Sallie Robins
Sallie Robins is our Executive Secretary.
She has an MSc in Science Communication and worked in PR at the British Association for Science (now the British Science Association) running the press office at the Festival of Science.
Previously, Sallie researched, wrote and promoted science and public health policy at the British Medical Association. She has worked as a publicist to science authors including Richard Dawkins and Martin Rees, and organisations such as the Royal Society, the Science Museum and the Cheltenham Science Festival. She is the Administrator of the Medical Journalists' Association.
Vera Novais
Vera Novais is our Community Manager.
Vera has been a journalist since 2013. Her main beat is science and health, but working for a generalistic news media meant she often found herself reporting on other topics. As a journalist, Vera embraces the mission of providing the best information possible to her audience, including counteracting mis- and disinformation.
Being a science journalist means not only covering science stories (at large) but also being part of a wide international community that she works to help flourish. Vera has been a member of ABSW since 2017, she often collaborates with the World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ), and she's a board member of SciComPt - The Portuguese Network of Science and Technology Communication.
As a Community Manager, Vera expects to network with ABSW members and followers, to listen to their queries, and to address needs and expectations.
Maisie Keogh
Maisie Keogh is our Young Science Writer Award Manager.
Maisie is a researcher about to submit her PhD in Biomedical Engineering and has significant hands-on clinical experience in hospital settings. As the manager of the Young Science Writer Award, she loves nothing more than inspiring the next generation to explore and communicate the wonders of STEM. She’s a keen innovator, recognised with a Churchill Fellowship for her work on bringing cutting-edge healthcare technology into everyday patient care. Maisie’s research on stroke rehabilitation technology caught the attention of BBC Click, and she’s also published in Nature—showcasing her dedication to pushing the boundaries of science. A long-standing member of the ABSW, Maisie is passionate about clear, engaging science communication and regularly gets involved in initiatives that bring together researchers, clinicians, and the public.
