I’m a freelance science writer, focused on stories behind the research. My writing about the intersection of science, art and culture has appeared in Nautilus, The Scientist, Hakai Magazine and other places. I’ve also spent a decade working in science outreach and community engagement for academic groups and publishers. I have a MSc in Chemistry from VU University Amsterdam, a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Toronto, and a seat in the violin section of an amateur orchestra in London.