I use my extensive academic experience, keen eye for detail and ability to rapidly understand complex new topics to copy-edit, proofread and generally polish manuscripts headed for submission. I really enjoy helping clients writing in English as a second language get their key messages across in a clear an concise way, and it's always amazing how many beneficial tweaks can be made to even the smoothest of drafts.I've been in and around the academic game for a fair while now, and I've… Show more I use my extensive academic experience, keen eye for detail and ability to rapidly understand complex new topics to copy-edit, proofread and generally polish manuscripts headed for submission. I really enjoy helping clients writing in English as a second language get their key messages across in a clear an concise way, and it's always amazing how many beneficial tweaks can be made to even the smoothest of drafts.I've been in and around the academic game for a fair while now, and I've got first hand experience of the ups, downs and challenges of academic writing and publishing. I know how time-pressured and frustrating it can be, and how the need to publish can become overbearing. I'm here to help. I know the ropes and the requirements, and I've dealt with enough pedantic 'Reviewer 2's' to know how to placate them, even before submission. I approach manuscript editing from the perspective of a reviewer or the intended audience, and my clients appreciate the detailed feedback. A light copy edit or proofread is always an option though!In terms of dissertations, my approach is a little different to papers for peer review. I stick to the ethical code and ensure that the writing is all the student's. I have supervised honours and master's projects, and can confidently guide you through the minefield of academic dissertation writing. I know that it's a challenge — the rules are hard to remember at first and there are so many sections that kind of seem the same! I'll nudge you along with detailed and constructive feedback plus example text so you can build your own first class dissertation.If you're still having a read then you may be interested to know that I have written, edited and reviewed a lot of research grants, fellowships and funding proposals, including big government ones here in the UK and USA. Let me know if you'd like some feedback, copyediting or proofreading on yours. Orcid Identifier: 0000-0002-5903-995X Show less

As visiting researcher at the University of Plymouth, UK, I gave guest lectures on coral reef biology and conservation and supervised honours and Masters students in their projects. I mentored and trained students, including in lab work and academic writing. During my time at Plymouth, I used my role to become engaged with 500 Women Scientists, a grass-roots organisation tackling gender inequality and discrimination in academic. I attended the Game Changers workshop for diversity… Show more As visiting researcher at the University of Plymouth, UK, I gave guest lectures on coral reef biology and conservation and supervised honours and Masters students in their projects. I mentored and trained students, including in lab work and academic writing. During my time at Plymouth, I used my role to become engaged with 500 Women Scientists, a grass-roots organisation tackling gender inequality and discrimination in academic. I attended the Game Changers workshop for diversity equality and inclusion in STEM, held at the Alan Turing Institute. I also published a solo-author opinion article in a Nature journal. Show less

I set Seeking Survivors up as a Charity to continue the coral reef research that I had instigated during my time with GDFCF in Area de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG), Costa Rica. The focus of Seeking Survivors was to monitor, sample and survey the corals and coral reefs in and around Sector Marino, ACG’s marine protected area, and to better understand coral immune system dynamics. As Lead Scientist, I brought together a diverse and collaborative international team of volunteers… Show more I set Seeking Survivors up as a Charity to continue the coral reef research that I had instigated during my time with GDFCF in Area de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG), Costa Rica. The focus of Seeking Survivors was to monitor, sample and survey the corals and coral reefs in and around Sector Marino, ACG’s marine protected area, and to better understand coral immune system dynamics. As Lead Scientist, I brought together a diverse and collaborative international team of volunteers, students, local operators and donors to achieve out charitable objectives, which focussed on research and public outreach. I designed, planned and undertook the field work in Costa Rica, and established an alliance with the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, UK to further explore coral immunity. With the tireless help of a team of students, we established an anemone farm of clonal Aiptasia and designed and funded a new coral wet lab that was to be used to conduct controlled experiments to explore anemone immune dynamics in response to adverse conditions. Experiments planned were based on the theory proposed in my opinion article Immunity and the Coral Crisis, https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-018-0097-4 Unfortunately, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic we were unable to conduct our activities and we took the difficult decision to close Seeking Survivors. We have recently published an article on some of the data Seeking Survivors collected, which highlights the impact of cold water and harmful algal blooms on coral reef collapse in the Tropical Eastern Pacific. The paper can be found here: https://peerj.com/articles/14081.pdf Show less

I trained as a Nutrition and Health Coach and started my own business helping clients achieve better health through carefully considered diet and lifestyle modifications. I had a desire to help people, perhaps triggered by my husband's cancer diagnosis, and a particular interest in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. I used my scientific and immunological expertise to guide my coaching strategies and developed motivational interviewing and counselling skills to ensure my clients achieved… Show more I trained as a Nutrition and Health Coach and started my own business helping clients achieve better health through carefully considered diet and lifestyle modifications. I had a desire to help people, perhaps triggered by my husband's cancer diagnosis, and a particular interest in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. I used my scientific and immunological expertise to guide my coaching strategies and developed motivational interviewing and counselling skills to ensure my clients achieved their goals. Show less

I was Science Advisor to Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund (GDFCF). In my role, I established, funded and managed an international and multidisciplinary coral conservation project with a focus on coral health and engaging the local community in conservation. GDFCF promotes the long term survival of ecosystems and biodiversity of Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG, www.acguanacaste.ac.cr) on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, through conservation, education, science-based… Show more I was Science Advisor to Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund (GDFCF). In my role, I established, funded and managed an international and multidisciplinary coral conservation project with a focus on coral health and engaging the local community in conservation. GDFCF promotes the long term survival of ecosystems and biodiversity of Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG, www.acguanacaste.ac.cr) on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, through conservation, education, science-based management, and biodiversity development. Show less

Postdoctoral researcher in the School of Integrative Biology.