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Freelance biomedical consultant | Expert in writing literature review

Profile Summary

NUS Master of Science graduate with 8 years of biomedical research experience and first-author publications in prestigious journals such as Trends in Molecular Medicine. I specialize in manuscript proofreading, scientific editing, literature reviews and academic writing support for researchers, students, and biotech clients. I also offer biology or biomedical tutoring or consultation. My consulting services focus on strategic research planning, scientific advisory, manuscript writing and proofreading, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes for biotech startups and academic institutions.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Oxidative Stress & Mitochondrial Function
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Genome Sequencing
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ RNA Synthesis
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Gene Regulation
• ☆ Stem Cell Research
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Cryosectioning
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Biomarker Discovery
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Cell Line Engineering
• ☆ Large Scale Cell Culture
• ☆ 3D Cell Culture
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Population Genetics
• ☆ Artificial Organs
• ☆ Cytometry
• ☆ Cell Aging
• ☆ Human Biology
• ☆ Precision Medicine
• ☆ Endocrinology
• ☆ Diabetes
• ☆ Metabolism & Metabolic Disease
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Medical Writing
• ☆ Medical Content Writing
• ☆ Healthcare Communications
• ☆ Research Summaries & Abstracts
• ☆ Medical Copywriting
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Grant Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Medical Writing, Technical Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Fact Checking, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting

Work Experience

Postgraduate Student

National University of Singapore

August 2021 - March 2026

Internship student

Chugai Pharmabody Research Pte Ltd

January 2024 - June 2024

Research Officer

Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology

June 2020 - June 2021

Research Officer/Senior Research Officer

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

June 2020 - June 2021

Education

Masters of Science

National University of Singapore

August 2021 - March 2026

Bachelor’s in Biological sciences

Nanyang Technological University

August 2016 - August 2020

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Lay Shuen Tan, Hwee Hui Lau, Essam M. Abdelalim, Chin Meng Khoo, Richard M. O’Brien, E. Shyong Tai, Adrian Kee Keong Teo (2025). The role of glucose-6-phosphatase activity in glucose homeostasis and its potential for diabetes therapy . Trends in Molecular Medicine.

Lay Shuen Tan, Juin Ting Chen, Lillian Yuxian Lim, Adrian Kee Keong Teo (2022). Manufacturing clinical‐grade human induced pluripotent stem cell‐derived beta cells for diabetes treatment . Cell Proliferation.

Lay Shuen Tan, Resilind Su Ern Chew, Natasha Hui Jin Ng, Adrian Kee Keong Teo (2021). Protocol for the generation of pancreatic and hepatic progenitors from human pluripotent stem cells for gene regulatory assays . STAR Protocols.