Dr. Helen Pilcher

Dr. Helen Pilcher is a UK-based science communicator with over 20 years of experience, holding a PhD in cell biology from London's Institute of Psychiatry. She began her career as a reporter for Nature before transitioning to freelance writing, contributing regularly to BBC Wildlife, BBC Science Focus, The Guardian, and New Scientist. Pilcher is the author of multiple acclaimed popular science books, including 'Life Changing: How Humans are Altering Life on Earth' (The Times 2020 Science Book of the Year) and 'Bring Back the King: The New Science of De-extinction' (Radio 2's 'Fact Not Fiction' Book of the Week). Her work uniquely blends scientific rigor with humor, influenced by her decade-long background as a stand-up comedian. Pilcher also hosts public events, runs science communication workshops, and serves as science advisor to the Beano. She lives in rural Warwickshire with her family and a genetically modified wolf named Higgs.