Science Editor, BBC, London, UK
Geoff Watts spent five years in medical research,
working on cancer and on the effects of lasers on
the eye. But he abandoned an academic career in
favour of science and medical journalism. He began
in print, and between 1972 and 1980 worked for World
Medicine magazine – first as science editor
and then as deputy editor. It was during this time
that he began broadcasting. He has presented countless
features and series for BBC Radios 3 and 4 –
notably 'Science Now' and 'Medicine Now', the latter
programme throughout its existence – and for
the World Service. He is now the presenter of Radio
4's science magazine programme 'Leading Edge.' He
has written books on irritable bowel syndrome and
the placebo effect, and contributed chapters to
two more on the future of medicine. He divides his
time between writing, broadcasting, and media consultancy
work. He is also a member of the UK Government’s
Human Genetics Commission, and a Fellow of the Academy
of Medical Sciences. |
