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At ThinkSCIENCE, we provide high-quality translation and editing services, education/training, and scientific/medical communication support to scientists, researchers, and medical professionals at universities, research centers, hospitals, corporations, and government agencies in Japan and around the world.
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W.N.Editor, Medical Writer
MBBS, PhD. Australian medical doctor who trained in internal medicine and holds a PhD from a Japanese university for research in dermatology and immunology.
N.O.Translator
MS and PhD (Crop and Soil Science). An experienced researcher with peer-reviewed publications and experience presenting at numerous conferences and professional meetings.
C.M.Editor
PhD (Mathematical Sciences). Published papers in knot theory and graph theory, developer on open-source and shrink-wrapped software, multiple patents for high-throughput communications algorithms.
N.S.Editor, Translator
MPhil (Economics). Lectured in Economics at a U.S. university. Extensive experience translating academic papers, academic conference materials, and textbooks.
M.C.Editor
MS (Plant Genetics). Research background and former lab manager. Published more than 10 research papers.
H.I.Translator
MSc (Materials Science) from Oxford University. Translator of journal papers and conference presentations. Previously worked as patent engineer and translator.
E.S.Editor
PhD (Pharmacology). Formerly a researcher in biomedical science, lecturer in pharmacology, and experience in drug formulation. Published author.
M.T.Translator, Legal Translator
BA (Japanese), Master of Laws (LLM). Legal translator. Certified lawyer with working experience in Japan.
C.F.Translator
MA in Asian Studies (Japan). Fulltime translator of journal papers and books who specializes in the liberal arts. Former research fellow and instructor at Japanese universities.
H.S.Translator
Master’s degree (MS). Employed as Visiting Professor of Medical English. Memberships: American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), European Medical Writers Association (EMWA).
B.Z.Editor
Master of Public Affairs. Editor and fiscal analyst at a US state legislature. Experienced editor of academic papers.
W.B.Translator
Degree in Political Science. JLPT 1. Works as a journalist covering environmental issues, agriculture, and architecture & design. Winner of numerous awards for translations and feature articles, which have been published in leading publications in Japan and overseas.
A.C.Editor
PhD in Medicinal Chemistry. Winner of a science writing award. Published researcher.
J.Z.Editor
MS in Chemistry. Graduated from Caltech. Published in J. Org. Chem. and Tetrahedron Lett. Has experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Y.N.Translator
PhD in Psychology. Published researcher. Translates journal papers and conference presentations.
M.F.Translator, Editor
Background in physics and molecular dynamics simulations. Did graduate work in physics and magnetic materials. Full-time translator and editor.
S.B.Translator
MS in Chemical Engineering and Technical Japanese. More than 10 years of experience translating journal papers and chemical patents.
M.Y.Technical translator and interpreter
Background in chemistry. Translates mainly journals papers and patents. Chemical industry experience.
M.S.Translator, Editor, Medical Writer
Published researcher. Many years of experience translating and editing biotechnical and biomedical papers. Medical writer.
S.P.Translator
MD with working experience in Japan. Fulltime translator.
L.C.Editor
PhD in Medical Genetics. Published author. Research background and experienced editor.
S.B.Editor
MSc in Clinical Pharmacology, with a focus on drug delivery. Experienced editor of journal papers, conference presentations, and grant proposals.
T.G.Translator,Editor
MA in Education Technology with background in Mathematics. Over 20 years of translation experience, including translation of several math-based books. Knowledgeable of e-publishing. Previously a Japanese language instructor at a US university.
L.O.Translator
BA in Philosophy and MA in Japanese Literature. Fulltime translator specializing in the liberal arts. Journal papers, novels, documentary subtitles.
A.K.Translator
Legal translator with degrees in Law from UK and Japanese universities.
H.S.Translator, Editor
PhD in Education. Fulltime translator specializing in education and social science.
G.W.Editor
PhD in Sociology, specializing in the sociology of medicine. Published researcher.
J.B.Translator
MA in Finance and Economic Policy, BA in Japanese Studies. Translator of journal papers and books.
N.H.Translator
PhD in Political Science, specializing in comparative politics and women’s studies. Published author.
R.C.Translator
MA in Economics and Social Studies. Translator specializing in finance and business.
A.N.Translator, Editor, Interpreter
MA (Social Psychology). BA Psychology (Counseling). Experienced, fulltime translator and editor specializing in social sciences.
T.I.Translator, Editor
Degrees in Psychology and Japanese literature. More than 10 years of experience translating and editing papers in the liberal arts.
R.S.Editor
MS in Public Policy. Editor of academic papers. Economist at the US Census Bureau. Lived and worked in Japan.
I.R.Editor
PhD in English. Published author of academic papers, novels, non-fiction books, short stories, and essays. Professor at a Japanese university.
K.C.Translator, Editor
PhD in Anatomy/Neuroscience. Research background. Published author. Editor and Spanish-English translator.
C.S.Editor
PhD in Physiology. Biomedical research at a pharmaceutical company. Published author. Worked at a publishing house and was involved in the production of 3 quarterly journals. More than 15 years’ editing experience.
M.K.Translator
MSc in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences. Research experience in Japan and overseas in bioscience. Published author.
K.N.Japanese Editor
Experienced editor and proofreader of medical and pharmaceutical texts. Worked in medical communications and publishing for 20 years.
J.B.Editor
PhD in Chemistry. Extensive experience as a research scientist specializing in structural determination of proteins. Published author of more than 20 peer-reviewed papers. Served as referee for PNAS, Biochemistry, and Acta Crystallography.
J.R.Translator
More than 10 years of experience as a technical translator in computer networking, software development, and cloud/virtualization technology-related fields.
R.W.Translator, Editor
MS in Physics. Worked as engineer at Japanese firm. Translator of academic papers.
B.S.Editor
Experienced editor of English manuscripts. Background in Biological Science. Studied and worked in Japan for more than 10 years.
A.C.Editor
Editor and quality assurance manager. Background in Health Science and experience in clinical settings. Trainer in science writing and publication ethics. ELS and BELS editing qualifications.
F.O.Editor, Medical Writer
Medical doctor with PhD in Medical Science. Experience editing and writing medical communications. Experienced lecturer.
C.J.Editor, Medical Writer
Specialist speech and language therapist. Almost 20 years working as an editor and medical writer. Visiting Lecturer in science communications and publication ethics at Japanese universities.
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