1/ Meet the team behind the science at eLife 👋
When you submit a paper to eLife, who reads it? Where does it go? Who’s behind the scenes, keeping everything running?
Let’s introduce the people who keep the wheels turning. 🧵
https://elifesciences.org/inside-elife/4d9b0438/publishing-with-elife-meet-our-editorial-staff?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic
2/ Your submission doesn’t just enter a black box.
It’s guided by passionate editorial staff working alongside editors and reviewers to support authors and handle papers with care, rigour and transparency.
3/ Nicola Adamson, Journal Development Editor
With a background in neuroscience, Nicola’s interest in #ResearchIntegrity led her to eLife, starting as an Editorial Assistant. Now, she has a key role in shaping our growth through tracking data trends and engaging with editors.
4/ Fiona Bryant, Senior Editorial Assistant
Fiona joined us after working as a Research Technician in agricultural science. She now supports every stage of the peer review process, making sure nothing falls through the cracks. Fiona also helps produce our Voices podcast!
5/ Matthew Perkins, Editorial Assistant
A biochemist by training, Matthew is also a passionate advocate for human rights, social justice, and decolonisation. He’s here to make sure the editorial process is accessible, transparent, and friendly, especially for first-time authors.
6/ Sam Porteous, Senior Editorial Assistant
Whilst working with us, Sam completed a part-time master’s in Sustainable Development, which he hopes to apply to our carbon neutrality. He also coordinates submissions from Review Commons and supports our Early Career Reviewers pool.
7/ Wei Mun Chan, Research Integrity Manager
With 10+ years in publishing and data curation, Wei Mun ensures every paper meets our high standards for ethics and #reproducibility. From image checks to data policies, he’s the quiet force keeping the scientific record trustworthy.
8/ Andy Collings, Executive Editor
With 20 years in scientific publishing, Andy leads eLife’s editorial team and works closely with our Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editors. He’s passionate about open research and improving how research is reviewed and communicated.
10/ Together, this team are a key part of what makes eLife different, and they care deeply about doing things right.
Read the blog and meet them in their own words.
https://elifesciences.org/inside-elife/4d9b0438/publishing-with-elife-meet-our-editorial-staff?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic
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