I am an experienced science writer, editor and content producer specialized in shaping clear, accessible narratives across multimedia formats. Formerly at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, one of the top Biomedical Research Institutes in Europe, and the open-access scientific publisher Frontiers, she now works as a freelance content developer, helping organizations communicate complex ideas with clarity, creativity and impact.…

Liad Hollender, PhD

I am an experienced science writer, editor and content producer specialized in shaping clear, accessible narratives across multimedia formats. Formerly at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, one of the top Biomedical Research Institutes in Europe, and the open-access scientific publisher Frontiers, she now works as a freelance content developer, helping organizations communicate complex ideas with clarity, creativity and impact.…

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I am an experienced science writer, editor and content producer specialized in shaping clear, accessible narratives across multimedia formats. Formerly at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, one of the top Biomedical Research Institutes in Europe, and the open-access scientific publisher Frontiers, she now works as a freelance content developer, helping organizations communicate complex ideas with clarity, creativity and impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Writer and Content Producer at Self-employed
August 1, 2025 - Present
Full-spectrum project development from concept and narrative shaping to writing, editing and production (in collaboration with multimedia professionals when relevant). Multilingual translations; applying science communication craft to diverse subjects and formats; writing press releases, video scripts, news articles and social media content.
Senior Science Writer at Frontiers Media SA
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Promoted Frontiers Forum Live events and its flagship journal Frontiers in Science; wrote press releases, lay summaries, interviews, website copy and social media copy; produced videos and infographics; editing and proofreading; advising scientists on presentation accessibility and flow.
Science Writer & Content Developer at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown (Champalimaud Foundation)
May 1, 2012 - September 1, 2022
Founding member of the Centre’s Science Communication Office; project management; writing, editing and proofreading of press releases, news articles, reports and social media; curation and production of exhibits; video production; designing and supporting educational activities; organizing scientific and outreach events; liaising with scientists and journalists.

Education

BA in Molecular Biochemistry at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
PhD in Behavioral and Molecular Neuroscience at Rutgers University, USA
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Life Sciences, Healthcare