About

Alison Irvine is a science writer and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. She is a Publications Manager and Senior Writer on the Clinical Communication team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In this role, she collaborates with physicians in the Department of Medicine to capture and share advances in cancer research and patient care.

She is the founding organizer and an Executive Board Member of the Biodesign Challenge, a global competition and educational program that pairs art and science students to envision the future of biotechnology. In 2019, Alison was an artist-in-residence at The Innovative Genomics Institute and Stochastic Labs, exploring the future of CRISPR gene-editing technology. In addition, she teaches courses on biodesign and biomaterials at The Cooper Union and Pratt Institute. Alison has written articles on emerging technologies and bioethics for Popular Science Magazine, The Center for Genetics and Society, and The Innovative Genomics Institute.

Presentations and Panels

Panel: “Artists Explore the Future of Genomic Innovation” - MAX Festival, 2019

Presentation: Artist Talk - Innovative Genomics Institute, 2019

Presentation: “A Peak at the Possibilities of Biodesign” - ECHO Dubai, 2017

Panel: “Living Technologies” - ECHO Dubai, 2017

Presentation: Design Against Denial Conference, City College of New York, 2017

Presentation: Parsons School of Design, 2017

Presentation: “Biodesign Challenge: A Lesson Across Disciplines” - Arizona State University, 2017

Workshop + Presentation: “Prototyping the Future of Cities” - Thought for Food Conference, Zurich, Switzerland, 2016

Exhibitions

Ars Electronica, Austria - September 5th - 9th, 2019
Pieces Featured: Genomic Tapestries #1 and #2

Reclaiming the Future, San Francisco - August 17th, 2019
Pieces Featured: Genetic Futures Series including Genomic Tapestries