The Team

I am really passionate about research within the fields of oncology and immunology. My interest in science communication stems from all the times I have tried to explain cool research to my friends at the pub – I think OxSci plays such an important role in connecting people in the scientific community and beyond. Being part of the OxSci print has taught me so much about new areas of science and allowed me to work with amazing people that are so passionate about their fields!

I’m interested in conservation and sustainability, particularly the connection between nature recovery and human wellbeing. I care about understanding humans as part of the living world and exploring how healthy ecosystems support both biodiversity and society. I love how science communication can make these ideas more accessible, to encourage greater awareness of conservation and environmental stewardship.

I am a biochemist interested in applying my biochemical foundations to real-world bioengineering challenges, particularly when translating molecular science into innovative, mathematically-driven solutions. My interest in science communication comes from wanting to make those connections within STEM more visible and accessible to others. I think many people underestimate how much they can understand outside their own field, and I enjoy helping show that STEM is far more interdisciplinary and approachable than it might seem!

I’m Maddy, a biochemist with a particular interest in cell biology and cancer research. I’m also passionate about science communication and making scientific discoveries accessible for both scientists and non-scientists alike. I love sharing exciting new scientific discoveries with others, which is exactly what OxSci allows me to do. Throughout my time at Oxford, I’ve been involved with OxSci in a variety of roles, both as an author and in several editorial positions, including working with the print team and now as a Features Editor!

I’m interested in a broad range of topics across Biology and science in general, especially where they relate to human health and lifestyles. I’m currently carrying out immunology research for my dissertation, but I’m also fascinated by ageing, as well as the potential for genomic data to revolutionise how we see health and disease. I love sharing my passion for science with others by creating articles which are engaging and informative!

My favourite parts of Biology are the complex interactions that occur between climate, biodiversity, and ecosystem functioning. I am particularly interested in how climate change alters these interactions and how we can both restore and protect ecosystems against future climate change. Science communication, education, and the usage of cultural media such as museums, books, and films, are all crucial to this goal of protection and restoration.

I am a biologist with a keen interest in animal behaviour and conservation! I love taking any fieldwork opportunities, and have had the good fortune to travel to Madagascar and Nepal to work in wildlife conservation during my degree. I am looking to pursue a career in biological media, particularly in science writing, because I believe that there is no point conducting research if it can’t be communicated effectively and engagingly! This could hopefully be in the field of nature documentaries or similar, a goldmine for driving public interest in and support for vital conservation.

My interests focus broadly on animal behaviour, particularly collective intelligence, social and cultural learning, and the structure of animal societies. I’m also fascinated by sensory ecology and visual systems, especially how animals perceive and interpret their environment. I’m also passionate about science communication and making STEM feel more engaging, creative, and connected to real world challenges.

News Editor – Jessica Wang, St Hilda’s

Hello everyone! I am Jessica, a third-year biologist who is interested in molecular and cell biology, especially because I enjoy learning about all the details. Concepts in these fields of study can get extremely complicated and so are notoriously hard to communicate. Despite this, their applications in medicine and agriculture are growing, so science communication in these areas is more important than ever. I hope, therefore, that I can help to break down such concepts during my time as a Senior News Editor at the Oxford Scientist.