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Dr Alison Halliday

After completing an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry & Genetics at Sheffield University, Alison was awarded a PhD in Human Molecular Genetics at the University of Newcastle. She carried out five years as a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UCL, investigating the genes involved in a childhood obesity syndrome. Moving into science communications, she spent ten years at Cancer Research UK engaging the public about the charity’s work. She now specialises in writing about research across the life sciences, medicine and health.

Blogs by Author
Cool Science, Environment & Sustainability
Organic Dry Pea: The Sustainable Protein Powerhouse of the Future
Dr Alison Halliday

Organic Dry Pea The Sustainable Protein Powerhouse of the Future

Organic Dry Pea The Sustainable Protein Powerhouse of the Future
Environment & Sustainability, Life Science Results
Blue mussels shed light on munition contaminants in marine ecosystems
Dr Alison Halliday

Blue mussels on beach

Blue mussels on beach
Cool Science, Science of the Future, Life Science Results
Harnessing the power of nanotechnology for wound healing
Dr Alison Halliday

Microfiber under microscope-min

Microfiber under microscope
Clinical & Pharma, Cool Science, Life Science Results
Monitoring drug adherence in leukaemia
Dr Alison Halliday

Pin pricked finger

Pin pricked finger
Clinical & Pharma, Cool Science, Life Science Results
Monitoring patients on cholesterol-lowering drugs
Dr Alison Halliday

Monitoring patients on cholesterol-lowering drugs

Monitoring patients on cholesterol-lowering drugs
Clinical & Pharma, Cool Science
Inhaled ‘fat bubbles’ to deliver lung cancer drug
Dr Alison Halliday

Inhaled 'fat bubbles' to deliver lung cancer drug

Inhaled ‘fat bubbles’ to deliver lung cancer drug
How does a plant-based diet affect the mineral content of breast milk?