Cathleen O’Grady

Contributing writer

Cathleen O’Grady is a freelance science journalist based in Scotland. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Hakai, National Geographic and Science, among others. She covers behavioral and life sciences, research integrity and science policy.

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Building an autism research registry: Q&A with Tony Charman

By Cathleen O’Grady
25 July 2024 | 8 min read
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Spectrum 10K consultation report delayed

By Cathleen O’Grady
7 March 2024 | 3 min read

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