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Prior to studying at Exeter (2005-2009), Alex Powell spent 15 years working as a technologist in science publishing (Elsevier Science; Oxford University Press) and as a software systems developer at the UK Parliament. His first degree was in Biochemistry and his MSc was in Knowledge-Based Systems. He is currently an information systems consultant and is writing a book on programming.
Powell, A., ‘Biological Mechanisms: A Case Study in Conceptual Plasticity’. Forthcoming in: Davies and Michelini (eds.), Frontiere della biologia. Prospettive filosofiche sulle scienze della vita (Mimesis, Milano). (Preprint available: email Alex if interested.)
Powell, A. and Dupré, J., ‘From molecules to systems: the importance of looking both ways.’ Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part C (Biological and Biomedical Sciences), 40(1), 2009, pp 54-64. (doi:10.1016/j.shpsc.2008.12.007)
O'Malley, M.A., Powell, A., Davies, J. and Calvert, J., ‘Knowledge-making distinctions in synthetic biology.’ BioEssays 30(1), 2008, pp 57–65.
Powell, A., O'Malley, M.A., Müller-Wille, S., Calvert, J. and Dupré, J., ‘Disciplinary baptisms: A comparison of the naming stories of genetics, molecular biology, genomics and systems biology.’ History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences, 29(1), 2007, pp 5–32.
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