Senior Researcher, Molecular & Cell Biology
A senior researcher with 11+ years in molecular and cell biology, covering gene regulation, protein biochemistry, and cell signaling. Has prepared and reviewed manuscripts for Molecular Cell, Nature Cell Biology, EMBO Journal, eLife, and Nucleic Acids Research. Brings hands-on experience with the mechanistic depth expected at Cell Press journals and the specific figure and data presentation standards for molecular biology manuscripts.
Journals reviewed for:
Molecular Cell, Nature Cell Biology, EMBO Journal, eLife, Nucleic Acids Research
Research published in:
Published in Molecular Cell, EMBO Journal, eLife, and Nucleic Acids Research
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