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Laura Simmons

Laura Simmons

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Laura obtained her Master's in Experimental Neuroscience from Imperial College London. After a memorable few months hooking people up to electrodes to deliver non-invasive brain stimulation, she spent several years working in scientific publishing. With a particular interest in cognitive neuroscience, Laura believes science news should be accessible to everyone, and is keen to share weird and wonderful stories with anyone who will listen! In her spare time, you will most likely find her singing with her choir, or curled up with a coffee and a good book.

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ACADEMIC HISTORY

Imperial College London , BSc (Hons) Biology , 2013

Imperial College London , MRes Experimental Neuroscience , 2016

National Council for the Training of Journalists, Fact checking and verification, 2024

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