Scientific Editing Service

The goal of the Scientific Editing Service is to provide Siteman Cancer Center (SCC) members and their trainees with comprehensive editing – at both the science and writing level – to enhance the success of grant applications and research articles.

The Scientific Editor can help with:

  • Scientific editing of federal, external, and institutional/internal grant proposals (and related documents, such as Biosketches), research manuscripts, conference abstracts, and other scientific materials.
  • Suggestions to improve clarity, grammar, highlighting of significance, and strength of scientific arguments.
  • Ensure materials meet guidelines for funding agency or journal

Editing services are provided free of charge to Siteman Cancer Center members located at WashU/BJC and their trainees performing cancer-focused research. Requests will be prioritized by SCC membership level, career stage, and current funding portfolio.

Submission Information

In general, documents will be reviewed on a first-come first-served basis, with edited versions returned in 1-2 weeks. This time can vary depending on the number of requests in the editor’s queue and the editing task requested. An estimated return date will be communicated within 24 hours of submission. Please click here to review Siteman’s Scientific Editing Service Guidelines.

Scientific Editing Process

Submit editing requests or questions for the Editor using this link.

About the Editor

Noonan Megan PhdDr. Megan Noonan received her PhD in Medical and Molecular Genetics from Indiana University, where she was supported by NIH F31 and T32 grants. Prior to her role at Siteman, she was a KidneyCure Ben J. Lipps Fellowship and T32-funded postdoctoral researcher at WashU Medicine. Her goal is to support trainees and early career investigators by utilizing her skills in scientific writing and editing to maximize chances of funding or publication success.

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