Meet Our Team

FOUNDER, 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 TPM in 2013.

SCIENTIFIC WRITING MANAGER

Valeria is a scientist with 8 years of experience as a biomedical researcher in academia (in international research Institutes like the University of Bologna in Italy, the Hubrecht Institute in The Netherlands and the CRG in Spain) and 5 years as a project manager in industry working in preclinical investigation. She obtained her PhD in Biomedicine in 2014 and has extensive experience in scientific writing, with a track record of publications. In 2020, Valeria joined TPM as manager of the Manuscript area and edited more than 150 papers.

TRAINING MANAGER & TRAINER

Lisa is a physicist with over 7 years of experience as an experimental researcher. Originally from Germany, she obtained her PhD from ICFO in Barcelona in 2021. She has worked as project manager in various european science projects, involving both technology transfer and outreach and communication of science. Lisa is not only a (small) data nerd, she also enjoys sharing her extensive experience as a scientist with other researchers – to help them in their scientific career and make scientific communication easier and more enjoyable.

TRAINER

Tobias is the Area Head of Seminars at 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 TPM as a trainer in 2015.

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 TPM 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 TPM as a collaborating editor in 2021.

COLLABORATING MANUSCRIPT CONSULTANT

Allison Clark has a master’s in nutrition and health (Barcelona) and a master’s in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism (USA). She has also worked in Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR) for the Digestive Unit. Since 2016, she is a freelance medical writer who has written various scientific articles, study protocols, and peer review papers on a variety of topics, including gut microbiome’s role in health and disease, “omics” studies, cancer, autoimmune diseases, metabolism, and mitochondrial function. Allison  joined TPM as a collaborating editor in 2023.

COLLABORATING GRANTS CONSULTANT

Matilda is a trained physician and has worked as an interdisciplinary scientist for more than ten years spanning across the fields of medicine, public health, biodiversity, landscape planning, and nature-based solutions. She has a strong track record of successful grant writing and extensive experience of scientific publishing in various disciplines. One of the reasons she loves her job as a researcher is that she gets to pursue an activity she is passionate about – writing! Matilda joined TPM as a collaborating manuscript and grant consultant in 2023.

COLLABORATING GRANTS CONSULTANT

Andrés is a passionate scientist with 14 years of experience in academia. He obtained his PhD in Chemistry in the University of Santiago de Compostela, carried out a postdoctoral stay at the University of California San Diego and is currently an Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry. He loves every branch of Chemistry: from Chemical Biology to Organometallic Chemistry, Systems Chemistry and Materials. Andrés joined TPM as a grant consultant in 2023. 

COLLABORATING GRANTS CONSULTANT

Ana has 15 years of experience as a researcher in academia across Portugal, Spain, and the UK. Originally from Portugal, she obtained her PhD in Genetics from the University of Barcelona in 2016 and spent 6 years at the Francis Crick Institute in London. Ana has extensive scientific writing experience, including publications and grant proposals. Since 2023, she has been a freelance scientific writer/editor and is currently undertaking a master’s in clinical research. Ana joined TPM as a collaborating editor in 2023.