Who We Are

The Experienced Team Behind Your Communications

PhD-qualified writers, award-winning designers and experienced broadcast professionals working together to deliver exceptional scientific communications.

Our Writers

The Writing Team

Director & Founder

Dr Sue Pearson

PhD, Molecular Biology | Science Communicator since 1992

Sue founded International Science Writer in 2001 following a decade in global scientific communications agencies and marketing communications roles at Stratagene and Pharmacia Biotech (now GE Life Sciences).

With over 800 press releases and 200+ articles to her name — published in titles including GEN, Nature Biotechnology and Bioprocess International — Sue brings unmatched sector depth and media knowledge to every project.

Molecular Biology Scientific PR Media Strategy Biotech Pharma

Writer

Dr Nicki Muir

First Class Honours & PhD | Freelance with ISW since 2009

Nicki is a specialist scientific writer with deep expertise in biotechnology, protein and DNA therapeutics, bioprocessing, immunology and automated drug discovery. She is equally comfortable writing for academic, commercial and consumer audiences — ensuring your message hits home regardless of reader.

Biotechnology Bioprocessing Immunology Drug Discovery Therapeutics

Our Network

Specialist Partners

We work with a trusted network of specialist partners to provide a fully rounded communications service.

Design Partners

Geoff Hobbs (20+ years) and Janine Tolliday (30+ years) are our go-to design collaborators for brochures, advertising and newsletters. They have worked with us on projects for Syngene, Synbiosis, Teva, ERBI and many more leading life science organisations.

Broadcast Partner

Simon Greene (20+ years) is our trusted producer for podcasts and video content. Simon has led broadcast projects for TAP Biosystems, ERBI and other high-profile life science organisations, co-ordinating from briefing through to final delivery.

800+ Press Releases Authored

200+ Published Articles

1992 Science Communicating Since

GEN, Nature Biotechnology, Bioprocess International Featured Publications

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