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Senior Science Writer

 at Technology Networks

Blake pens and edits breaking news, articles and features on a broad range of scientific topics with a focus on drug discovery and biopharma. Blake earned an honors degree in chemistry from the University of Surrey, which involved a placement year at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) laboratory, where he developed new pharmaceutical testing methods. Blake also holds an MSc in chemistry from the University of Southampton. His research project focused on the synthesis of novel fluorescent dyes often used as chemical/bio-sensors and as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy. Blake held several editorial-based roles before joining Technology Networks in 2024.


Education

University of Surrey  

University of Southampton  


Areas of Expertise

Pharmacology
Pharmacovigilance
Analytical Chemistry
Mass Spectrometry
Drug Discovery
Science Communication

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Content Written By, Reviewed By, or Featuring Blake Forman
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Orange and white drug capsule in front of a blue and white DNA double helix and ball and stick models.
Industry Insight

Digital PCR Innovations Poised To Transform Drug Discovery

In this interview, Dr. Robert Beal discusses how advances in digital polymerase chain reaction technologies are reshaping research workflows.
A doctor prescribing medication with a bottle of pills and model of a human brain on the desk, representing OCD treatments.
Industry Insight

The Future of OCD Treatments With Dr. Nick Sireau

By harnessing advances in imaging technology and precision medicine, Serenatis Bio is hoping to transform the landscape of OCD treatments by targeting the root neurological causes of the disorder.
Neurons in the brain with plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Article

This Fluorescent Probe Could Help Distinguish Alzheimer’s From Aging

Discover how a novel fluorescent probe, capable of probing early oligomeric pathology in neurodegenerative disease, could aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
3D molecular visualization of a protein structure. The background is green and there is an assortment of red, yellow, blue and pink ball and stick molecules.
Industry Insight

Advancing Membrane Protein Research With Cell-Free Expression Systems

At the recent ELRIG Drug Discovery conference, Technology Networks spoke with Dr. Kundan Sharma to learn more about how cell-free expression platforms are transforming membrane protein research.
Visual representation of molecular profiling with DNA and a human figure.
Article

Proteomics vs Genomics: Key Differences in Molecular Profiling

Comparing proteomics to genomics reveals essential insights into their contributions to systems biology and experimental design. Learn how the different omics layers advances molecular profiling.
Visual of human figure entwined with DNA strands, representing human genomics.
Industry Insight

Using 3D Multiomics To Reveal the Hidden Architecture of the Genome

Discover how explorations into the 3D structure of the genome and innovative multiomics platform technology are reshaping the future of precision medicine.
A scientist in a lab coat presenting a hologram of a pill that symbolizes AI in drug toxicity research.
Industry Insight

Old Drug, New Tricks: AI Helps Rescue Failed Medicines

Learn how Ignota Labs is addressing drug toxicity challenges through AI, aiming to revive effective yet shelved drugs.
Cell cultures on a 12 well multiwell plate.
Industry Insight

Enhancing the Stability of Complex Cell Models

In this interview, Alastair Carrington, director at Atelerix, outlines how hydrogel-based preservation technology can enable greater workflow flexibility, lower shipping costs and support the global distribution of sensitive biological models.
A 2 day old Atlantic grey seal pup lies on a rocky beach nose-to-nose with its mother.
News

Seal Milk Rivals Breast Milk in Complexity and Sugar Content

Researchers have shown that seal milk contains ~33% more sugar molecules than breast milk. Many of these sugars are unique, and the findings could provide insights into ways of improving infant formula for babies.
A DNA double helix surrounded by the letters A, G, C and T, representing sequencing of ancient DNA.
Article

The Ancient Antibiotics Hidden Within Woolly Mammoth Biology

Discover how ancient DNA and AI combine to uncover powerful new antibiotics, offering hope in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
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