About us

ScienceInform was founded by Dr. Ed Zanders, a biomedical research scientist with many years' experience both in academia and in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. His experiences of training for other companies convinced him that it is possible to convey technical information to clients with no prior scientific knowledge, provided the courses are designed and delivered with rigorous attention to detail. Unlike many other companies, who use a team of consultants employed on an ad hoc basis, we use one (or at most two) trainers to deliver fully integrated courses.

ScienceInform provides customised training for a range of delegates, from those with no technical background, to those with science PhDs. Based in Cambridge England, ScienceInform is at the centre of the United Kingdom's biotechnology hub and is up-to-date with the latest science and business information.

Biographies of our trainers

Edward Zanders

Ed has over twenty-five years' experience in research in biochemistry and related sciences, both within academia and as a Senior Research Manager at Glaxo in the United Kingdom and Switzerland. He held senior management positions within several Cambridge biotechnology companies prior to establishing ScienceInform and is also a director of the biotechnology company BioVillage Ltd. He is the author of many scientific publications and has presented extensively at academic and drug discovery meetings and seminars.
In addition to communication of original scientific data to fellow specialists, Ed has considerable experience in training both students and non-scientists, and has consulted for other training companies on a freelance basis.

John Pearce

John is a chemist by training with over thirty years' experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Following graduation he worked as a Drug Metabolism Scientist with both Smith Kline & French and Glaxo in the UK, followed by ten years in Project, Portfolio and Alliance Management with Glaxo Wellcome. John then moved to Switzerland where, for four years, he was Global Research Strategy Manager with Hoffmann-La Roche, prior to his current role as an independent consultant. During his career John has gained experience of managing people both by direct line and matrix management, including five years involvement in the design and execution of training courses for Project Leader development. He also brings an international perspective on the drug development process with a reputation for creating effective partnerships overseas across a variety of cultural backgrounds.

Lindsay MacLeod

Lindsay MacLeod is a trainer for the practical session of our Presentation Skills for Scientists course. She is an experienced London Blue Badge guide, being an official guide at The British Museum, The Houses of Parliament and Spencer House as well as on individually tailored tours. She is Chair of the Qualifications Board of the Institute of Tourist Guiding and has taught presentation skills to Blue Badge guides since 1991; she is therefore well qualified to provide practical training in key aspects of public speaking.