Anna Rogers | Writer

Education


Master of Arts University of California, Berkeley
2019-2022
Molecular and Cell Biology (GPA: 3.97/4.0)




Bachelor of Arts Smith College
2013-2017
Biological Sciences, magna cum laude (GPA: 3.80/4.0)

Editorial Fellow
Mother Jones

2025








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Science Writer
NHGRI

20222025


For over two years, I worked as a science writer at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), a federal agency within the NIH. I worked on stories ranging from basic science to health equity. I also served as lead editor for the newsletter The Genomics Landscape.

I left the NIH in February of 2025 because of directives from the current administration. Links may be broken as some of my and my colleague’s work was removed in response to anti-DEI executive orders.


Multidrug-resistant pathogens living on the skin spread widely in nursing homes, 2025

Leading AI models struggle to identify genetic conditions from patient written descriptions, 2024

Scientists generate the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates, 2024

Researchers optimize genetic tests for diverse populations to tackle health disparities, 2024

Researchers assemble the first complete sequence of a human Y chromosome, 2023

Scientists discover clues to aging and healing from a squishy sea creature, 2023

NIH researchers discover new gene in a toxic competition among yeast, 2023

NIH software assembles complete genome sequences on demand, 2023

NIH scientists discover a rare neurological disease involving cellular recycling, 2023




A protein’s unique flexibility may help it respond when viruses attack, 2024

Studying mitochondrial DNA sheds light on the importance of vitamins, 2024

NHGRI recognizes leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the genomics workforce, 2023

Bettie Graham retires after over 50 years of federal service, 2024


Science Writer
Freelance


Almost every story is in some part a science story, which has led me to cover diverse topics as a freelance science writer. My work has appeared in both science-oriented outlets like Scientific American and Discover, as well as broader publications like Slate and Teen Vogue. You can check out my journalism page to find examples.

I’ve also been a contract freelancer for science journals and publications such as the Public Library of Science (PLOS) and Live Science.
Man's body crawling with parasitic worms after infected kidney transplant at US hospital, 2025



When people express love, they feel more loved, 2025

How membranes may have brought about the chemistry of life on earth, 2025

Mouse brains register the difference between touching something and being touched, 2025

Use of antifungals in agriculture may increase resistance in an infectious yeast, 2025

Bluesky is similarly structured to other social media, but with some unusual features, 2025

Rats anticipate location of food-guarding robots when foraging, 2025

New study reveals unique insights into the life and death of Stone Age individuals from modern-day Ukraine, 2024

Male mice use female mice to distract aggressors and avoid conflict, 2024

Scientists use machine learning to predict diversity of tree species in forests, 2024

Seeking social proximity improves flight routes among pigeons, 2024

Methods to quit smoking effective regardless of mental health history, 2024

Study finds increased anxiety and PTSD among people who remained in Ukraine, 2024


Professional Development


Developmental Editing I, UCLA Extension
MIT Knight Science Journalism Fact-checking Workshop
National Association of Science Writers (NASW) member



Volunteer Experience


Regularly contributing Wikipedia editor
Inclusive MCB+ Mentorship Program Co-director
Project SHORT and Científico Latino Application Mentor
Bay Area Scientists in Schools Volunteer Instructor
Smith College STEM Outreach Volunteer Instructor

Years


2025
2022
2023







2022
202021
202022
201920
2017

Honors and Awards


Kelly Government Solutions Distinguished Achievement Award
UC Berkeley Oustanding Graduate Student Instructor
Project SHORT Essay Contest Winner
NSF GRFP Honorable Mention
Nominated to the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Nominated to the Sigma Xi Honor Society
Margaret Wemple Brigham Prize for Microbiology




Research Experience


Lareau Lab, UC Berkeley
Knoechel Lab, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Katz Lab, Smith College
Intsitute Jacques Monod, Université Paris Diderot

Years


2024
2022
2021
2021
2017
2017 + 2021
2017







202022
201719
201417
2016

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