129. Interview with balloon scientist Dr Chloe Lim

An episode of the Let's Talk SciComm podcast, hosted by Unimelb SciComm, titled "129. Interview with balloon scientist Dr Chloe Lim" was published on February 19, 2026 and runs 34 minutes.

February 19, 2026 ·34m · Let's Talk SciComm

Summary

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 Twistyfic, where she merges science, storytelling, and balloon art to spark curiosity and inspire young minds through engaging STEAM shows and workshops. Chloe also runs Giggly Wiggly Balloons, delighting audiences with her balloon artistry at events across Canberra. A top 5 finalist on Channel 7’s Blow Up and a TEDx speaker, she brings a unique blend of creativity and fun to everything she does to make science accessible, inclusive, and memorable.You can follow Chloe and find out more about her work here:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchloelim/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/drchloelim/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drchloelim/⁠Website: https://drchloelim.com/ TEDx talk: Find your hidden talent and unlock your potential | Dr Chloe Lim | TEDxCanberra Blow Up TV show: https://7plus.com.au/blow-upAmazon page: https://www.amazon.com/author/drchloelimGiggly Wiggly BalloonsWebsite: www.gigglywiggly.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gigglywigglyballoonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gigglywigglyballoonsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gigglywigglyballoons CALD Voices in STEM podcastWebsite: https://drchloelim.com/podcast/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cald-voices-in-stem/id1702014079Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ekS0zhlfXXIYJ2DCgY4K1 TwistyficWebsite: https://twistyfic.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistyficInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistyficTranscript: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ysj2

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