
Karen Steward PhD
Senior Science Writer
After completing an undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge in 2006, Karen became a research scientist at the Animal Health Trust, UK. During her time there, she completed a PhD in molecular microbiology and evolutionary genetics in partnership with the University of Cambridge and went on to hold a post-doctoral position. Her research focused on the fundamental biology of infectious diseases, outbreak analysis and the development of vaccines and diagnostic assays. In 2017 she left the lab to pursue a career in science communication. As senior science writer, Karen employs her wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to coordinate and create a range of scientific content, tools and resources for the site and provide scientific support across the teams.

How to Tell “Fake” Olive Oils from the Genuine Article

Milestones in Microbiology Over the Last 7 Decades

The Monster Lurking Beneath Our Feet

The Immune System and Cancer

Targeted and Untargeted Food Screening

Mass Spectrometry Based Analysis Reveals the Chemistry of Wine Bouquet

Novel UPLC - MS/MS Method Detects Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin A, in Food Products

Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry: Single vs Triple Quadrupole

Strangvac Vaccine Holds Promise for Strangles in Horses
