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I language edit manuscripts that are scientifically worthy of publication but that have been written by authors who have English as a second language. My role is to use my expertise and knowledge to edit the language to get it up to a standard acceptable for publication.I have a range of experience working for large publishing companies as well as taking on smaller projects for individual clients.I also edit life science text books prior to publication, working to specific style… Show more I language edit manuscripts that are scientifically worthy of publication but that have been written by authors who have English as a second language. My role is to use my expertise and knowledge to edit the language to get it up to a standard acceptable for publication.I have a range of experience working for large publishing companies as well as taking on smaller projects for individual clients.I also edit life science text books prior to publication, working to specific style guidelines and strict deadlines. Regular clients include large publishing companies, such as Elsevier and Oxford University Press, independent publishers, students, and researchers. Show less

I worked as part of a collaborative team researching the potential anti-cancer effects of metformin, a widely used antihyperglycaemic drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The project aimed to elucidate the mechanism of action of metformin on lipid pathways in breast cancer cell using cell models as well as human tissue as part of a clinical trial. The investigation used a wide range of laboratory skills, method development, and required strong team work to successfully bring together… Show more I worked as part of a collaborative team researching the potential anti-cancer effects of metformin, a widely used antihyperglycaemic drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The project aimed to elucidate the mechanism of action of metformin on lipid pathways in breast cancer cell using cell models as well as human tissue as part of a clinical trial. The investigation used a wide range of laboratory skills, method development, and required strong team work to successfully bring together the two areas of expertise.My role in the project included effectively liaising with team members, experimental design, data handling and manipulation, and oral and written presentations. I also trained staff in new techniques and chaired a monthly journal club. In addition to orally presenting the findings of the study to peers in-house and at other institutions, I also contributed to writing manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals. Show less

Oxford Laboratory for Integrative Physiology (OXLIP), University of OxfordI carried out investigative research for several research projects in human lipid metabolism as part of the OXLIP group headed by Prof Keith Frayn. I used a range of laboratory techniques to analyse samples from human volunteers, such as isolation of lipoproteins using density gradients and ultracentrifugation, extraction and isolation of lipids from plasma and tissue, fattyacid analysis using gas… Show more Oxford Laboratory for Integrative Physiology (OXLIP), University of OxfordI carried out investigative research for several research projects in human lipid metabolism as part of the OXLIP group headed by Prof Keith Frayn. I used a range of laboratory techniques to analyse samples from human volunteers, such as isolation of lipoproteins using density gradients and ultracentrifugation, extraction and isolation of lipids from plasma and tissue, fattyacid analysis using gas chromatography, measurement of metabolites using enzyme assays via an automated biochemical analyser, RIAs, and ELISAs. Other responsibilities included data handling and manipulation, general maintenance of the laboratory, staff training and upkeep of training files, managing quality controls for various techniques, and contributed to several publications in peer-reviewed journals. I was also a laboratory safety officer, laboratory first aid officer, organised a fortnightly journal club and tutorial session, and co-supervised a final year undergraduate project. Show less

Diabetes Trials Unit, University of OxfordI analysed samples in a diabetes research laboratory for numerous research projects as well as hospital patients. I also assisted in the running of a UK-wide quality control scheme.