San Francisco Bay Area
How you communicate your research is too important to be “good enough.” Reviewers are busy, readers are distracted, and what feels clear to you can read as dense, disorganized, or unconvincing. I’m a trained biomedical scientist and former clinical researcher, so I also understand the pressures to publish, secure funding, and present work clearly. I now collaborate with scientists and clinicians to transform complex, dense writing into clear, persuasive manuscripts that get published, grants that get funded, and presentations that are remembered. For nearly 15 years, I’ve partnered with researchers to publish in high‑impact journals (eg, JAMA Internal Medicine, Nature Communications, Science Translational Medicine, Cell, PNAS), secure millions in funding from federal and foundation agencies (eg, NIH, NSF, Gates Foundation), and build engaging presentations (eg, seminars, keynotes, TEDx talks). Backed by 25 years of teaching, I’ve also trained thousands of scientists, clinicians, and medical communicators worldwide to help them communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively. As a speaker and mentor, I share my expertise on writing fundamentals, writing systems, ethical practices, and engaging audiences. WHO I WORK WITH: Scientists, clinicians, and health science teams — from individuals navigating their first submission to lab groups, academic departments, and pharma/biotech organizations investing in high-quality writing and editing support for their teams. HOW I HELP: · Substantive editing for manuscripts, case studies, book chapters, grant proposals, and other documents in medicine and the health sciences. · Scientific and medical writing training for labs, programs, and departments that want high‑quality writing produced faster and easier. · Coaching and speaking to guide experts in writing and presenting with clarity, credibility, and confidence. My mission is to equip you with the principles, resources, and systems you need to showcase your work and advance your career. If you’re ready to submit stronger papers and proposals, communicate with more confidence, and make sure your work has the impact it deserves — connect with me here or reach me at [email protected].
🎓 Train scientists, clinicians, and medical writers worldwide through online courses and live workshops that equip them with the writing skills, systems, and resources to produce high-quality work faster and easier. 💻 Provide real-time, personalized coaching on refining writing, streamlining writing processes, and navigating productivity challenges. ✍️ Edit scientific and medical manuscripts, grant proposals, and research documents for scientists, clinicians, and biotech teams. Clients have published in high-impact journals (eg, JAMA Internal Medicine, Nature Communications, Science Translational Medicine, Cell) and secured millions in federal and foundation funding (eg, NIH, NSF, NREF) 💡 Coach and consult with scientists and clinicians on communication strategy, publication planning, and good publication practices that help them present their work with clarity, credibility, and confidence. 📝 Author articles on scientific and medical writing to help scientists, clinicians, and medical communicators strengthen their writing skills — including to critically evaluate and edit AI-generated text.
• Managed the development of medical manuscripts on COVID-19 for one of the largest health systems in the US. • Collaborated with faculty and residents to meet publication deadlines during a fast-moving public health crisis. • Edited and wrote medical manuscripts and grant applications, ensuring scientific accuracy, clarity, and adherence to agency requirements. • Drafted lay summaries and press releases that translate complex research findings for public audiences. • Guided authors through the publication approval process and facilitated communication across teams to keep projects on track and on time.
• Edited and wrote biomedical manuscripts, grant proposals, and research documents for faculty and trainees at an independent biomedical research institute affiliated with UCSF. • Designed and taught scientific writing and presentation courses for researchers and trainees to build individual and institutional capacity for clear, effective scientific communication. • Developed and implemented editorial guidelines that established consistent standards for the organization. • Managed editorial team workflow and oversaw quality and timely delivery across multiple concurrent projects. • Authored and edited press releases and content for the institution’s external and internal websites.
• Managed multiple cardiology clinical trials at UCSF — building an understanding of research workflows, regulatory demands, and clinical pressures. • Wrote and edited regulatory documents including IRB applications, informed consent forms, and SOPs — developing a deep familiarity with the regulatory writing standards that underpin clinical research. • Reviewed research protocols and contributed to strategic discussions about the scientific and clinical feasibility of proposed studies. • Oversaw study staff and ensured adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements across multiple concurrent trials. • Prepared and negotiated clinical trial budgets, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across research teams.
• Supported clinicians and researchers in writing, editing, and submitting manuscripts, grant proposals, study protocols, and IRB applications — providing end-to-end publication and funding support. • Led strategic discussions about study development, grant applications, and publication planning to help clinicians navigate the full arc from research idea to published findings. • Mentored resident physicians on securing funding, designing research studies, and understanding regulatory requirements. • Created a repository of educational materials to guide residents through the study development process.
• Wrote and edited clinical research manuscripts, protocols, and regulatory documents. • Coordinated clinical study procedures, including staff training, patient enrollment monitoring, and data collection and analysis. • Collaborated in developing and implementing clinical research and quality improvement studies.
• Revised patient discharge instructions to translate complex clinical language into clear plain language. • Facilitated discussions to improve patient education materials and clinical workflows. • Mentored resident physicians on developing clinical research projects and writing manuscripts.