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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

Anna and the Sci-translate team were a joy to work with! They helped us validate our neurodiversity tool within a tight timeline and made complex findings easy for our team to understand. Thanks to their connections, we were able to set up a clinical partnership smoothly, which really boosted our credibility.

Ai Ling Walker

Ai Ling Walker

Founder of Noetic

Greg is one of those rare scientists who is able to combine real research skills and experience with an ability to distill information into a format that is easily-understandable and actionable.

He has particular expertise in the causes of (and solutions for) sleep and circadian rhythm disruption, but is also exceptionally knowledgeable in how lifestyle in general affects health and performance. By integrating and applying these skills, Greg produces some of the best written and visual content in the digital healthcare community.

Thomas Wood

Thomas Wood

Associate Professor at University of Washington

Michelle is genuinely engaged in creating value for her clients and does so by combining her deep knowledge in UX and Service Design with a professional and kind attitude. Michelle was highly communicative throughout the whole collaboration giving frequent updates during each step of the design process while handling the complexity of our field.

Noticeably, she ran the best workshop I have ever attended: it was fun, well designed and facilitated. By the end of it my team had very actionable outcomes. Ultimately, her expertise significantly has accelerated our success and if you get the opportunity to work with her, do it.

Emma Grönvik Möller

Emma Grönvik Möller

CEO & Founder

Michelle is an exceptional designer and a true asset to any team. With her expertise in service design and user experience, she brings a deep understanding of user needs to every project. But Michelle's talents don't stop there – she's a versatile designer capable of mastering any challenge.

Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious. She tackles every project with a smile and a drive to innovate, consistently delivering creative, out-of-the-box solutions. Michelle is a constant source of inspiration, always pushing herself and her colleagues to exceed expectations.

Patrick Suriani

Patrick Suriani

Executive Director, Frank Studio

Sci-translate has proven to be invaluable. They handled the stress of running a clinical study and managing the ethical approvals with calmness and efficiency. Their communication was clear, and their documentation was spot-on. We couldn’t have done it without them.

Dr Sarah Taylor

Dr Sarah Taylor

Founder & Director

Sci-translate 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 the work 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 the content 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 expertise in topics such as genetics and self medication with substance misuse. The content has generated a lot of interest and many 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 everything with remarkable accuracy and depth. 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 workshop was excellently crafted, catering to all levels of understanding. 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

Sci-translate broke down the complex topic 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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