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Hire Dr. Rachel S.

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Enthusiastic science communicator | Freelance scientific editor | Cell biologist with 8+ years experience

Profile Summary

Hi there! I am a cellular and molecular biologist and expert science communicator with over 8 years of experience in crafting scientific writing and illustrations appropriate for academics, the public, and students. I have a proven track record of successfully publishing scientific manuscripts in high-impact journals, writing and securing grants, publishing popular science articles, and creating educational materials. I have a background in fine arts and am an expert in using Adobe Illustrator to produce aesthetically pleasing scientific figures, infographics, and illustrations. I additionally have extensive experience editing academic pieces in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Learn more: https://www.rachelstewartphd.com/ My scientific expertise lies in: - Biology of the cell nucleus (including proteins of the nuclear envelope and chromatin) - Cellular mechanotransduction, mechanosensing, and mechanics - Cellular adhesion (both intercellular and intracellular) - Cellular and molecular functions of the myocardium and epidermis - Genetic manipulation and physiology of tissue culture cells (including primary keratinocytes), mice, S. pombe yeast, and D. melanogaster flies My previous experience includes: - Consulting with other academics on their scientific manuscripts, dissertations, and fellowship applications as a Writing Advisor with Yale University's Graduate Writing Lab. - Providing freelance proofreading and editing services on multiple academic projects, including doctoral dissertations. - Mentoring and tutoring students. - Publishing popular science articles in Yale Scientific Magazine and Massive Science Inc., condensing complex primary research manuscripts into articles appropriate for a general audience. - Creating scientific illustrations and infographics for publications, posters, and presentations. - Producing educational materials, including syllabi, lessons, homework assignments, grammar tutorials, and tutorials on scientific figure making, for elementary school students, university students, and graduate students.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Scientific Animation & Illustration
• ★ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Biology/Life Sciences
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Chromatin
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Histology
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Science Outreach
• ☆ Science Education
• ☆ Research
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Medical Illustration
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Grant Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research

Writing Technical Writing, Newswriting

Research Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research

February 2018 - Present

Education

PhD in Cell Biology

Yale University

September 2012 - December 2017

MPhil in Cell Biology

Yale University

September 2012 - June 2014

BSc in Biology, concentration in Biochemistry

Haverford College

September 2008 - June 2012

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Stewart RM, Rodriguez EC, King MC(2019). Ablation of SUN2-containing LINC complexes drives cardiac hypertrophy without interstitial fibrosis . Molecular biology of the cell.

Stewart RM, Zubek AE, Rosowski KA, Schreiner SM, Horsley V, King MC(2015). Nuclear-cytoskeletal linkages facilitate cross talk between the nucleus and intercellular adhesions . The Journal of cell biology.

Jackrel ME, DeSantis ME, Martinez BA, Castellano LM, Stewart RM, Caldwell KA, Caldwell GA, Shorter J(2014). Potentiated Hsp104 variants antagonize diverse proteotoxic misfolding events . Cell.

Brahme NN, Harburger DS, Kemp-O'Brien K, Stewart R, Raghavan S, Parsons M, Calderwood DA(2013). Kindlin binds migfilin tandem LIM domains and regulates migfilin focal adhesion localization and recruitment dynamics . The Journal of biological chemistry.

BOOK CHAPTER

(2018). Integration of Biochemical and Mechanical Signals at the Nuclear Periphery: Impacts on Skin Development and Disease . Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine.