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Freelance Medical & Science Writer (5+ years of experience) | Manuscript Editing, Proofreading & Publication Support

Profile Summary

I began my career as a medical editor, working with academics worldwide to prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. I then moved into science writing, a role I continue to enjoy today, with over 100 articles written for more than 35 companies globally. Alongside this, I worked in London as a medical writer in healthcare communications, creating content for leading pharmaceutical clients. I have since returned to freelancing full-time, balancing academic editing with science writing for industry. As a British science and medical writer, my published work includes white papers, blogs, technical reports, and eBook chapters, covering fields as diverse as CAR-T therapies, oncology, analytical chemistry, materials science, sustainability, and AI in healthcare. I have also co-authored peer-reviewed research in BMJ Open, with another manuscript under review. With a background in biology (MBiol) and microbiology (MSc, graduating top of my class), my expertise spans: - Manuscript editing & proofreading – journal submissions, systematic reviews, original research, case studies - Science communication – white papers, blogs, public-facing science articles, technical reports - Publication support – journal selection, formatting, and reference management - Medical communications – slide decks, educational materials, plain-language summaries I provide a simple and transparent service: share a draft, receive a clear price quote (typically calculated by word count, not time), and get a fully revised version by the agreed deadline, with tracked changes for selective acceptance. My goal is to help researchers save time, reduce stress, and maximize the impact of their work. My standard rate is usually per word (£0.063–£0.070). I’m also open to project-based fees for clarity.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiome Research
• ☆ Food Microbiology
• ☆ Pathogenesis
• ☆ Clinical Microbiology
• ☆ Pharmacovigilance/Drug Safety Monitoring
• ☆ Human Biology
• ☆ Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• ☆ Colorectal Cancer
• ☆ Crohn's Disease
• ☆ Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• ☆ Infectious Disease
• ☆ Viral Diseases
• ☆ Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
• ☆ Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
• ☆ COVID-19
• ☆ Antibiotic Resistance Research
• ☆ Antibiotic Stewardship
• ☆ HIV/AIDS Treatment
• ☆ Cardiovascular Disease
• ☆ Vascular Medicine
• ☆ Clinical Laboratory Science
• ☆ Anatomic Pathology
• ☆ Clinical Pathology
• ☆ Health Informatics
• ☆ Traditional Medicine
• ☆ Health Education
• ☆ Zoonoses
• ☆ Rheumatology
• ☆ Osteoporosis
• ☆ Medical Sciences
• ☆ Inflammation
• ☆ Medical Equipment & Supplies
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Fact Checking
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Medical Writing
• ☆ Medical Content Writing
• ☆ SEO Medical Writing
• ☆ Healthcare Communications
• ☆ Patient Education Materials
• ☆ Research Summaries & Abstracts
• ☆ Medical Copywriting
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Case Studies
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Copywriting
• ☆ Blog Posts
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing

Services

• Writing
• Research

Writing Medical Writing, Copywriting, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Work Experience

Freelance Science Writer

AzoNetwork

October 2020 - Present

Associate Medical Writer

SYNERGY VISION

March 2022 - May 2023

Associate Medical Writer

Wave Healthcare Communications

May 2021 - March 2022

Medical Editor

Cactus Communications

July 2018 - July 2019

Education

MSc Microbiology and Infection

University of Birmingham

October 2019 - August 2020

MBiol in Biology

University of York

September 2013 - August 2017

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

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Michael Eigenschink, Luise Bellach, Sebastian R. Leonard, Tom E. Dablander, Julian Maier, Fabian Dablander, Harald H. Sitte (2021). Traditional Chinese medicine: A Bayesian network model of public awareness, usage determinants, and perception of scientific support in Austria .