALD Voices in STEM podcast</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://drchloelim.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://drchloelim.com/podcast/</a></p><p>Apple Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cald-voices-in-stem/id1702014079" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cald-voices-in-stem/id1702014079</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0ekS0zhlfXXIYJ2DCgY4K1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://open.spotify.com/show/0ekS0zhlfXXIYJ2DCgY4K1</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Twistyfic</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://twistyfic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://twistyfic.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/twistyfic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/twistyfic</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twistyfic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/twistyfic</a></p><p><br></p><p>Transcript: <a href="https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ysj2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ysj2</a></p>