AusSMC: Staff

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Staff

The AusSMC team currently consists of five full-time and one part-time staff:

		Dr Susannah Eliott: CEO Susannah has a PhD in cell biology from Macquarie University, a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Technology, Sydney and more than 15 years of practical experience in science communication with the science-media nexus as her primary focus. In 2000, Susannah moved to Stockholm, Sweden as Communications Director for the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP), an international network of scientists working on global environmental change. She moved to Adelaide with her husband and two children in Septemebr 2005 to help establish the Australian Science Media Centre.

		Lyndal Gully: Media Manager After completing an Honours degree in Biotechnology, Lyndal joined the Shell Questacon Science Circus and promoted science throughout regional Australia. She completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication and went on to work at a range of science museums and as a specialist representative within the pharmaceutical industry. Moving to the UK in 2005, Lyndal co-ordinated the education programs at the Grant Museum of Zoology before joining the UK Science Media Centre as engineering press officer in 2006. She returned to Australia in November 2007.

		Nigel Kerby: Project Manager Nigel has more than 15 years experience in the media having worked with the Seven, Nine and Ten Networks in areas including programming, publicity and promotions. An ongoing interest in science led Nigel to pursue further studies in March 2004 and he recently completed a Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation at Flinders University.

		Marilyn Arnold: Office and Corporate Relations Manager Marilyn joined the AusSMC full time as Office Manager in August 2006. She has a BA in Psychology and Sociology, a Diploma in Business and Marketing and more than 12 years of experience in the areas of office administration, finance, marketing and event management. She has vast experience within the food, wine and irrigation industries and has contributed to the development of many small to medium size not-for-profit associations.

		Brad Cameron: Project Officer A keen interest in science led Brad to the AusSMC where he started as a part-time Graduate Officer in late 2005. After leaving Australia in March 2007 to teach English in Japan, he returned to the AusSMC in June 2008 to take on the full-time role of Project Officer. Brad has studied Agricultural Science at the University of Adelaide, has a BA (Multimedia, Professional Writing) and is currently working on a Masters Degree (Applied Linguistics).

		Annie Hastwell: Consultant Journalist (part time) Annie Hastwell has degrees in teaching, linguistics and journalism and has worked in radio for the past twenty years. She spent several years as an ABC broadcaster and producer in Darwin and Adelaide local radio and now produces features for Radio National and also runs a national current affairs program for the community radio sector. She also lectures in the UniSA Journalism degree course on a casual basis and is currently studying for her Masters in Journalism. In her freelance work she pursues a special interest in environmental issues.

Science or journalism students are also employed on a casual basis to work on specific projects.

	Latest releases \| Archive

	WOOLLY MAMMOTH DNA DECODED RAPID ROUNDUP: After thousands of years of extinction, the Woolly Mammoth has its DNA decoded this week in Nature. Experts respond. Thurs 20 Nov 08 SOIL CARBON RAPID ROUNDUP: Carbon released from Australian soils may be lower than previously predicted. Expert comments. Mon 17 Nov 08 ACID OCEANS RAPID ROUNDUP: An Australian study finds that 450ppm carbon dioxide is a tipping point for marine organisms. Experts respond. Tues 11 Nov 08 WATER ISSUES NATIONAL MEDIA BRIEFING: Experts discuss the water issues facing Australia over the coming summer months. Fri 7 Nov 08, 10am AEDT CLIMATE CHANGE AND INFRASTRUCTURE RAPID ROUNDUP: Australia’s water and energy infrastructure are most at risk from the consequences of climate change according to a new report by ATSE. Several Australian experts respond to the report. Wed 5 Nov 08 CAFFEINE AND PREGNANCY RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on news that consuming caffeine during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of fetal growth restriction. Tues 4 Nov 08 SAFETY OF RECYCLED WATER RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on the safety of recycled water in the water supply. Thur 30 Oct 08 GENETIC VARIATION LINKED TO TRANSSEXUALISM ONLINE BRIEFING: Study author discusses research indicating a genetic link to transsexualism. Mon 27 Oct 08 GENETIC VARIATION LINKED TO TRANSSEXUALISM RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to Australian study. Mon 27 Oct 08 CLIMATE: URGENT CHALLENGE SCIENCE BLOG: A group of Australian scientists urge attention to climate change despite global financial crisis. Tue 21 Oct 08 2008 PM's PRIZES FOR SCIENCE RAPID ROUNDUP: Colleagues respond as the the 2008 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science winners are announced in Canberra. Thu 16 Oct 08 NEW CONCERNS OVER STEM CELL TOURISM ONLINE BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Scientists discuss new concerns over 'stem cell tourism.' Fri 17 Oct 08 at 10.30am AEDT NEW CONCERNS OVER STEM CELL TOURISM RAPID ROUNDUP: Australian scientists express concern over the promises of some overseas stem cell doctors. Thu 16 Oct 08 AUSTRALIAN FLU EXPERT, GRAEME LAVER, DIES RAPID ROUNDUP: Professor Graeme Laver has died in London after a brief fight with cancer. Colleague Adrian Gibbs responds. Tue 7 Oct 08 IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES - EXPERTS RESPOND RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on the release of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Tue 7 Oct 08 IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES - JANE GOODALL RESPONDS BRIEFING: Jane Goodall and Adelaide Zoo Director Chris West comment on the release of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Tue 7 Oct 08 at 11.15am AEDT GARNAUT FINAL REPORT - EXPERTS REACT RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to the Garnaut Climate Change Review final report. Tue 30 Sept 08 CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS STILL BOOMING - NEW DATA RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to new figures that reveal global CO2 emissions are continuing to increase. Thu 25 Sept 08 GOOD BACTERIA MAY PROTECT AGAINST DIABETES RAPID ROUNDUP: Australian experts comment on new research published in Nature this week that indicates ‘good’ bacteria in the intestine may lower the risk or severity of type 1 diabetes in mouse models. Mon 22 Sept 08 ECO-LABELS: A THREAT OR AN OPPORTUNITY? ONLINE BRIEFING: Will the trend of counting 'food miles' pose a threat to Australia's exports? Join us online when three experts discuss the issue. Mon 22 Sept 08 at 11am AEST GIVING CHILDREN PARACETAMOL INCREASES ASTHMA RISK - LANCET ONLINE BRIEFING: A NZ co-author of new research published in The Lancet discusses findings that paracetamol given to young children can increase their risk of developing asthma. Fri 19 Sept 08 at 12pm AEST GIVING CHILDREN PARACETAMOL INCREASES ASTHMA RISK - LANCET RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on new research published in The Lancet that found paracetamol given to young children can increase their risk of developing asthma. Fri 19 Sept 08 CHEMICALS IN PLASTICS LINKED TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND DIABETES RAPID ROUNDUP : Experts comment on new research out of the US linking bisphenol A to heart disease and diabetes in humans Wed 17 Sept 08

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