Welcome to members who joined us in January and February 2025

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We’re delighted to welcome 36 new members who joined the ABSW in January and February 2025. Our newest cohort includes a vibrant mix of journalists, editors, audio producers, video storytellers, content strategists, and aspiring science communicators — all passionate about sharing science with the world.

Whether they’re reporting from leading UK publications, freelancing from across Europe, managing scientific content in research institutions, or just beginning their journey in science communication, each member brings a unique perspective and set of skills to our growing community. We're excited to see how these new connections will spark ideas, foster collaborations, and support each other’s professional growth.

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• Hannah Barnes,associate editor at New Statesman and award-winning investigative journalist, author of "Time to Think".
• Rachael Buchanan, freelance videographer and podcast producer, formerly a science journalist at BBC News for 21 years.
• Jamie Carter, award-winning reporter and eclipse expert, writes for Forbes, New Scientist, and more.
• Davide Castelvecchi, reporter at Nature with a PhD in Mathematics and a background in science writing and editing.
• Elise Cutts, Graz-based science writer covering physics, math, and biology for publications like Quanta and Scientific American.
• Andrew Czyzewski, award-winning freelance writer and editor with 15+ years of experience across the science and tech sectors.
• Gerard Earley, director of The Science Fiction Book Club, fosters connections between science and SF writing.
• Blake Forman, senior science writer at Technology Networks, focuses on immunology, microbiology, and cell science.
• Alexandra Gilmore, script writer at We Are Cognitive with experience in scientific content creation for EdTech platforms.
• Shannon Gunn, senior science writer at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, with a creative passion for rare diseases.
• Sophie Hogan, senior reporter at Research Professional News, specialising in UK and European research policy.
• Charlotte Hughes, scientific content manager at Hamilton, with a background in research and academic writing.
• Alisa Ivanitskaya, science communicator and digital content creator, is originally from Russia, now based in London.
• Ana-Maria Ivanus, PhD student at UCL working on imaging agents, with experience in biotech writing and innovation.
• Astrid Landon, mental health and healthcare journalist and audio producer with bylines in Nature, Undark, and more.
• Kat Lay, global health correspondent at The Guardian, previously covered health at The Times.
• Mercedes Leonie, freelance science and engineering content writer, aims to move from part-time to full-time.
• Alonie Leonie, freelance content writer and part-time science and engineering journalist.

• Jessica Lewis, a physics and philosophy student and a student journalist at the University of Nottingham's Impact Magazine.
• Tess McClure, Commissioning Editor at The Guardian's Age of Extinction section, covering biodiversity and the nature crisis.
• Robert Miller, science video producer at Understanding Animal Research, creates educational and documentary content.
• Ella Miodownik, science communicator and artist based at Imperial College London, using visual media to explore science.
• Kobi Nanton, biomedical science graduate and MSc student in science communication, currently works at McCann Health.
• Erin O'Mahony, aspiring science communicator currently studying biology at Oxford, with experience in bioinformatics education.
• Michael Peel, science editor at the Financial Times.
• Manon Piquet, environmental journalist covering sustainability and climate topics (bio inferred from general format).
• Phil Prime, science editor at Cancer Research UK, with 20 years of experience in science journalism and media.
• Jonathan Steffen, managing director of Jonathan Steffen Limited, specialising in science communication for complex topics.
• Ailsa Stevens, product specialist at Singer Instruments and a seasoned science communicator focused on sustainability.
• Harriet Swain, associate editor at Research Professional News with extensive experience in HE and science policy reporting.
• Nicky Swire, news and media manager at the Academy of Medical Sciences and a chartered PR professional.
• Sarah Tomlin, former Nature editor and newsletter writer with a strong background in science policy and community building.
• Clare Tully, healthcare communications consultant with 15+ years in pharma, social care, and press.
• Rami Tzabar, veteran BBC audio producer now freelance, known for "The Life Scientific" and "13 Minutes to the Moon".
• Heather Van Epps, former executive editor of PLOS Medicine and senior editor across multiple Lancet titles.
• Katherine Wang, UCL postdoc and 2024 ABSW Media Fellow, writing for BBC Future.

You can find some of our members' profiles in our public directory.

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