Dr Karen Steward

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, she 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.