Writing and Editing
Ellen is a scientific communications expert with more than 25 years of experience. She's written or edited more than 500 articles for audiences ranging from sixth graders to physicians. What she enjoys most is editing and making text clear and concise.
Acclaim For Ellen
Ellen utilizes a wealth of scientific knowledge and extraordinary writing expertise in styles, grammar, and nonbiased language to complete each copy editing project. This combination of scientific and writing expertise is invaluable to scientific publications, resulting in a final product that is scientifically sound, logical, grammatically and stylistically sound, and comprehendible. Her editing is always thorough, thoughtful, and consistent. Ellen is a pure joy to work with, always meeting deadlines, being flexible when needed, and never needing oversight.
—Client, Scientific Journal Editor
Ellen has been a tremendous asset in copy editing for Issues in Science and Technology. She obviously knows grammar and punctuation rules inside and out, but she also has a great feel for flow and wording. She is careful and detail-oriented, precise in her editing and judicious in her choices. She rapidly got up to speed on our publication’s style quirks and takes on dense and knotty prose with élan. When necessary she asks insightful questions of both the author and editors. Her suggested phrasing alternatives are invariably on point. And—a virtue never to be taken for granted—she on time, returning polished, vastly improved essays on deadline. It has been a true pleasure working with Ellen, and we look forward to continuing to partner with her on future projects.
—Managing Editor, Issues in Science and Technology
Ellen’s scientific writing is precise, succinct, yet accessible Her working style is precisely what one wants on a team attempting to draft a highly technical, detailed research grant that proposes to move the field forward with innovative research. She is personable yet professional. Ellen asked thoughtful questions, assembled and summarized complex literature, and always brought a pleasant vibe to team meetings. I found her to be reliable, engaging, and productive. I have complete confidence in her judgment, skills, and ability to navigate complex work environments.
—Andrew Forsyth, PhD, consultant, University of California and US Agency for International Development.
Past Clients
Writing Samples
• Sleep deprivation leads to sex-specific effects and memory problems.
Inside Neuroscience (Spring 2024). Society for Neuroscience.
• Studying Acomys cahirinus rodents and ES cell lines to understand fibrosis versus tissue regeneration in wound healing.
Office of Science-Industry Partnerships (2024). Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
• Using stem cell lines to gain insight into overproliferation leading to brain tumors and malformations.
Seattle Children’s Research Institute (2024). Office of Science-Industry Partnerships.
• mHealth wearables and smartphone health tracking apps: A changing privacy landscape.
Information Services & Use, 41(1–2), 71–79.
• Science writing for kids: Tools, tips and techniques for a tough audience.
Science Writers. National Association of Science Writers (2024).
• Using mouse models to screen potential drugs that could treat the most common forms of epilepsy and seizures.
Office of Science-Industry Partnerships (2024). Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
• Identifying and testing chromatin-altering drugs for reduced toxicity, treatment resistance, and relapse.
Office of Science-Industry Partnerships (2024). Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
• Using biosensors and other digital health technology to link stress biomarkers with immune system changes and medical outcomes.
Seattle Children’s Research Institute (2024). Office of Science-Industry Partnerships,
• CSCCE Glossary: Inclusive language in community building.
CSCCE Glossary
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