Dennis Hughes, President and Managing DirectorEditors at Clarity in Science Editing and Writing possess advanced qualification, extensive subject knowledge and excel at effectively presenting research. Their capabilities significantly enhance the clarity of technical manuscripts.
“Our editors are all PhD level scientists who are native English speakers, with at least one first author publication in a peer reviewed journal,” says Dennis Hughes, president and managing director.
While professionals like life scientists, oncologists and physicians possess the necessary skills to get published, much of the work involved is painstakingly detailed, requiring more time than they can dedicate to it. Hughes carefully vets and curates a team of editors who can provide premium manuscript edits to them at accessible price points.
The editing service proves invaluable to researchers who face challenges with linguistic proficiency. The Clarity team rectifies grammatical errors, refines the flow and provides assistance in formatting the text to meet submission requirements.
Its technical writing services are tailored for researchers, whether their paper is in initial stages, partially developed or ready for a final polishing. If an investigator has their data in what they consider to be the final format, the team begins the process.
The manuscript is also integrated with existing literature by referencing the investigator’s preferred sources or suggesting suitable ones. Throughout this collaborative process, the investigator maintains the ultimate authority over the final document.
Though the write-up remains central to a project, high-quality, visually appealing figures are essential for enhancing the quality of scientific work. Recognizing this need, the Clarity team transforms clients’ source files into high-quality, publication-ready graphics that are compelling and engaging. It also refines the figures created by clients using generic graphics functions to deliver a polished final product.
Another crucial offering is its pre-submission grant review service that strengthens grammar and logic and checks the suitability of the proposed innovative techniques. Given that only one out of five grants receive National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, the service boosts the likelihood of grant approval.
Our editors are all PhD level scientists who are native English speakers, with at least one first author publication in a peer reviewed journal
The Clarity team’s services proved invaluable to a client who sought feedback on his grant proposal. The team’s review unearthed critical issues that could have jeopardized funding. Following the suggestion to build stronger preliminary data, the client opted to revise the proposal while delaying the submission. The team also refined his revised proposal through constructive feedback, which eventually led to its acceptance in the next submission cycle.
Hughes personally offers consulting services to small biotech and pharma companies, crafting clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, grants, and other critical materials. He aims to expand this service to meet the evolving needs of clients.
To further extend its outreach to a wider clientele, Clarity in Science Editing and Writing is actively seeking experienced grant reviewers to join its freelance team. The sole requirement for the applicant is to have been funded by the NIH with an R01 or a similar award and a record of having served on a study section in the minimum capacity of an ad hoc member.
On a mission to contribute to the advancement of knowledge by helping the best research get published, Clarity in Science Editing and Writing is the partner investigators need to manage the intricacies of manuscript development while they focus on their valuable research endeavors.
