Team

leader, editor and trainer

Gavin is a scientist with 13 years of experience in biomedical research, and has been a scientific editor, trainer and consultant since 2008. He has a solid track-record as a publishing scientist, and has also helped publish hundreds of scientific articles and funding proposals for dozens of institutes in diverse fields. He has extensive experience as a trainer in scientific writing and other topics, and provides consultancy on scientific productivity and training at academic institutes and agencies. Gavin founded ThePaperMill in 2013.

trainer

Tobias is Deputy Director of the National Institute for Science Communication in Karlsruhe, Germany. He has a PhD in biochemistry and a ten-year track record in academic research, funding acquisition and scientific publishing. He has extensive experience as a trainer at workshops for scientists on diverse topics, including scientific writing, online science communication, career development, leadership, and other transferable skills. Tobias joined ThePaperMill as a trainer in 2015.

scientific writing manager

Valeria is a scientist with 8 years of experience as a researcher in academia, and 5 years as a project manager in industry.
She obtained her PhD in Biomedicine in 2014 and has extensive experience in scientific writing, with a track record of scientific publications. During the years, she enjoyed working in teams with diverse scientific and cultural backgrounds.
In 2020, Valeria joined ThePaperMill as Scientific Writing Manager, combining her passions for science and communication.

grants manager

Irene has 6 years of experience in academic research and a PhD in photonics from ICFO, Barcelona. Her research lied at the intersection between optomechanics and near-field optics. After graduating, Irene joined ThePaperMill as Grants Manager and editor in 2020. She enjoys communication, teamwork, and management in a scientific setting.

GRANTS CONSULTANT

Marc is a grant consultant with a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Girona. He has 11 years of experience in academic research in some of the most prestigious institutions across Spain, Italy, the UK and the USA. Marc has extensive hands-on experience in grant writing and strong skills in scientific communication. In 2022, he joined ThePaperMill as Grants Consultant.

collaborating grant consultant

Stewe is a freelance consultant and project manager with 12 years of experience in handling and soliciting research projects at three top research institutes in Barcelona, within the fields of photonics, nanotechnology and biomedicine. Thanks to this track-record, Stewe has a comprehensive overview of the funding landscape, and of the evaluation criteria, expectations and language of the funding agencies. He helps researchers prepare competitive proposals, with a focus on ERC grant applications and collaborative proposals. Since 2020, Stewe collaborates with ThePaperMill as a grant consultant.

collaborating grant consultant

Malte is a grant consultant and scientific editor with a PhD in Biochemistry. He has a successful career as a researcher in top-class laboratories in Germany, USA, and Spain. Malte supports scientific institutions and individual scientists in the preparation of compelling grant applications. Through his work, he ensures that every proposal features the strengths of the applicants and of the project while adhering to the funder’s intentions, thereby increasing the chance of getting funded. Malte is a collaborator of ThePaperMill since 2018.

collaborating manuscript & grant consultant

Angela is a medical writer with a PhD in Biomedicine. She worked as a clinical cancer researcher for 9 years, including 2 years at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA). Now, Angela develops manuscripts and other materials to help researchers and clinicians publish their findings. She has been a collaborator of ThePaperMill since 2019.

COLLABORATING MANUSCRIPT CONSULTANT

Matías has 7 years of experience as a researcher in academia and more than 2 years as a medical and scientific writer. He has written, edited, or proofread more than 50 scientific articles in several fields, such as chemistry, medicine, and sports science. He has an American Medical Writers Association Essential Skills certificate and is currently undertaking the European Medical Writers Association Professional Development Programme. Matías joined ThePaperMill as a collaborating editor in 2018.

COLLABORATING MANUSCRIPT CONSULTANT

Katie is a scientist with 6 years of experience in industry, and 14 years of experience in academia. She obtained her Bsc (Hons) in Biotechnology in 2007 from Abertay University in the United Kingdom. Her main areas of expertise are Molecular biology, Immunology and Biochemistry. Katie is passionate about effective scientific communication and joined ThePaperMill as a collaborating editor in 2021. 

COLLABORATING TRAINER

Alicia is not a life scientist. Yet, she is fascinated by life and loves working with scientists, since she enjoys being challenged by good brains. Originally a filologist, she has more than 18 years of international business experience. She is a professional coach, team coach and trainer. Her fields of expertise in the classroom are leadership, communication and emotional intelligence. She has been facilitating programs to empower women in the fields of education, science and business for almost 10 years.