Julia Fussell

Julia Fussell is a senior research fellow within the Environmental Research Group at Imperial College London. Through the analysis and synthesis of research results, she disseminates information on the health effects of air pollution

through the preparation of a wide range of published material.

The latter spans articles for peer reviewed journals, official statements for government agencies, systematic reviews for

international public health agencies and research organisations and educational material for industry. Prior to this position, Julia worked as a freelance writer. Her assignments included expert opinions for industry, scientific

papers for academia and reviews for clients including the World Health Organisation and US Health Effects Institute.

Julia’s scientific career began at Glaxo Wellcome, where she investigated the efficacy of cytotoxics, monoclonocal antibodies and gene therapy within early phase oncology clinical trials. She devised clinical development plans for regulatory approval, wrote protocols, oversaw international clinical development and prepared final study reports

for regulatory dossiers. A subsequent move into corporate communications within the company involved precise communication of key themes and policy statements to select and strategically chosen target audiences. Julia gained a PhD at the University of Southampton, UK.