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07 Apr 2021

by Cornelia Eisenach, Rebecca Ellerington

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Cornelia Eisenach

Science Writer , University of Zürich

Originally from Berlin, Cornelia completed her PhD research in Plant Cell and Molecular Biology at Glasgow University. Apart from researching plant ion channels she also helped to establish and contributed to the GIST, a Glasgow-based popular science magazine, worked at science outreach events with kids and gathered work experience at the BBC. Since 2013 she has been a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Zürich, Switzerland, and works as a science writer for the SEB, the Neue Zürcher Zeitung and SciViews

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Rebecca Ellerington

OED Manager, Society for Experimental Biology

Rebecca joined the SEB team in May 2020 and, despite not meeting anyone in person yet owing to COVID restrictions, she has immediately bonded with the other team members and is already making significant contributions to our outreach, education, and diversity work. “While I have a background in both bioscience research and outreach work, throughout my career the most exciting times have been when I’ve taken my passion for research and science and tried to communicate that to groups outside my field,” says Rebecca. “It’s great to see people who wouldn’t normally interact with science get excited about research. If I can use my new role to help other SEB members to do that too, I think it will be brilliant for research, for career development, and for personal enjoyment.”

One issue Rebecca feels very strongly about is increasing diversity in science and academia. “Diversity and equality is not only fair, but the unique perspectives and individual experiences each person brings to the table will help us solve the immense scientific challenges we are facing today. In this role, I hope to introduce initiatives to inspire the next generation, no matter their background, to pursue a career in bioscience, and help SEB members develop valuable career skills in the process by getting involved.”

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