Welcome to members who joined us in May and June

ABSW welcomes 18 new members registered in May and June. This diverse group includes journalists, science writers, editors, science communicators, students and researchers because everyone who champions independence and excellence in the reporting of science, medicine, engineering and technology can help ABSW achieve its mission.

Why not join them? Find out all about the benefits of membership. To our new members, make sure you are fully aware of all the benefits you now enjoy and don't forget to update your profile (by logging in the upper right corner).

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Say hello to our latest members.

• Amanda Doyle, Deputy Transport Editor at Chemical Watch News & Insight writing about regulations on the transport and storage of dangerous goods;
• Anna Petschner, researcher on scientific blogs, science journalism and their relations to science communication theories in practice; 
• Ayisha Sharma, reporter for Endpoints News, a publication owned by the Financial Times, where she covers clinical trial results, regulatory updates and business developments in the biopharmaceutical sector; 
• Catherine Offord, journalist working on stories in the life sciences, scientific publishing, and research integrity; 
• Catriona Kelly, a science communications professional with more than 25 years experience in writing, editing and commissioning scientific content; 
• Elle Lindsay, with IPG Health from 2021, starting as an Associate Medical Writer and now an Associate Medical Director; 
• Emily Baldwin recently turned freelance space science writer and communications consultant, she was formerly ESA space science editor; 
• Flora Fyfe-Graham, science and technology journalist writing for the Nature Briefing; 
• Ionna Elliot is passionate about science; 
• Jennifer Richardson is a journalist, editor, and journalism trainer, she is a senior Features Editor at The BMJ, currently on secondment as Investigations Editor; 
• Katrina Costa, Science Writer at the Wellcome Sanger Institute; 
• Laura Martin, freelance science writer based in Scotland interested in astronomy, planetary science, space exploration and other space-related topics; 
• Manuela Callari, freelance science journalist and content specialist, writing for The Medical Republic, Healthed, and Rare Disease Advisor, among other publications; 
• Micah Gerstner, full-time student reading for an MSci Natural Sciences with a focus on Neuroscience and Mathematics; 
• Nisha Pokar is driven and passionate about science, and is looking forward to creatively communicating complex scientific ideas to make science accessible to everyone; 
• Or Graur, associate professor of astrophysics at the University of Portsmouth's Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History, and an honorary associate professor at University College London; 
• Rebecca Rhodes is particularly interested in the intersection of climate and environment, social justice, equity, and women’s rights; 
• Sarah Adams, science writer ending MSc Science Communication degree.