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 Dr Karen Steward is the QAMSS and CGC press and communications
coordinator. 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. She
joined Technology Networks as a science writer, progressed
through to senior science writer before becoming senior scientific
specialist, where she coordinated and created a range of scientific
content, tools and resources for the site, led interdepartmental projects,
SEO strategy and provided scientific support across the teams. She joined
the CGC in 2026.
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