Sanna Eriksson Titus is a Data Assistant at the British Antarctic Survey’s Polar Data Centre, where she is developing a biological sample collection database and working to improve the accessibility and discoverability of high-value polar biological data. Her role involves developing a cohesive system for managing biological samples, from collection and storage through to discovery and reuse in research. This includes integrating existing BAS datasets with global platforms and applying international metadata standards to enhance accessibility and scientific value.

Sanna has a multidisciplinary background in animal behaviour, ecology, and data-driven research. Prior to joining BAS, she worked as a Research Assistant with the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Animal Behaviour (part of University College London) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), contributing to various projects on spatial learning and navigation across a diverse range of species, from insects to large mammals, in both field and captive settings.

She holds an MSc in Wild Animal Biology from the Royal Veterinary College and ZSL’s Institute of Zoology, and a BSc in Marine Biology and Chemistry from the University of Washington. Her research interests focus on animal behaviour and physiology, particularly in the context of environmental change. She is especially interested in understanding how climate and anthropogenic pressures influence animal welfare and conservation outcomes.