I’m Kristie Tanner or “the English girl” from the lab. My colleagues also call me Dobby, due to my passion for Harry Potter books and because they say I’m adorable like Dobby. My hobbies are going to the gym, reading and playing/listening to music. I am not able to say what my favorite song is, as I like so many! I enjoy listening to classical music (especially The Nutcracker, by Tchaikovsky) but also the latest hits, like the new Coldplay album: Ghost Stories. I love eating Italian and Indian food, although there is nothing like a good roast beef on a Sunday with Yorkshire pudding, followed by apple crumble :P My favorite animals are Pomeranian dogs and Scottish fold cats. Well, in general I love any animal that is cute and huggable. I must say, iGEM has been one of the best experiences in my life!