Rebecca Brodie

I completed an undergraduate degree in forensic and analytical chemistry, and an honours degree in archaeological chemistry at Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide. Once I graduated I moved to the UK and completed a Master of Science degree at the University of Cambridge in geochemistry and paleoclimatology looking at Antarctic ice cores. After some time off to travel, I joined the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2007 and after a number of different positions I am now the deputy editor for Analyst, Analytical Methods, Lab on a Chip, JAAS and Food & Function. In addition to my role of working with the editorial boards and on journal strategies I enjoy contributing to Chemistry World when I can. Outside of work I enjoy travelling, hiking, photography and going to the cinema.

Podcast
Book club – The Icepick Surgeon by Sam Kean
2021-10-12T13:30:00
How far would you go in the name of science?
Review
Robots in Space: The Secret Lives of Our Planetary Explorers
2021-02-19T09:30:00
The fantastic space adventures of Perseverance and its cousins
Review
Film: Spaceship Earth
2020-06-16T14:30:00
A fascinating cautionary tale about a grand plan to build a self-sustaining replica of Earth’s ecosystem
Review
Rebel Star: Our Quest to Solve the Great Mysteries of the Sun
2020-03-13T09:30:00
An absorbing read about the history of our investigation of the sun and the scientists who made breakthrough discoveries
Research
Laser technique watches how implants release drugs
2019-06-07T10:30:00
Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy continues to diversify its applications
Research
Pizza-baking process generates fluorescent nanoparticles
2019-04-26T14:27:00
Scientists test toxicity of extra toppings
Research
Milk protein could alleviate metallic taste following chemotherapy
2018-10-19T14:50:00
Study indicates that a lactoferrin supplement could treat taste and smell irregularities experienced by cancer patients
Research
Elemental maps of cocoa beans could help cut chocolate contaminants
2018-01-05T13:35:00
New imaging technique locates multiple-elements in confectionery feedstock
Research
New ion trap method sets its sights on Mars
2017-06-22T14:28:00
Technique that extends capabilities of existing instruments without physically modifying them could benefit origin-of-life studies on Mars
Research
Salivary salt modifies cheese’s tang
2017-02-15T10:10:00
Researchers chew over link between physiology and flavour
Research
Quantifying UK carbon reduction potential
2016-12-01T07:42:00
Implementing all possible carbon capture and reduction technologies could reduce UK’s carbon footprint by 8–32%
Research
Carbonate solvent makes for greener leather
2016-08-25T10:08:00
Propylene carbonate helps to reduce amount of wastewater generated during leather tanning
Research
Catching up with legal highs
2016-02-08T00:00:00
How do you test for drugs when you don’t know what you’re looking for?
Research
Seeing glucose through the skin
2014-11-26T00:00:00
Technique could one day allow diabetics to manage their condition without drawing blood
Research
Hair elements distinguish ethnicity and gender
2014-05-14T00:00:00
Paint analysis technique adapted to help find criminals
Research
Geological technique adapted to analyse Aboriginal Australian objects
2014-03-04T00:00:00
Cultural heritage questions answered by mining equipment
Research
Therapeutic screening for Alzheimer’s disease
2013-11-20T00:00:00
Sensor can see how drug candidates alter amyloid-β peptide aggregation
Research
Frank Vanhaecke: Analytical rock star
2013-10-11T00:00:00
Frank Vanhaecke tells Rebecca Brodie that when it comes to chemistry he is better at pushing buttons than cooking
Research
The private lives of plants
2013-10-09T00:00:00
New microfluidic assay could aid understanding of plant reproduction
Research
A fantastic voyage
2013-08-09T00:00:00
Joseph Wang talks to Rebecca Brodie about nanoshuttles and the beauty of electrochemical devices

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