129. Interview with balloon scientist Dr Chloe Lim
From Let's Talk SciComm by Unimelb SciComm
February 19, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
This episode features an interview with Dr Chloe Lim, a molecular biologist and balloon artist, discussing her unique approach to science communication.
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-up Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/author/drchloelim Giggly Wiggly Balloons Website: www.gigglywiggly.com.au Facebook…
People in this episode
Host: Unimelb SciComm
Guest: Dr Chloe Lim
Topics covered
- science communication
- balloon artistry
- STEAM education
- molecular biology
- storytelling
Keywords
- science
- balloon art
- STEAM
- molecular biology
- science communication
- TEDx
- storytelling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Twistyfic, Giggly Wiggly Balloons, Channel 7, TEDx, CALD Voices in STEM
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