Dublin, Ireland

Science & Health Writer · Clinical Neuroscientist

Neuroscience is fascinating.
It shouldn't be this hard to explain.— freelance science writer and health writer specialising in neuroscience, psychology and mental health

Most science writing is either dumbed down or impenetrable. I write about neuroscience, psychology and mental health in a way that's rigorous enough for scientists and readable enough for everyone else.

5+
Years in neuroscience
3
Peer-reviewed publications
3
Published articles
2
Content series
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Laura Bilbao Broch — freelance science writer and health writer and clinical neuroscientist based in Dublin Ireland

Laura Bilbao Broch · Clinical Neuroscientist · Science & Health Writer

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Women in Neuroscience UK
Beaumont Hospital
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Laura Bilbao Broch — freelance science writer health writer and clinical neuroscientist based in Dublin Ireland

About me

The brain behind
the writing.

Science has a communication problem. The research is extraordinary but most people never get to experience it because it's locked behind jargon, paywalls and writing that mistakes complexity for credibility.

I'm Laura, a Clinical Scientist in Neuropathology and Research Neuroscientist based in Dublin, Ireland. I've spent years studying the brain professionally, which means I understand the science well enough to know exactly how to explain it to someone who doesn't.

I write about neuroscience, psychology and mental health for curious minds who want more than the headline and for organisations that have realised that getting the science wrong is costly for both credibility and trust.

Clinical Scientist in Neuropathology at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience, MSc in Biomedical Science
Published researcher with 3 peer-reviewed papers
Science & Health writer specialised in neuroscience, psychology, and mental health
LinkedIn newsletter: Elementary, My Dear Scientists

What I write about

Three fields.
Infinite questions.

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Understanding it, and explaining it clearly, is what I do.

01
Neuroscience

From molecules to behaviour: how the brain builds our entire experience of the world. Translated for curious minds who want the real science, not a simplified version of it.

02
Psychology

The science of how we think, feel, decide, and occasionally catastrophise. Grounded in research, without pop-psychology shortcuts, just written with the nuance the field deserves.

03
Mental Health

Evidence-based writing that bridges clinical science and lived experience. Accurate, compassionate, and free from the kind of reductive framing that does more harm than good.

Work with me

Getting the science wrong is expensive.
Getting it right starts here.

I work with publications, organisations and science-adjacent brands as a freelance science & health writer based in Dublin, Ireland.

My expertise and specialisation lies in neuroscience, psychology and mental health.

Articles & Blog Posts

Accurate enough to satisfy a scientist and engaging enough for everyone else.

Science Communication

Your audience will understand it and your scientists will respect it.

Brand Collaboration

Health, wellness and science-adjacent brands that need content built on real expertise.

Social Media Content

Science-first content for brands and researchers who want to build a credible presence on social media without sacrificing accuracy for engagement.

Fact-checking & Review

Scientific review and fact-checking for neuroscience and psychology content before it goes live and someone finds the mistake for you.

Custom Content

White papers, educational guides, explainer content. If it needs a neuroscientist to write it well and a human to make it readable that's the overlap I work in.

Let's talk →I typically respond within 24 hours.

What people say

Trusted by the people who know.

Free resources

Tools to help you get the science right.

Two free resources for brands and organisations commissioning science or health content. No sign-up required.

Free checklist
Is your science content accurate enough?

10 signs your brand might be getting the neuroscience wrong, and what it's costing you. A quick audit for health and science brands.

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Free guide
How to brief a science writer

What health brands and organisations need to know before commissioning science or health content, so you get exactly what you need, first time.

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Contact

Ready to make your science
worth reading?

Whether you have a project in mind, want to know if I'm the right fit, or just want to talk neuroscience with someone who won't make you feel bad for not knowing what a glial cell is, I'd love to hear from you.

Prefer the direct approach? Send me an email.
[email protected]