Grace Wade is a US-based health reporter for New Scientist focused on public health, nutrition and biotechnology. Prior to joining New Scientist, Grace worked as an associate features editor for Health Magazine and an associate health editor for Insider. She was also a contributor and fact-checker for Popular Science covering wildlife, the environment and health. 

She holds a dual degree in journalism and science in human cultures with a concentration in environment, science and society from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.