The awards recognise the outstanding contributions that bioscience researchers make to communicating science to the public.

Dr Mark Downs FSB, CEO of the Society of Biology said:

“Communication of science remains a top priority. We must all ensure we engage with the public to demonstrate the social and economic value of science. Biology is set to provide solutions for many of the global challenges we face from climate change to the aging population. Our winners are excellent role models from whom, I am sure, we can all learn a great deal”.

David Spiegelhalter, said: “It’s a great honour to get this award. I am very grateful to the Society of Biology, and I would also like to thank the Science Media Centre for proposing me – they do a wonderful job and certainly liven up my day when I get asked for rapid comments on breaking stories.”

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