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I am an experienced television producer/ director with over 15 years of broadcast credits. I have made programmes covering the history of technology, medicine, climate, maths and more, for terrestrial, satellite and online channels. I have also made educational programmes for both adults and children.
I am currently developing a series of science books for children with Templar Books. |
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Susan Aldridge is a freelance writer based in London specialising in biotechnology, medicine, health, chemistry and general science. She has written several books and contributes to various online publications including www.healthandage.com
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An experienced magazine editor and journalist with a background in life sciences. Nadya's portfolio covers a large range of topics including engineering, nanotechnology, semiconductors, photonics, material science, chemistry and manufacturing. Nadya has also developed a media training course to help scientists and engineers communicate with the media. For more info, visit www.nadya-anscombe.com
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Dr Kat Arney joined Cancer Research UK after a spell as a lab researcher. She works on the charity's News & Resources website and Science Update blog, and is a prominent media spokesperson.
She presents and produces the Cancer Research UK podcast, and also helps to present the highly successful Naked Scientists BBC Radio show in her spare time as well as doing other bits of freelance writing. |
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Sunny Bains is a scientist, journalist, editor, and Managing Director of Form & Content Media Ltd, a company that delivers specialized technical content to technical organizations. As a writer, her interests range from holographic associative memories and analogue neural networks to nanotech-based sensors and artificial muscles. She is the outgoing editor of The Science Reporter.
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Dr Michael Banks graduated in physics from Loughborough University in 2004 having spent a year at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart, Germany, where he subsequently did his PhD in experimental condensed-matter physics. After he finished his degree in 2007, he became news editor of Physics World magazine, published by the Institute of Physics.
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I work as a Science Information Officer at Cancer Research UK, writing about the charity's research for the website, blog and some publications. I have an MSc in Science Communications from Imperial College, a BA in biology from Oxford University and have previously worked as a communications consultant, freelance science writer and science teacher.
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I'm a freelance science writer and editor, with a sideline in quirky science communication projects. See my website for details.
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Colin Blakemore studied Medicine at Cambridge and did a PhD in Berkeley. He taught in Cambridge from 1968 and moved to Oxford in 1979. He was Professor of Physiology and Director of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience. From 2003-7 he was Chief Executive of the MRC and he is now a Professor at Oxford and Warwick, and Chairman of the Neuroscience Research Partnership in Singapore. He appears frequently on TV and radio, is an occasional presenter and writes comment columns for the major newspapers. He has been President of the ABSW since 2004.
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David is a freelance with more than 20 years experience. he specialises in chemistry and related sciences but has been known to cover everything from astronomy to zoology for a wide range of magazines, papers, and websites. Sciencebase.com is his science blog and Sciencetext.com his tech blog.
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Jo has answered hundreds of science questions about diabetes in her role as science librarian at Diabetes UK. She also writes articles for the charity's members' magazines (for lay and for professional audiences).
In addition to her own blog she also runs the Science Communication jobs listing Posterous (http://scicommjobs.posterous.com). |
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Charles Butcher has worked for the last 12 years as a freelance writer and editor specialising in technology for the process and energy industries.
Before that he spent 8 years in the trade press, including managing editor of The Chemical Engineer and launch editor of Chemical Technolgy Europe. He has a master's degree in chemical engineering and worked for five years as a chemical engineer. |
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I have a DPhil in chemistry and a Masters in science communication. I work part-time as a freelance science writer and author. I currently write for People & Science, the quarterly magazine of the British Science Association and edit technical articles on optics topics (lasers, solar energy, medical imaging) for Form and Content Media. I have also written Editors' Summaries for PLoS Medicine.
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Holly has a background in biological sciences but writes across the breadth of contemporary science. She enjoys tackling the potential outcomes of science and the questions it sparks.
Holly works at the Science Museum, developing articles and exhibitions. She also writes as a freelancer, having recently completed a project for the Royal Maritime Museum. |
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Jack has written more than 30 books for children, teenagers and adults. In addition he often acts as consultant science editor for books, magazines, science activity packs and CD–ROMs. A trained teacher, he also writes and presents live science shows in museums, schools and libraries.
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Julie is a freelance science writer/editor/media trainer, and has published in Science, Nature and other publications and websites. She has worked as an assistant producer for BBC TV, and has led training workshops for SciDev.Net and the World Federation of Science Journalists. Julie was also Co-Director for the 6th World Conference of Science Journalists 2009.
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Edwin is the founder of Scientia Scripta, a science and business copywriting and editing agency.
Whether it is journalistic writing, corporate communications, website content or technical scientific reports and papers, Edwin delivers clear and engaging copy, carefully crafted to communicate with target readers. Website: http://scientiascripta.co.uk/ |
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Journalist for 10 years on various trade titles. Encountered the ABSW when he edited "Education in Chemistry" for the RSC. Turned to the dark side to explain science and technology - with their associated issues - to often sceptical audiences for Shell, Glaxo and now Merial.
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An experienced communications specialist – adept at explaining the inexplicable to technophobes, and in writing strategically for board level professionals.
www.clivecouldwell.com - background http://uk.linkedin.com/in/clivecouldwell - skills profile http://clivecouldwell.wordpress.com - writing snippets |
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I am a creative and experienced freelance science communicator with a research background in infectious diseases and immunology. I write on all aspects of health and disease for print and online publications. Please visit my website for further details: www.carolinecross.net
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Justine works as a freelance science and medical journalist. She enjoys writing news, feature and opinion pieces for both a lay and professional audience. In addtion to writing for science journals, newspapers, websites and magazines, Justine has just completed a book on blood pressure for lay people. She has also previously worked with the BBC advising on medical science content of documentaries.
Her experience as a practising medical doctor, clinical researcher and zoologist allows her to report on a wide range of subjects. |
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Born in Italy in 1981 in Belluno, after primary and secondary school he started to develop an interest in science which reflected in the choice of the high school, a scientifically oriented college. The interest grew with time and it lead in the choice of a degree in chemistry. Five years after, in the wonderful italian city of Trieste, he obtained a degree in organic chemistry. The decision of staying in research by applying for a PhD position came almost natural to him and after applying for a position both in Italy and abroad, one became available in the UK, at Queen Mary (University of London). Hence the decision to move to London in 2007. Over the years spent in London, his interest progressively shifted towards the communication of science rather than laboratory research.
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After eight years working in labs making drug candidates and adhesives, I officially joined the ranks of professional science journalists in April 2007. Until June 2009 I worked first as a reporter, and then as news editor, for Compound Semiconductor magazine. I now freelance for a wide range of publications, mainly targeting scientifically-trained audiences, although I would like to broaden this.
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Georgina Ferry is a science writer, broadcaster and author. She joined New Scientist as book reviews editor in 1979, and soon afterwards became a regular presenter on Radio 4's Science Now. She has worked freelance since the mid-1980s, and since 1998 has published four books on 20th century scientists and their life and work. www.georginaferry.com
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Will is a journalist with the BBC's Sky at Night Magazine and has previously worked for the European Southern Observatory & ESA/Hubble Space Telescope press offices. He is a former news editor of Astronomy Now magazine and today presents Sky at Night Magazine's monthly vodcast.
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Communications specialist on all things environmental - conservation science/policy etc. Day job is in the press office at London's Natural History Museum and the rest of time I'm freelancing.
Currently events co-ordinator/manager of the ABSW. |
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Ale-drinking, pun-loving, cat calendar enthusiast Chrissie honed her skills in the heady world of motor caravan journalism. After a brief spell copyediting for Nature Clinical Practice, she became science writer at the Wellcome Trust.
Also a freelance for 6 years, she has worked on many projects, including press releases, books, conference reports and websites on biomedical topics. |
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Freelance editor for the Environment Agency and other organisations. PhD in Environmental Chemistry.
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Simon is a freelance science writer and editor with more than 20 years experience. He has written about science, technology, medicine and the environment for most of the UK's quality newspapers, for mainstream and specialist magazines and for government departments and industry. Before going freelance he worked on the newsdesk of Nature.
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With a background working as a medical doctor and subsequently as a medical writer, I have broadened my interests into multimedia science reporting. I have a weekly science radio show and podcast called Short Science (www.shortscience.co.uk). I also report for the Imperial College Podcast.
I also undertake freelance print, web and design assignments (www.elizabethhauke.com). |
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Richard Hollingham is a BBC current affairs presenter, author and journalist, specialising in science and environment. The author of Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery, he has filed stories from more than 40 countries. He presents programmes for BBC Radio 4 and World Service and is a former senior producer on the BBC’s flagship news programme, Today.
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I am a freelance science writer and editor based in Somerset. My previous 2 decades were spent as a science writer for United Press International, The Journal of NIH Research, and the US National Institutes of Health.
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Freelance science journalist, media adviser and media trainer, work extensively with UK and international governments, organisations and companies as well as print and other media. Started World University Rankings for Times Higher Education (was deputy editor).
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Specialising in psychology, Christian is an award-winning journalist for The Psychologist magazine (Guild of Health Writers Awards 2009) & founding editor of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest blog. He is co-author of This Book Has Issues - Adventures in Popular Psychology & is currently writing the Rough Guide to Psychology. Past freelance clients incl New Scientist & BBC Focus.
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Vivienne Kendall has written extensively on research achievements and related European Union policies. Starting from a background in plant sciences, her interests have roamed through diverse bio- and medicine-related basic research and technologies.
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I roam the business/research interface , mostly watching the physical sciences – nanotechnology, photonics, engineering, transport, materials and so on.
"Editor at large" for Science|Business and author of many articles. I have edited and written reports for many organisations, including government white papers and many case studies. Visit http://www.kenward.eu for the gory details. |
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News Editor of Chemistry World magazine, freelance editor for the Environment Agency. Background in Science Communication and Policy, fond of the history of science and medicine as well as those new mind-boggling discoveries.
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Science correspondent for The Economist since 2000. Previously worked at Nature and Times Higher Education Supplement.
Current chair of the ABSW |
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Science writer/editor at the Wellcome Trust and News Editor of the ABSW's website and newsletter, TSR.
I have experience writing and editing news, features, reports and corporate brochures for online and print publications, as well as blogs and social networks. I write and edit for money. If you would like me to do so for you, please see munkeatlooi.com for further details. |
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James is a final year undergraduate in Anatomy, at the University of Glasgow. He is currently applying for Masters courses in Science Communication.
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Recently graduated and looking for a job in the science media; preferably an internship with large scope for training.
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12 years in science communications, currently focusing on DNA sequencing / genomics / life sciences. Previously covered areas including oncology, respiratory medicine, cardiovascular, dermatology. Biggest war wounds from vCJD crisis management on blood products.
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Nina specialises in generalising. She writes articles and books about all branches of science and technology in a clear and lively way for non-specialist audiences, including children and anyone interested in the work of science and technology-based companies.
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Asher Mullard is a science writer based in London. He currently writes about drug discovery and drug development for Scrip World Pharmaceutical News. He previously worked at Nature and on the Nature Reviews journals.
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Mike currently works for Cancer Research UK as their Science and Health Web Editor. He is also the ABSW's Web Manager and is therefore responsible for building this website.
Mike is an award winning journalist. Previously he was the editor of a online Drug Discovery and Development publication and has written freelance for a bunch of people including New Scientist. |
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Rebecca studied butterfly migration for her PhD and is currently working for Inscentinel ltd to develop the technology to use honey bees to detect explosives. She has had features published on science and natural history, including an article on her research for BBC Wildlife.
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Liz is an assistant producer at Boothfilms, a factual television production company specialising in science programming.
She also runs Molehill Media, a web video production company specialising in promotional films for science organisations and does freelance science writing on a wide range of science topics. |
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Henry is a freelance journalist, author and editor. He is a frequent contributor to Nature and New Scientist, is the author of Lonesome George and the editor of Galapagos News.
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Ted is Editor of Geoscientist, the monthly colour news magazine of The Geological Society, with a circulation of 10,000 pcm. He is author of "Supercontinent - 10 billion years in the life of our planet" (2007 Granta)
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TV director and producer for the BBC science dept. Has own small vineyard and makes short film dramas for fun
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Brian is News Editor of the science policy magazines Research Fortnight and Research Europe.
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Sarah is a freelance science writer and editor, with over 9 years experience in developing and writing content for web sites, magazines, government agencies, science centres and courses. Sarah has a background in Astrophysics, but since leaving the world of research has turned her hand to writing about a range of subjects, from grid computing to babies' brains.
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Peter Ranscombe joined The Scotsman in 2005. He wrote for and helped to edit the newspaper's professional pages - including Science & Environment and Medial Matters - before becoming a business reporter in 2008. He also runs Wildlife Watch, The Scotsman's nature survey.
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I'm a freelance science and health writer with articles published in Science Careers, the Financial Times, Nursing Times and so on.
I'm also assistant editor of BioNews - a newsletter about developments in genetics, IVF and related topics. Copywriting clients have included Johnson & Johnson and the Department of Health. My PhD was in climate change monitoring. |
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Michael is a Science Writer for the Medical Research Council, having previously worked for several years in science PR. He is also an occasional playwright, having had work produced in London, Dublin and Bratislava.
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Ex physical chemist who has migrated to writing / content provision via a BA (sorry BSA) Media Fellowship, the BBC and a few PR agencies. Able to work across a variety of scientific and technical areas. Clients past and present include the Royal Society, European Commission, EuroStat, NPL et al. Now mainly based in Brussels.
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An award-winning freelance science journalist, specialising in engineering, mathematics and the physical sciences. Published in New Scientist, Science, and a regular radio reporter for the BBC World Service's science unit.
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Dr Helen Scales is a freelance writer & broadcaster with something of a devotion to the oceans.
Her first book is about humanity's 1000-year fascination with seahorses (Poseidon’s Steed, Penguin 2009). Helen specialises in marine, wildlife and conservation topics, is a co-presenter on The Naked Scientists & panelist on BBC's Home Planet. She is also an expert in the trade in endangered species. |
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Latest radio credits: Journalist and Presenter, Banking on Life, BBC World Service Documentary, August 2009.
Sound recordist and contributor, Madaai Kara, BBC Radio 4 Documentary, January 2009. I also proposed and planned both programmes. Eclectic mix of mainly writing for web-sites. Profiles, conference coverage, see www.scrase.eu for links to samples. |
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Kulvinder is a freelance science writer and former Assistant Editor of Astronomy Now magazine; Britain's best-selling astronomy monthly. An astrophysics graduate from the University of Hertfordshire, Kulvinder specialises in astronomy, cosmology and physics topics. He is a co-author on the upcoming book 'Observing the Messier Objects' (with Philip Pugh and Nick Howes).
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Cobi moved from Australia to Cambridge in 2006, where she worked on science media projects ranging from podcasts to books, for organisations including a publisher, university and commercialisation consultancy.
Cobi has returned to Australia to juggle commitments at the Australian National University and the University of Adelaide, but continues to work on freelance projects internationally. |
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Since 2001, Andrew has been Editor of Clinical Research focus, the magazine for members of The Institute of Clinical Research. Not so much concerned with the results of individual clinical trials of new/existing medicines, Andrew is engaged with the regulation/governance of trials in general, and spreading best practice (eg, methodology, ethics, operations) throughout the profession
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Colin is a freelance science communicator including working as a freelance astronomer for The Royal Observatory, Greenwich. He has also presented science on radio and TV including CNN and BBC 5Live and blogs at http://justatheory.co.uk. Find out more at http://www.colinstuart.net
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Bob Swarup is a freelance journalist based in London. He won the Daily Telegraph Science Writers Prize in 2004 and has written extensively since for a number of print and online publications, including New Scientist, Physics World, Astronomy Now, Sciencecareers and Geoscientist.
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Mike Tomlinson is an accomplished film-maker, photographer, journalist and science writer with particular experience in the subject areas of science, technology, medicine and information technology. He has worked extensively in broadcast television and in corporate communications, marketing and PR.
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I am a freelance writer and editor, especially interested in life sciences and society, science policy and education. Former science editor and features editor on THES, lecturer at UCL and Imperial College. Author of The Rough Guide to the Future, due in 2010, and blogger at unreliablefutures.wordpress.com and bristoljazzlog.wordpress.com
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While teaching science in North East Thailand, and producing and presenting the "English Hour" on Thai local radio, it dawned on me to combine the science with the radio, and I’ve never looked back.
After completing a Science Communication MSc (with help from the ABSW Student Journalism Bursary), I started producing & presenting the award winning Naked Scientists Radio Show and Podcast. |
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With a background in biomedical research, Catherine writes on a range of subjects in health and nature. Recent commissions have included a feature on conserving barn owls in Norfolk and a series of online and print publications for the European Agency for Health and Consumers.
Further details can be found at: www.catherinewhitlock.co.uk |
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Dr Ruth Williams 'did time' at the research benches of King's and Imperial Colleges in London before breaking free and broadening her scientific horizons through writing. She has written for a wide range of lay and academic publications including The Lancet, Nature Reviews, Intelligent Life, Seed Magazine and The Naked Scientists.
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Ed Yong is an award-winning science writer based in London. He writes the news blog Not Exactly Rocket Science and has freelanced for New Scientist, Nature, the Times, the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph, SEED, the Economist and more.
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