The team

The people behind every word.

Health content is only as trustworthy as the people who write and review it. Here’s our team — credentials, bios, and the work they put their name on.

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Dr. Elena Whitford

Head of Science

Cognitive neuroscientist focused on memory consolidation and ecologically-valid cognitive training. Leads the science team at BrightYears and reviews every piece of content for accuracy.

  • ✓PhD, Cognitive Neuroscience — University College London
  • ✓Postdoctoral fellowship in memory research at Stanford
  • ✓12+ years studying working memory and aging
  • ✓Peer reviewer for the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience
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James Reyes

Senior Writer

Science writer who specializes in turning peer-reviewed cognitive research into things you can actually do on a Tuesday. Every post is reviewed by Dr. Whitford before publication.

  • ✓MA, Science Communication — Imperial College London
  • ✓Former staff writer at a national health publication
  • ✓Reviewed by Dr. Elena Whitford, PhD