Thomas Sumner

Senior Staff Writer and Media Manager, Simons Foundation

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Thomas Sumner is a science communicator, journalist and editor in New York City with more than 10 years of experience. He is the senior staff writer and media manager for the Simons Foundation. His work has appeared in such publications as Science, the San Jose Mercury News, LiveScience, Business Insider and Fox News.

Sumner previously covered the earth sciences beat for Science News Magazine. Before that, he interned at Science, the American Geophysical Union, Stanford University, Inside Science and the Salinas Californian. Sumner studied as a graduate student in the University of California, Santa Cruz’s Science Communication Program. Before going into journalism, Sumner assisted space weather research and studied physics at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Latest Content Authored

Two SFARI Investigators Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

This year’s new cohort of National Academy of Medicine members includes two investigators funded by the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI). Election to the academy “recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.”

Kelsey Martin to lead the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative, Neuroscience Collaborations

The Simons Foundation is delighted to announce that neuroscientist Kelsey Martin will be the next director of SFARI. Starting in September 2021, she will helm SFARI’s continuing work to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders by funding innovative high-quality research.