Adam is a PhD student in Dublin City University, Ireland. He is a researcher on the unique PhD Scholar’s Programme in BioAnalysis and Therapeutics (BioAT) and specifically looks at the use of nano-science to improve cancer detection. Adam’s undergraduate degree is in Physics with Astronomy, where he proudly held the title of class nerd. When not surrounded by lasers and chemicals, Adam can usually be found on the squash court, watching some variety of sci-fi or talking to anyone willing to listen about physics, having recently co-founded the science blog Nanodash (nanodash.tumblr.com) to do just that. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)