Adrian Coakley began his journey with National Geographic in 2007 as a photo editor, assuming numerous pivotal roles across the organization. Initiall

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Adrian Coakley began his journey with National Geographic in 2007 as a photo editor, assuming numerous pivotal roles across the organization. Initially contributing to the National Geographic Books division, his projects explored themes of outer space, human origins, photography, and many others. He later transitioned to National Geographic Magazine, where he worked in print and digital platforms, focusing on exploration and adventure. In 2019, he returned to his roots and rejoined National Geographic Books as the director of photography, where his approach continues to shape the visual storytelling landscape. Coakley has long been fascinated with the intersection of art and science in visual communication. In 2023, he collaborated with renowned Science Photographer Anand Varma on a photographically curated coffee table book titled, “Invisible Wonders.”

Assistant Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology and Director of the Neuroscience Microscopy Core at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill