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Managing Director

Obtained a Ph.D in biochemistry and conducted research in both academic and industrial institutions. Then founded his own company, ANOZENE ASSOCIATES to undertake writing,editorial and science publishing work.

Expertise in animal and human nutrition and nutrition-based health. Latest book: Feeding Animals Is Essential For Global Food Security 2023.www.ContextBookshop.com

Agriculture/Food • Biology/Health/Medicine • Chemistry/Biotechnology/Pharma • Environment • Science Policy

cliffordadams

I'm Hany, a Microbiology student at Nottingham Trent University. I developed a passion for Science Communication during one of my master's year modules through pieces of coursework such as an Outreach Article and a series of Blog Posts, as well as hosting events for the general public. I would like to enter the Science Writer career ladder in any way I can.

MBIOL Microbiology

PhD Researcher Biotechnology

Commenced PhD in Biotechnology at the Genome Engineering Laboratory, University of Westminster in October 2022, focused on cancer research: specifically breast cancer and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing. Completed studies at the University of Westminster in June 2022, graduated with a 1st in B.Sc. Biological Sciences. Interests include: gene editing (CRISPR/Cas9), genomics, bioinformatics (with R), obesity & diabetes, medical genetics, global warming and the environment, ocean remediation with autonomous robots. I am fascinated by the journey from a single fertilised egg to a 2.6 trillion celled baby, and especially what can go wrong genetically during that nine month process, hence my interest in medical genetics and developmental biology. Previous education includes BSc Computer Systems Technology (University of Westminster - 1991), and MSc Parallel and Distributed Computing (University of West of England - 1993)

BSc Computer Systems Technology, MSc Parallel and Distributed Computing, BSc Biological Sciences

Chibuike Alagboso is a Nigerian health journalist and health communication professional whose work focuses on the intersection of health systems, public policy, and evidence-based reporting. He currently serves as Director of Media Programmes at Nigeria Health Watch, where he leads editorial and communication initiatives aimed at strengthening public understanding of health and science issues and improving accountability in health systems. Over the past decade, his reporting and editorial work have examined topics such as primary healthcare, epidemic preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, maternal and child health, and health financing. His work often applies a solutions-focused journalism approach to investigate how health systems respond to complex challenges and to highlight evidence-informed responses that can improve health outcomes. Chibuike has also played a leading role in strengthening science and health reporting capacity across Africa through the Solutions Journalism Africa Initiative, where he has trained and mentored journalists across multiple countries. His work bridges journalism, science communication, and policy engagement, translating complex scientific and public health issues into accessible narratives that inform public debate and policymaking. He is particularly interested in how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data-driven tools, are reshaping science journalism and public communication about health. Chibuike is a 2020 Journalist in Residence fellow of the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp.

BMLS, PGCert

@alagboso

Online

European Representative

Eva Amsen is a writer and science communicator, focused on biology, chemistry, environment, and the overlap of science and culture.

I'm a freelance science communicator and writer.

Biology/Health/Medicine • Chemistry/Biotechnology/Pharma • Environment

Science Journalist

I'm an Italian communications professional based in Amsterdam, passionate about telling impactful stories that connect with diverse audiences. In 2023, I founded Creative Tractus L.A (https://www.creativetractus/). Concurrently, I am pursuing a part-time master's degree in Science Communication and Public Engagement, further enriching my skills and knowledge on how to bring science closer to the lay public. I am particularly passionate about health, sustainability, innovation, international affairs and human rights.

Biology/Health/Medicine • Earth Sciences/Oceanography • Electronics/Computing/Communications • Energy • Environment • Science Policy • Technology

@LucaArfini

I'm a medical writer and healthcare communicator passionate about translating complex biomedical research into clear, engaging, high-quality content that educates and informs. With a background in life sciences, medicine and hands-on experience in medical communications, I work across diverse therapeutic areas—from precision oncology and cancer genomics to infectious disease and public health—creating materials for varied audiences: healthcare professionals, patients, educators, and policymakers.

Science Writer

Victoria is an enthusiastic science writer and communicator specialising in Chemistry, science education and the environment. In 2022 she completed a Marriott Internship with Chemistry World and has since gone on to pursue a freelance writing career. She has worked on a varied range of projects from news articles and science career profiles to creating and editing science content for visitor attractions such as the Oxford Botanic Garden. She writes for all audiences and ages and enjoys creating stimulating content for school workshops and presentations as much as reviewing scientific journals to discuss pioneering new developments in research. She has a DPhil in Organic Chemistry from the University of Oxford.

Biology/Health/Medicine • Chemistry/Biotechnology/Pharma • Environment • Science Policy

Having recently completed my M.Sc Neuroscience degree at UCL, my curiosity and passion for the brain sciences has pushed me into pursuing medical writing, where I hope to research, synthesise, and draw conclusions about the current state of scientific research and the pharmaceutical industry. I have a published public information article delving into various bacterial infections, and would like to continue down this medical writing trajectory.

Editor and journalist

James Bakewell writes about the latest developments in advanced materials – particularly metals, composites and textiles – and their use by industry. His work has appeared in a wide variety of engineering trade publications.

A decade of experience as a staff journalist covering the latest developments in materials science, particularly composites and textiles. Now a freelance journalist covering the same – and a wide variety of other subjects – for a variety of trade publications, with a focus on the application of advanced materials in the automotive industry.

Electronics/Computing/Communications • Energy • Engineering • Environment • Science Policy • Technology

Journalist

Journalist and Production Editor

Writer

Freelance writer covering neuroscience, genetics and biochemistry.

PhD clinical neuroscience

@holly_barker92

PhD Student

I am a PhD Student of Chemistry at University College London, where my research aims to use novel organic chemistry to elucidate the chemical origins of life on Earth. I hold a BA (Mod) in Chemical Sciences, specialising in Medicinal Chemistry, from Trinity College Dublin. I am passionate about fostering equity, diversity, and inclusivity in science and education, and I have extensive experience working in science outreach and widening participation roles. I hold a variety of teaching assistant roles at UCL including on modules related to academic writing, technical communication, and technical journalism. I am new to the world of science journalism, and am seeking opportunities to build skills and experiences in this area.

Bachelor in Arts (Moderatorship), Chemical Sciences

Editorial and Communications Manager

Sumeep Bath is the Editorial & Communications Manager for IISD Experimental Lakes Area—the world's freshwater laboratory—and IISD's Water program more broadly. He manages all media outreach, social media, and communications products for that program, to ensure that the world knows all about how IISD Experimental Lakes Area does freshwater science like nowhere else, why it should matter to you, and how we can translate that science into policy that matters. Sumeep has been working for several years in the communications field, including for the Embassy of Argentina in London, and for the Press and Public Diplomacy Section of the Delegation of the European Union to the USA in Washington, D.C. He speaks fluent English, Spanish and French.

Freelance

I have a background in research (a BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Constructor University in Germany). After undergraduate studies, I took Technical Communication course in the United States, followed by a MSc in Science Communication and Public Engagement from the University of Edinburgh. In the past years, I have worked as a project manager and science communicator at the European Science Communication Institute in Germany, where I worked also performed social media, editing, and occasional articles/interviews for print media. During that time, I also freelanced as a fact-checker for various magazines in the US. I am now transitioning my career to investigative science journalism by undertaking an NCTJ course with News Associates. My interests include climate change and fact-checking.

BSc Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Constructor University; Technical Writing Certificate from UC Berkeley Extension Programme; MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement from the University of Edinburgh

Science Writer and Editor

Alexander Beadle is a science writer and editor for Technology Networks and holds an MChem in materials chemistry from the University of St Andrews. Formerly, he worked as freelance science writer, where he became notable for his frequent contributions to AnalyticalCannabis.com. He has also previously worked as a content writer for Prohibition Partners - the world’s leading provider of market insights and strategic consultancy for the industry - and for Prohibition Partners' events division, Prohibition Partners LIVE.

MChem (Hons) in Materials Chemistry, University of St Andrews

Agriculture/Food • Chemistry/Biotechnology/Pharma • Electronics/Computing/Communications • Energy • Engineering • Environment

@alexbeadlesci

Online

Features editor

Abigail is a features editor at New Scientist and author of The Art of Urban Astronomy. She writes a monthly stargazing column for New Scientist. She has co-authored three Dorling Kindersley popular science books. She holds a Masters degree in Physics from Durham University and a Science Journalism MA from City University, with Distinction. From 2017 to 2021, she worked as a freelance reporter, writing and editing for publications including New Scientist, Wired UK, BBC Future, Science Focus and Positive News.

Physics MPhys degree Science Journalism MA (Distinction)

Mathematics • Physics/Space/Astronomy • Technology

abbybeall

Senior Lecturer

Associate Professor at the University of Exeter. Writes and speaks about science to the public. Freelance writer and co-founder of Hatherleigh Science: taking research out into more rural areas in Devon, UK.

PhD, BSc (Hons)

@craig_beall

Multimedia

Science Writer and Presenter

Sarah Bearchell is a science writer and educator who has created educational activities for charities, learned societies and science centres and writes regularly for Aquila. The Future of Agriculture is her first book.

Joshua Phillips Award for Innovation in Science Engagement (2014); The Beetlestone Award for Leadership and Legacy in Informal Science Learning (2024); A Levels (Chemistry, Biology, Maths) Roade Comprehensive School; MA Biological Sciences, University of Oxford; MSc Crop Protection, University of Aberdeen; PhD Agricultural Botany, University of Reading; Writing for children's magazines since 2015. Previously Resource Writer (SEN) for BBC Terrific Scientific, The Lab for The Week Junior Science+Nature, Ask Y for Whizz Pop Bang

Agriculture/Food • Biology/Health/Medicine • Chemistry/Biotechnology/Pharma • Earth Sciences/Oceanography • Engineering • Environment • Physics/Space/Astronomy

childrens-science.co.uk

Staff Writer

I am a staff writer at Live Science with a particular interest in the human sciences, especially anything related to human origins, evolution, and ecology. I have also written for New Scientist, The Observer and BBC Wildlife.

DPhil in Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Oxford; MSc in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Oxford; BA (Hons) in Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, University of Cambridge.

@sophie_berdugo