I am an editor and writer who specialises in the life sciences.
I am an Advanced Professional Member of the UK's Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and a member of the European Association of Science Editors (EASE).
I have been running my own academic editing and writing business since 2014, during which time I have edited manuscripts for hundreds of scientists, from more than 50 countries, which have subsequently been published in more than 200 peer-reviewed journals.
I offer a range of editing services, including copy-editing, proof-editing, and proofreading. I also provide content creation and science writing services. I have a keen eye for detail and a friendly and approachable manner. I have particular expertise in assisting academics for whom English is not their first language.
In addition to my scientific editing work, I have also copy-edited and/or ghostwritten more than 50 school science textbooks and factual books for children, for two national publishing houses.
I have many years' experience working as a professional scientist, including in environmental science & public health, and I have authored or co-authored various reports as well as several articles for peer-reviewed publication.
I hold Master's degrees in both education and environmental science.
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY:
'I have been using Adam's editing services for some time now, mostly for my PhD students’ work. His excellent service allows me to concentrate on the research content of their manuscripts or theses, rather than their language skills. This is particularly useful for my students who are non-native English speakers.'
- Assistant Professor Wirichada, Mahidol University, Bangkok.
Adam was an absolutely fantastic editor to work with. He made the process of getting our manuscript published much smoother than it would have otherwise been. From referencing to formatting to copyediting more broadly, Adam has been a great help in the past, and we look forward to working with him again in the future."
- Dr Rohit Ramchandani, University of Waterloo School of Public Health; Adjunct Faculty, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Working with Adam has transformed the arduous task of writing a scientific paper into a smooth process, providing rapid results through fruitful exchanges. He has a great ability to comprehend and communicate complex scientific information on a wide range of topics. Thanks to his motivation and being most helpful throughout all writing and editing steps, it is a real pleasure to work with him!
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Scientific Writing
Science
Academic Editing
English
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Scientific Research
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Content Writing
Waqas A.
London, United Kingdom
$35/hr
4.8
156 jobs
I am a PhD Researcher, Academic Writer, Editor, Reviewer, and Data Analyst with 7+ years of professional experience supporting universities, researchers, healthcare organizations, businesses, and industry clients worldwide.
I specialize in transforming complex research ideas, datasets, and technical concepts into high-quality, publication-ready outputs. My expertise spans academic research, scientific writing, systematic reviews, thesis and dissertation supervision, data analysis, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and technical consulting.
Over the years, I have assisted researchers, postgraduate students, academics, healthcare professionals, government organizations, and private-sector clients with research design, methodology development, literature reviews, systematic reviews, journal manuscripts, statistical analysis, technical reports, white papers, and publication support.
### Research & Academic Services
✔ Research Proposals
✔ Literature Reviews & Systematic Reviews (PRISMA)
✔ Meta-Analysis Support
✔ Journal Manuscripts & Conference Papers
✔ Thesis & Dissertation Editing, Review & Supervision
✔ Academic Proofreading & Formatting
✔ Reviewer Response & Publication Support
✔ Case Reports & Clinical Research Writing
✔ Qualitative & Quantitative Research
### Data Analysis & Technical Services
✔ Statistical Analysis
✔ Survey Design & Validation
✔ Data Cleaning & Interpretation
✔ Data Visualization & Reporting
✔ Machine Learning & Deep Learning
✔ Artificial Intelligence Research
✔ Cybersecurity Research & Consulting
✔ Technical Reports & White Papers
### Subject Matter Expertise
My research and consulting experience spans multiple disciplines, including:
• Business Administration
• Strategic Management
• Leadership & Organizational Behaviour
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
• Finance & Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Economics & Public Policy
• Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
• Education & Educational Research
• Healthcare & Public Health
• Epidemiology & Clinical Research
• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Deep Learning (DL)
• Data Science & Analytics
• Cybersecurity & Information Security
• Software Engineering
• Information Systems
• Digital Transformation & Innovation
### Tools & Software
• SPSS
• Stata
• Python
• R
• NVivo
• MAXQDA
• Excel
• LaTeX
### Why Clients Choose Me
✔ PhD-qualified researcher
✔ Top-Rated+ Freelancer with a proven record of successful projects
✔ 7+ years of research, consulting, and academic writing experience
✔ Publication-ready writing and editing
✔ Strong methodological and statistical expertise
✔ Experience across academic, healthcare, technology, business, and policy sectors
✔ Clear communication and on-time delivery
Whether you need a systematic review, journal manuscript, thesis supervision, statistical analysis, AI/ML research, cybersecurity consulting, technical documentation, or publication support, I can help deliver rigorous, evidence-based, and high-impact research outcomes.
Best regards,
Dr. Waqas Ahmed
Article Writing
Research Papers
Academic Writing
Dissertation Writing
Research Paper Writing
Report Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Academic Editing
Academic Research
Academic Proofreading
Writing Critique
Data Analytics & Visualization Software
Survey Data Analysis
IBM SPSS
Daniel S.
London, United Kingdom
$65/hr
5.0
117 jobs
Published PhD scientist specialising in grant writing, journal manuscripts, and scientific content campaigns for biotech, pharma, and medtech companies. If you need scientific writing that is genuinely engaging, accurate, and gets results, that is what I do. No AI. No filler.
𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸'𝘀 #𝟭-𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝟭𝟬𝟱+ 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀. 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲. 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭% 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁-𝗩𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱.
I am a working scientist, not just a writer. I hold a PhD from the Francis Crick Institute / UCL, have published in Nature Communications and Science Advances, and have hands-on industry experience at Amgen, hVIVO, and in clinical research. I know the field I am writing about because I have worked in it, and that difference shows in the output.
I work exclusively with clients where I can add genuine scientific value. That means every project gets first-hand expertise, not keyword stuffing or AI-generated filler dressed up as expert content.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dan Sheridan is the consummate professional and his work products are excellent. Really one of the finest technical writers I've had the privilege of working with."
- Terry Peckham, Head of Global Marketing, Mettler-Toledo Rainin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dan & Co-Labb has been a great resource for us. They quickly understand what's needed and deliver clear, engaging content from complex material with minimal guidance. Working with Dan feels like collaborating with a knowledgeable partner who truly cares about the work."
- Alexander Renziehausen, Head of Science and Clinical Office, Genomics England
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It's hard to believe you can find talent like Dan on this platform. He completely over-delivered on a scientifically complex project at the intersection of oncology and spatial transcriptomics. Documented, cited references and high-calibre writing."
- Mateo Bueno, Founder, Brandmates
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻:
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Scientific grant writing and strategy for biotech and life science companies seeking US federal funding. I have supported clients in securing over $35 million in SBIR and ARPA-H awards, developing the scientific narrative, specific aims, and technical sections that reviewers fund.
𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - End-to-end publication support from data analysis and figure generation through to peer review management and journal submission. I manage the publication for global clients including AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, and Genomics England. My editorial network includes former editors at Springer Nature, which informs journal targeting and pre-submission strategy.
𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 - SEO blog articles, website copy, application notes, newsletters, and content campaigns for life science brands. My content has driven record organic traffic for clients and delivered engagement rates that outperform B2B benchmarks.
𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 - Authoritative long-form scientific assets that build credibility and generate leads. Produced for Cytiva, Genomics England, Mettler-Toledo Rainin, and others.
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 & 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - SOPs, clinical study reports, protocol development, IND/BLA support, INTERACT and Pre-IND submissions.
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀:
Oncology, Genomics and Precision Medicine, Dermatology and Aesthetics, Immunology, Neuroscience, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Drug Delivery and Formulation, Clinical Trials and CRO, Diagnostics and MedTech, Longevity and Health Supplements, Biobanking and Life Science Tools, Pharmaceuticals and Biopharma.
I manage projects from start to finish with minimal input required from your side. Clear communication, deadlines always met, and work that reflects well on your brand.
I am not a one-off hire. Several of my clients have worked with me continuously for four years or more, because when the quality is there, there is no reason to look elsewhere. Just check my reviews - I've never had a single disappointed client!
Message me to receive my full portfolio and case studies, and follow me on LinkedIn for daily insights.
𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁.
Dan Sheridan, PhD
Scientific Writing
Article Writing
Blog Writing
Technical Writing
Medical Report
Editing & Proofreading
Medical Writing
Biotechnology
Grant Writing
Academic Writing
Copywriting
White Paper
Regulatory Compliance
Website Content
Website Copywriting
Mark T.
Southport, United Kingdom
$55/hr
5.0
183 jobs
I’m an experienced postdoctoral scientist with a research background spanning the chemical and life sciences. As a freelancer, I’ve written or edited many journal manuscripts, grant applications, newsletters and more.
The main writing/editing jobs I can help you with include:
• Peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Grant applications, especially for Innovate UK.
• Scientific review articles (website content and journal manuscripts).
I aim to write clear, engaging, well-researched and accurate material that’s tailored to your target audience, whether that be academic readers, grant reviewers or website visitors. As an editor, I work with clients to achieve similar goals while ensuring compliance with journal author guidelines or relevant style guides (such as editing for British English or US English).
Since June 2023, I’ve worked as lead writer on 12 Innovate UK applications (including one Smart Grant that received funding, winning a Biomedical Catalyst bid and another that was invited to interview). While in academia, I wrote or contributed to research grants for various funding bodies including BBSRC, MRC, EPSRC, Wellcome Trust and Cancer Research UK.
My academic research career generated over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 17 as first or last author), and also gave me considerable experience in writing/reviewing papers and grant applications. My academic publications span the areas of organic chemistry, biochemistry and drug discovery, and currently have over 1,000 combined citations (Google Scholar).
I’ve regularly assisted Masters and PhD students with their dissertations by providing proofreading and mentoring services, so if you need support with your academic writing, I’d like to help!
I’ve built up a broad knowledge base across the chemical, biomedical and life sciences, gained through working on a diverse range of research projects over the years (with various links across academia and industry) and collaborating with many freelance clients. I’m highly familiar with reviewing and searching the scientific literature to research a topic in depth, then producing concise writing based on this if required (see portfolio for examples).
My main areas of scientific interest are biochemistry and molecular biology, enzymology, organic and medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and screening assay design. From my wider reading, I have additional knowledge in DNA damage/repair, cell biology, biomedical science, cancer research and issues relating to diet and nutrition. Previous Upwork jobs have been varied and have covered topics including medicine, finance, business, recruitment, real estate and education.
Scientific Writing
Chemistry
Technical Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Layout Design
Proofreading
Academic Editing
Academic Writing
Graphic Design
Academic Proofreading
Naghmana K.
Canterbury, United Kingdom
$4/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I am an expert writer in the field of biological sciences (including Virology & Immunology, Biochemistry, and molecular biology). I have more than 5 years experience of in grant writing, research writing, poster making, and PowerPoint presentations. I am working since 2008 and did plenty of work in fields related to life sciences. I have done a master's in biochemistry and MS in Virology & Immunology. My all work is plagiarism-free. Samples can be provided on demand.
Thanks.
Blog Writing
Biotechnology
Grant Writing
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Content Writing
Microsoft Office
Presentations
Molecular Biology
Quiz Writing
Cellular Biology
Academic Writing
Poster
Ghostwriting
M N.
Croydon, United Kingdom
$5/hr
4.9
14 jobs
Hi, I am Dr. Nisar. I am a graduate doctor from UVAS. My major is in medical sciences. Along with my professionalism, I am also a medical research writer, and have with over four years of experience in this field. During these four years, I have written numerous well-researched medical, and health articles, case study, report, thesis, dissertation, research paper, review article, and blog posts. I deliver original, high-quality, no AI, and plagiarism-free work.
Science
English
Lab Report
Article
Public Health
Literature Review
Hashtag Research Report
Academic Research
Scientific Research
Research Methods
Research Proposals
Case Study Design
Personal Statement
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