Translating data into insight.
James started his scientific journey at the University of Sheffield, where he earned an MBiomedSci in Biomedical Science, focusing on pharmacology and medical physiology. He then moved to the MRC Toxicology Unit at the University of Cambridge for his PhD, using fruit flies to study how mitochondrial toxins impact the gut and how different organs communicate to maintain metabolic homeostasis.
While he enjoyed his time in the lab, James soon realised he got far more satisfaction from writing and editing papers than from dissecting tiny fruit fly intestines. That realisation led him to join kdm communications in 2025, where he brings together his curiosity for all areas of science with his love of writing.
When he’s not working, you’ll probably find James running around Cambridge, tending to his houseplants, or reading anything from contemporary fiction to classic sci-fi.