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Shelby Bradford, PhD

Shelby Bradford, PhD

Shelby earned her PhD in immunology and microbial pathogenesis from West Virginia University, where she studied neonatal responses to vaccination. She completed an AAAS Mass Media Fellowship at StateImpact Pennsylvania, and her writing has also appeared in Massive Science. She participated in the 2023 flagship ComSciCon and volunteered with science outreach programs and Carnegie Science Center during graduate school. Shelby joined The Scientist as an assistant editor in August 2023. 

Articles by Shelby Bradford, PhD
3D cartoon of a blue and green prokaryote on a teal background. Part of the cell is cutaway to reveal its circular chromosome.
A Hunt for Clues to the Origins of the Eukaryotic Immune System
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Dec 6, 2024 | 4 min read
Homologous defense proteins in archaea and eukaryotes point to these early prokaryotes' role in the immune system of modern complex organisms.
A panel of six screenshots from the computer animated game Microscopya, developed by Beata Science Art.
Playing Games to Learn Cell Biology
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Dec 2, 2024 | 2 min read
Video games get microscopic in an educational science outreach project.
A photograph of a man sleeping on a couch next to a plate with a poultry leg on it.
Why Does Thanksgiving Dinner Make Some People Sleepy?
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 25, 2024 | 4 min read
Urban myths cry turkey, but the science behind why Thanksgiving feasts induce sleep suggests otherwise.
A pink and yellow protein held together by a gray circle pull a piece of blue DNA into a loop.
Combining Bacterial Systems Offers a New Approach to Gene Regulation
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 22, 2024 | 4 min read
Researchers turned programmable proteins into a novel genetic tool, potentially enabling tighter control of gene expression.
Nathalie Fuentes, a senior scientist at AstraZeneca, is shown completing two of her roles: on the left, she prepares regulatory paperwork for a new drug, while on the right, she documents information from stability testing a new drug.
The Secrets of Securing a Senior Scientist Role in an Industry
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 5 min read
Nathalie Fuentes shared her experience of landing a unicorn position in a pharmaceutical company after a postdoctoral fellowship.
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Spotlighting the Science in Sci-Fi
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Carlo Quintanilla talks about the real science behind science fiction at popular culture conventions.
3D illustration of white Candida albicans yeast cells growing against host tissue.
A Fungal Messenger Impairs Immune Cell Function
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 8, 2024 | 3 min read
Farnesol, a fungal signaling molecule, alters lipid synthesis in dendritic cells, causing mitochondrial dysfunction and decreased inflammatory responding.
3D illustration of dark, oval parasites invading translucent host cells with blue nuclei.
Live Imaging Intracellular Parasites Reveals Changes to Host Metabolism
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 6, 2024 | 4 min read
Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii increased the host cell’s metabolic activity, offering insights into potential treatment strategies.
Illustration of a pink brain in a silhouette on a background with brainwaves. 
Sleep Disruptions and Impaired Muscle Control in Ataxia May Share a Culprit
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 5, 2024 | 4 min read
Dysfunctional neurons in the cerebellum, a brain region that controls motor functions, reduced REM sleep in mice.
Illustration showing Ivan Alcantara speaking about his research for a timed talk in front of an audience.
Speaking Science on a Stopwatch
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Ivan Alcantara shared his advice about crafting a good elevator pitch and its usefulness in science.
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