Rebecca Whittaker

Rebecca Whittaker is a London-based journalist currently serving as a news reporter at The Independent, where she covers general assignments with a focus on science and health topics. She joined The Independent in April 2025 after previously working as a health features writer at MailOnline. Her career trajectory includes reporting on breaking news events like public safety incidents while also producing in-depth coverage of medical research breakthroughs, including recent articles on Parkinson's disease advancements and neuroscience discoveries related to childhood memory formation. Whittaker's work demonstrates particular skill in translating complex scientific concepts into accessible journalism.