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"My area of expertise is neuroscience, and my doctoral research focused on the morphological and anatomical features of neurons that generate the inspiratory breathing rhythm and influence the respiratory motor pattern. I also have research experience in modeling/simulation and gene cloning. Over the course of my career, I have successfully coauthored grant proposals for funding from the NIH and several other funding agencies."

Victoria Akins, PhD

Applied Science - Neuroscience College of William & Mary

"I earned a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from MIT in 2008. In 2012, I received an M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin, where I conducted fundamental research on charge and mass transfer in optoelectronically active polymers. It was while in graduate school that I started as a contract editor with AJE. I eventually joined the company full-time and migrated to writing as part of Research Square's Video Production team. During those early years with the team (2016), I received an M.S. in Science and Technology Journalism from Texas A&M University. I have written for the Materials Research Society and the Council of Science Editors."

Danielle Haak

PhD, Natural Resource Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln

"I earned a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from MIT in 2008. In 2012, I received an M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin, where I conducted fundamental research on charge and mass transfer in optoelectronically active polymers. It was while in graduate school that I started as a contract editor with AJE. I eventually joined the company full-time and migrated to writing as part of the AJE Video Production team. During those early years with the team (2016), I received an M.S. in Science and Technology Journalism from Texas A&M University. I have written for the Materials Research Society and the Council of Science Editors."

Omar Fabian

PhD, Materials Science and Engineering University of Texas, Austin

"My areas of expertise are comparative physiology and evolutionary biology, and my research focused on a wide range of topics, including muscle physiology and carbohydrate metabolism, skeletal morphology, the evolution of metabolic rate, and the biomechanics and neuroanatomy of avian flight. In my 15 years as a researcher and professor, I collaborated on NSF and NIH grant applications at multiple R1 universities and was active in serving as a consultant to my peers on their own grant applications. In my current position as a manager of grant services at AJE, I use my experience as a scientist and an editor to ensure that work is matched with highly qualified members of our team to best meet the needs of our customers."

Robert Donovan, PhD

PhD, Integrative Physiology University of Colorado, Boulder

"My experience in research, teaching, and scientific writing has centered on ecology and environmental science, with a particular focus on the causes and consequences of invasions of natural communities by nonnative organisms. During my dissertation and postdoctoral work at the University of South Florida and the University of Florida, respectively, I collaborated on multiple NSF grant applications, successfully obtained grant funding from various other sources, and published several papers in competitive journals, often as first author. In my current position as a senior Academic Editor at AJE, I use this experience to help other scientists more effectively communicate their work and achieve their publication goals."

Kerry Stricker

PhD, Integrative Biology University of South Florida, Tampa

"As a researcher, I performed interdisciplinary research in a wide range of fields, primarily biochemistry and microbiology, focusing on bacterial communication and signaling pathways and group behavior. I wrote and collaborated on grant proposals and reports throughout my academic career, successfully obtaining funding for original research, and have reviewed proposals to the NIH, Office of Naval Research, and NSF. As an Academic Editor at AJE, I use my experience as a scientist and my breadth of knowledge to edit scientific manuscripts for both language and content and to review grant proposals."

Dhruv Arora

PhD, Biological Chemistry Stony Brook University, NY

"My areas of expertise are in cellular and molecular biology, with specific research experience in basic and translational projects in cancer biology and across all fields of immunology. During my research career and subsequently as a Science Writer, I contributed to the development of grant applications directed to institutional and national funders, as well as biotech and pharmaceutical companies. At RSC, I work as a Scientific Editor to help customers improve the presentation and logical flow of their manuscripts. I also participate in grant application reviews and custom editing of applications to help customers improve the presentation of proposed research plans."

Lindsay Ward-Kavanagh

PhD, Cell and Molecular Biology Pennsylvania State University