Charlie Hinson

Biogerontology | Zoology | Genomics
Email • GitHub • LinkedIn • Milton Keynes, UK

Education

BSc Zoology (Upper Second Class Honours) 2022 - 2026
University of Aberdeen
  • Relevant Coursework: Genetics (Class Rep), Statistical Analysis of Biological Data, Ecological Genomics, and Comparative Physiology.
  • Lab Skills: ELISA, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, CRISPR blue/white screening, and mammalian dissection.
  • Extracurriculars: Programming, Astronomy & Meteorology, and Mandarin Chinese.

Publications

Biology Letters
“Deuterium between 31 and 1021 ppm in dietary water has no effect on lifespan in the housefly (Musca domestica)”
Audrey Riddle, Charlie Hinson, Peter Thomson, Catherine Hambly, Juliano Morimoto, John R. Speakman, Sharon E. Mitchell

Research Experience

Honours Thesis Sep 2025 - Dec 2025
University of Aberdeen | Energetics Research Group
  • Longitudinal study on 525 Musca domestica investigating deuterium depleted water's influence on lifespan.
  • Applied Cox proportional hazards modelling for survival analysis.
  • Currently on track for publication.
Remote Research Assistant May 2025 - Dec 2025
University of Birmingham | Ageing & Rejuvenation Lab
  • Independently tested the longevity bottleneck hypothesis via computational genomics.
  • dN/dS analysis on PARP-1, IGF-1, and mTOR across 12 mammalian stem clades.
  • Identified purifying selective pressures in terrestrial vertebrates during the Mesozoic.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Aug 2024 - Oct 2024
University of Aberdeen | Energetics Research Group
  • Processed 29 animals for long-term organ storage at -80°C.
  • Gained experience in mammalian dissection, organ/fluid harvesting, and medical research clean room protocols.
  • Operated safety-critical equipment including TissueLysers, centrifuges, and liquid nitrogen dewars.

Employment History

Bat Emergence & Re-Entry Surveyor Jul 2025 - Present
Arbtech
  • Utilised ultrasonic microphones, IR cameras, and heterodynes for field surveys.
  • Trained in identification of common UK bat species and IR footage review.
Laboratory Technician Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
Milton Keynes Education Trust
  • Managed safe usage of scientific equipment, including flammables, radioactive samples, and acids/bases.
  • Responsible for serial dilutions, lab auditing, and maintenance of captive organisms (e.g., axolotl, daphnia).
Healthcare Support Worker Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
Milton Keynes Education Trust
  • Processed an average of 20 COVID-19 samples per hour.
  • Practiced safe handling of viral samples while maintaining effective communication with children in high-stress environments.

Memberships