Dr Zoe Bolton is The Future of Human Reproduction Partnership and Communications Manager. She has worked at Lancaster University in research management roles since 2018 with a focus on interdisciplinary research. Previously, Zoe worked in marketing and public relations, and as a journalist for the national press. She is interested in effective research and science communication, and in how to foster responsible and informed debate about controversial areas of science, particularly in the context of future reproductive technologies. Her role on The Future of Human Reproduction programme is to build diverse and sustainable networks with a range of stakeholders; and to manage externally-facing communications and engagement activities via the project’s website, social media platforms, events and grant schemes, and by facilitating relationships with media organisations and policy influencers. Zoe has a PhD and MA in English Literature from Lancaster University, and a PGDip in Journalism from the London College of Printing.