The SciComm Spectrum

In this episode, we welcome Ashley Tyrer, a neuroscientist and science communicator based in Aarhus, Denmark. Ashley’s research focuses on how our brains deal with uncertainty — why we make the decisions we do, and how our brain chemistry and past experiences shape those choices. But as much as she loves the data, she’s just as passionate about making science accessible to everyone. Ashley is part...

Ever wondered how to pivot from academia into science communication? In this episode I sit down with Teja Sirec, founder of BioTheia, a consultancy helping life science and biotech companies build smart, lean marketing strategies. After eight years as a microbiologist researching bacterial sporulation, Teja made the leap from the lab bench to the world of scientific communication and marketing. Sh...

This week, we met Tom Sanders, founder and animation director of Tin Mouse Studios — a purpose-driven animation studio behind educational projects for the Science Museum, TED-Ed, the NHS and more. We explore what it takes to build a meaningful creative business that bridges science, storytelling, and design. From pitching ideas to crafting explainers for public health, Tom shares his insight into...

Today we talk with Victor Lee, founder of MedProductions, a studio turning complex biotech and pharma science into clear, engaging animations. Victor shares how he went from making science YouTube videos during the pandemic to building a business with his brother, and why storytelling and creativity are at the heart of effective science communication. He explains how tailoring content for patients...

In the very first episode of The SciComm Spectrum, host Julia Masselos sits down with Heathcote to explore the evolving world of science communication in the digital age. From working with radiologists and psychologists to building strategies for YouTube science channels, Heathcote shares how his unconventional career path led him into the heart of the creator economy. This wide-ranging conversati...

Welcome to The SciComm Spectrum Podcast! This is a podcast for anyone who wants to make a living talking about science. Each week, host Julia Masselos sits down with a guest who has built an unconventional career in science communication — from writers, filmmakers, and ex-academics, to entrepreneurs, educators, and more. Through their stories, we explore all the different ways science can be commu...