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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
Analytical Chemistry, Science of the Future
An Ultra-Sensitive New DNA Sensor for Detecting and Diagnosing Genetic Diseases
Analytical Chemistry, Water In The Lab
Developing a New Diagnostic Test for an Aggressive Childhood Cancer
Water Purity, Cool Science
New Synthetic Cannabinoid Discovered in ‘e-liquids’ for Clectronic CigarettesNew synthetic cannabinoid discovered in ‘e-liquids’ for electronic cigarettes
Analytical Chemistry, Science of the Future
Using hair samples to monitor exposure to alternative plasticisersMonitoring harmful exposure
Cool Science, Water Purity
Characterising the active ingredients and toxins in Chinese medicinal herbs
Analytical Chemistry, Water Purity
The prevalence of doping in sport continues to be a concern in society 
Clinical & Pharma, Life in The Lab
Innovative new approach for aggressive cancer treatmentCould drug-loaded implants be an effective treatment for mesothelioma? Drug-loaded implants could provide an attractive new way to target chemotherapy after surgery for mesothelioma – providing hope for patients with this aggressive type of cancer.
Mesothelioma is a rare, extremely aggressive cancer that develops in the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs – most commonly occurring in the lining of the lungs and chest walls. More than eight out of ten cases of the disease are known to be caused by asbestos, with symptoms occurring between 20 to 50 years after first exposure. Sadly with no known cure, most patients will survive less than a year after their diagnosis.
Cool Science, Analytical Chemistry
What’s in your cup of coffee? Drinking coffee is linked with a range of health benefits – but processing methods may impact on its bioactive compound profile and antioxidant activity. A new study explores the effects of steam treatment on defective roasted coffee beans.
