Rebecca Roberts

Bec is a molecular biologist and science writer/communicator. She has a Bachelor of environmental science (Hons, first class) and a Ph.D. in molecular biology. After finishing her Ph.D., she was offered a postdoctoral position in Sweden, where she lived for two years and consumed many cinnamon buns. She’s now based in Australia, where she writes mostly about CRISPR and other genome engineering technologies. She also does public speaking and university lectures. One of her goals is to make science more accessible to a wider audience. Her other scientific interests include genetics, molecular biology, evolution, immunology, sustainability, and environmental science. When she’s not writing or speaking about science, she’s usually admiring plants, drinking excessive amounts of coffee, or busy with one of her many hobbies.