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.
