Alison Bashford

Alison Bashford is a historian of science and medicine. She is a professor at the University of Melbourne and has written extensively on the history of science, medicine, and technology. She is known for her work on the history of psychiatry and the history of science in Australia. She has also been a vocal advocate for the importance of science education and critical thinking. Alison has a PhD in history from the University of Melbourne and has held various academic positions throughout her career. She is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and has received several awards for her contributions to the field of science history.