Genetics editor of newsletter BioNews and freelance journalist, Beki has written for The Guardian and The Times. She studied biological sciences, obtaining a BSc and PhD from the University of Sheffield.
Former intensive care nurse Jake began his science career studying mammalian brain cells. He now works on fruit flies using the insects as a model to better understand the complexity of mammalian gut signalling and metabolism.
Stefan has always had a passion for communicating and writing about science. He worked for several years as a science communicator for the MRC. He also likes old computers and cooking.
Yalda recently hung up her lab coat to venture into the exciting world of science communication. She’s currently the Senior Grant Communications Officer at Great Ormond Street Hospital and runs her own science and art magazine.
At the University of Edinburgh, Rebekah is an MRC-funded PhD student, Focus Editor of EU:Sci magazine and a STEM ambassador. Keen to engage anyone in science, she enjoys volunteering and designing activities for the Science Festival.
Richard is a freelance science writer currently studying for an MA in Science Journalism at City University, with a degree in Spanish & Psychology. His interests are psychology, the environment and technology. On twitter @RKemeny89.
A Biology and Science Communication graduate, Nick is now working behind the scenes on the BPoD project. He also works as a freelance science journalist.
Michelle is a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the Psychiatric Imaging group at the LMS. Her work is focused on finding mechanistic explanations of how ketamine influences the brain and behaviour.
Manisha Lalloo is a London-based science writer and communicator. Having studied chemistry, her work has taken her into physics, computing, engineering and beyond. She has a particular fondness for exploring science through craft.