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Freelance Science Communications Specialist


Dr. Alison Halliday is an award-winning freelance science communications specialist with 20+ years of experience across academia, industry and the third sector – including ten years at the world’s largest cancer charity. She is skilled at translating complex information into jargon-free, engaging, stories – specializing in topics across the life sciences, medicine and health. After completing her PhD in molecular genetics at the University of Newcastle, she carried out five years of postdoctoral research at University College London before moving into science communications. She now works with a variety of clients to bring their research to life – including companies that need support with their product marketing, or organizations looking to engage with their audiences about the latest advances in biomedicine.


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Content Written By, Reviewed By, or Featuring Alison Halliday, PhD
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Article

Spatial Biology: A New Frontier in Understanding Biological Systems

This article explores how researchers are using spatially resolved methods to explore diverse biological processes from development and tumorigenesis to fibrosis, neurodegeneration, infection and inflammation.
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Listicle

Five Common Preanalytical Challenges in Plasma Proteomics

This article highlights key preanalytical factors, including blood collection techniques, anticoagulant choice, centrifugation conditions, processing time and storage practices that impact data quality and biomarker discovery.
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The Expanding Role of Mass Spectrometry at the Cutting Edge of Research

This article explores how mass spectrometry is advancing research across biomedicine, environmental science and beyond by enabling precise molecular analysis.
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Mapping the Plasma Proteome: Unlocking Biomarkers for Precision Medicine

Next-generation proteomics is enabling researchers to explore the proteome with unprecedented depth and scale. This article will explore recent advances in the application of high-throughput proteomics in precision medicine.
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The Omics Revolution: Multiomics and the Future of Biomedical Research

Combining different types of omics data offers opportunities to gain a more comprehensive overview of cellular systems. This article will explore some of the latest advances in multiomics analysis that have opened up new frontiers in cell biology.
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Tumor Heterogeneity: Navigating the Next Frontier in Cancer Research

This article will explore the various types of tumor heterogeneity, how heterogeneity can impact treatment resistance and its influence on precision medicine.
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Industry Insight

Maximizing Cell Line Productivity and Efficiency

In this interview, Dr. Tabitha Bullock tells us about some of the key considerations in cell line development and how advances in technology are improving the efficiency and productivity of cell lines.
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Article

Harnessing the Power of the Immune System: Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy

This article will explore the role of the immune system and immune evasion in cancer and will discuss how the immune system can be exploited therapeutically and the recent advances in cancer immunotherapy.
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Advances in CHO Cell Line Development for Biotherapeutics

A diverse array of biological medicines are now used to prevent and treat a wide range of illnesses. This article will discuss the development of cell lines in biopharma and will touch on key considerations, such as future manufacturability.
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Listicle

Cancer Immunotherapies: Transforming Treatment for Patients

Download this listicle to learn more about immune checkpoint inhibitors and immune system modulators, adoptive cell therapies and oncolytic viral therapy.
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