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  • Lindsey Goff

    Lindsey Goff

    Editor-in-Chief

    Formerly immunologist for Cancer Research UK, Lindsey has since moved into the field of scientific publishing. She looks after all BPoD editorial matters.

  • Sophie Arthur

    Sophie Arthur

    Science Communications Officer MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS)

    Formerly a stem cell biologist, Sophie has since moved into science communication working at the MRC LMS. She also writes an award winning science and education blog Soph talks science.

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  • Sophie Arthur and Lucy Brown

    Sophie Arthur and Lucy Brown

    MRC LMS Science Communications Officer (SA) and Engagement Project Manager (LB)

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  • Ellie McLaughlin

    Ellie McLaughlin

    Writer

    Ellie, a Biochemistry student at the University of Manchester, was a science communications intern at the MRC London Institute of Medical Science. She is interested in science communication, media and engagement.

  • John Ankers

    John Ankers

    Writer

    As a researcher at the University of Liverpool, John uses time-lapse fluorescence microscopy to look at the inner workings of cancer cells. He has exhibited with The Royal Society and won the BSCB science-writing prize in 2011.

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  • Kat Arney

    Kat Arney

    Writer

    Dr Kat Arney is an award-winning science writer, broadcaster and public speaker, and is the founder and Creative Director of First Create The Media.

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  • Georgina Askeland

    Georgina Askeland

    Writer

    A recent graduate from UCL, Georgina is a keen molecular biologist with a passion for creating accessible science. She has a fascination with cell biology– from DNA to viral infection.

  • Matt Atherton

    Matt Atherton

    Writer

    Matt is an environmental scientist turned science journalist, after completing degrees at the University of Plymouth and City University London respectively. Matt specialises in communicating health issues to the public.

  • Charlotte Rose Davison

    Charlotte Rose Davison

    Former MRC LMS Visiting Writer

    A recent University of Nottingham graduate, Charlotte is now a PhD candidate funded by the BBSRC. She has an unhealthy fascination with parasites and genetic abnormalities, which she loves to communicate to anyone who will listen.