Sullivan (pictured) is a former scientist who studied malaria and other tropical diseases before working as a research fellow for the Francis Crick Institute. 

Post is an impartial research and knowledge exchange within the UK parliament. It publishes peer-reviewed briefings and maintains a network of academics to support legislative scrutiny and policy development in parliament.

The board of Post is comprised of MPs, peers, scientists and researchers.

Post has announced 10 new research projects this quarter, covering topics including birthrate decline, cultivated meat and the UK stem skills pipeline.    

Work will now begin to gather evidence and insights from the UK research community and stakeholders on these subjects, before producing briefings for MPs and peers to refer to.

Sullivan said: “We live in a world where the line between fact and fiction is not always clear. What is clear is that Post’s rigorous, concise briefings are exactly what  parliamentarians need to help support their work. Post briefings provide impartial evidence on various and wide-ranging subjects spanning science, technology, innovation, environment and social sciences.

"I am very proud to be the new chair of Post and will  ensure that I do all I can to promote the importance of and confidence in good information in parliament, so that laws work for the people they impact.”

Photo credit: Lauren Sullivan ©House of Commons/Roger Harris