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Meet the founder

Dr Anna
McLaughlin

Neuroscientist & Founder

PhD in Neuroscience & Psychology from King’s College London.

About me

I’m Anna, and I founded Sci-translate to empower people with the knowledge to become happier and healthier.

I have a PhD in Neuroscience & Psychology and Masters in Psychiatric Research from King's College London. I've also published many academic papers in peer-reviewed journals, and a book chapter with Oxford University Press.

Surprisingly, I didn’t start out wanting to be a scientist. I initially studied graphic design and illustration. But my curiosity about human behaviour led me to psychology, where I became fascinated by what drives people's actions and desires. Eventually, this turned into studying psychiatry, epidemiology, neuroscience, and even immunology!

During my PhD, I saw the incredible ways that science and technology could improve lives and address healthcare issues. However, I also noticed that much of our academic knowledge wasn’t reaching the public. Many preventable health conditions were simply due to a lack of accessible information and tools.

I founded Sci-translate to bridge this gap, helping businesses use science to improve health and well-being.

Since then, Sci-translate has assisted businesses and charities in creating credible content and developing science-backed products, resulting in more effective and personalised care.

My journey from art to science taught me the power of creativity and how it can transform passive learning into an active experience. By combining science with creativity, I believe we can make health information exciting, accessible, and inclusive for everyone.

Helping you translate science into actionable solutions, one breakthrough at a time.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Neuroscience & Psychology from King’s College London

  • MSc in Psychiatric Research & BSc in Psychological Science

  • Featured in the Financial Times within one month of founding Sci-translate

  • Published multiple peer-reviewed academic journals and a book chapter with Oxford University Press

  • Awarded the Public Communication Prize by the British Association of Psychopharmacology

Testimonials

Throughout the duration of our project, Sci-translate has consistently demonstrated exceptional support and provided continual encouragement. We encountered significant challenges with ethics, which delayed the start of the research project because we were not affiliated with an academic institution. Sci-translate effectively located an independent ethics committee and worked closely with them to meet their requirements and address specific issues. We were able to navigate through the ethics process very quickly with only minor modifications. Despite the potential stress associated with such endeavours, the unwavering efficiency and composed, attentive approach of Sci-translate have proven to be invaluable.

Dr Sarah Taylor

Dr Sarah Taylor

Founder & Director

An admirable trait of collaborating with Sci-translate is their adeptness at assimilating substantial volumes of information and presenting it in a coherent manner. The documentation they produced was outstanding, and their communication skills were consistently impressive throughout the process. Thank you!

Dr Sarah Taylor

Dr Sarah Taylor

Founder & Director

You made the process very easy, and the final product captures my professional essence really well. I have been approached by a couple of media outlets for my views so my profile is clearly appealing and professional. I would definitely recommend your services to others - a very professional user experience - thank you!

Salma Ali

Salma Ali

Specialist Pharmacist

I was impressed at how warm and empathic I sounded, and you managed to showcase my training and expertise perfectly. My professional image has been enhanced greatly and I'm very happy with the results - I'd definitely recommend Sci-translate. I also thought that you responded to any emails and queries in a timely and prompt manner and were also very friendly.

Camilla Simpson

Camilla Simpson

Integrative Psychotherapist

I really like my professional profile and feel it is far superior to other websites in relation to how it is written and the amount of detail. I would recommend Sci-translate, especially for clinics and clinicians starting their own practice.

Dr Hayley Ponsford

Dr Hayley Ponsford

Consultant Psychiatrist

I especially liked Sci-translate's ability to summarise the unique aspects of my work in topics such as genetics and self medication with substance misuse. The content has generated a lot of interest and several patients have read it and made the decision to chose to see me.

Dr Amol Vaze

Dr Amol Vaze

Consultant Psychiatrist

The writing is really inspiring and able to summarise different timelines, experiences, theoretical models and areas of expertise. I was really pleased with the high professionalism and excellent writing skills. I would definitely recommend Sci-translate to others as their help has been invaluable.

Paola Lopez Rodriguez

Paola Lopez Rodriguez

Systemic and Family Psychotherapist

Sci-translate's work was instrumental in establishing my professional identity. Your team captured my professional journey with remarkable accuracy and depth. The narrative's impact lies in its nuanced understanding of my role in mental health care, enhancing my credibility in the field. I would recommend your services for their thoroughness and insight. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Paul Lefever

Paul Lefever

Director & International Executive Mental Health Case Manager

The session was excellently crafted, catering to all levels of understanding about neurodiversity. It was particularly enlightening to see the historical context, its relevance in today’s society, and its specific implications in the creative and music industry. The easy communication and precise alignment with our brief made working together a seamless experience.

Maria Afolabi

Maria Afolabi

Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Believe

The structure of the presentation into three sections was exceptionally helpful. It broke down the complex topic of neurodiversity beautifully, making it highly relevant to our industry. The visual simplicity of the presentation was also a standout, providing an engaging and pleasant experience throughout the session. It’s rare to find such a tailored approach that didn’t require extensive back-and-forth to meet our needs.

Megan Freimann

Megan Freimann

Senior Account Manager at Levellr

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