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With a background as a mathematician and data scientist, Maia brings expertise in experimental methods and data interpretation. As an independent researcher, she has led original experiments on unconventional topics, including the effects of clothing on catcalling rates, biohacking techniques, and vabbing. She founded Cosimo as a way to help people actively expand scientific progress on their questions, driven by a belief in the intrinsic value of curiosity.
Ana supports the team with in-depth scientific literature reviews and evidence-based recommendations, leveraging her expertise as a biologist. During her Master’s in large-scale ecology at the University of Puerto Rico, she performed research on landslides and hyperspectral imaging. A creative and unconventional thinker, Ana also channels her inventive talents into scientific writing for It’s Freezing in LA magazine and through her map-making practice.
Lisa brings Cosimo’s research to life through engaging media, producing films that tell the story of our experiments. She is a writer-producer and founder of Knicname Films, with projects spanning documentary and narrative work, and a focus on shaping clear, compelling stories that make complex research accessible to a broad audience.
Ore develops mobile applications which support Cosimo’s experiments, combining technical expertise with a passion for decentralized science. He has previously worked at Microsoft, expressPay, and Ghana.GOV (Ghana's official digital services and payment platform). He is the founder of NeuroFusion, a platform designed for conducting remote experiments.
Gabrielle advises on data-driven strategies to support innovative approaches to science. With a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University and overseeing impact for The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation, she combines analytical rigor with a talent for focusing on practical outcomes.
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Thomas develops CastLab, an app on the Farcaster platform that uses crypto to support scientific funding of Cosimo's experiments. A former professional poker player turned programmer, Thomas brings a strategic mindset, sharp analytical skills, and a deep curiosity about systems and incentives to his work.
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