bristol, england, united kingdom
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Claim your profileI'm an award-winning science writer with a PhD in evolutionary biology.As a journalist, I write or edit for a wide range of audiences and publications both in print and online. I'm also a BBC Wildlife magazine columnist, the author of 50 Biology Ideas You Really Need To Know and treasurer of the Association of British Science Writers (I run ABSW's mentoring scheme).I've been the features editor of BBC Science Focus magazine, where I wrote or commissioned news stories and long-form articles, launched an iPad edition and presented and produced the podcast. After going freelance, I specialised in health, tech and pop culture as a Forbes contributor.I'm interested in philosophy of biology and science communication. My public engagement projects include creating a Top Trumps-style card game for the Genetics Society.






Doctor Of Philosophy, Genetics at University Of BathGraduated: 2005
Bachelor Of Science, Biology at Imperial College LondonGraduated: 2002