Staff
Five scientific medical editor/writers with 100 cumulative years of experience comprise the section of Scientific Publications within the Department of Publications and Communications. Our editors are certified by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) and by the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA).
Description of Services
The section of Scientific Publications was established to provide Texas Heart Institute staff with professional scientific editorial services for the following types of projects:
- Manuscripts
- Journal articles, including resubmission articles
- Book chapters
- Review articles
- Monographs
- Case reports
- Abstracts
- Book reviews
- Editorials
- Poster sessions
- Slides
- Presentations
- Galley reading
- Grants
The editors in Scientific Publications will work with you—the author—and the journal or book publisher to expedite the publication process. Our staff can edit for grammar or make substantive changes, whichever you prefer. Our goal is to promote accuracy and clarity of information in manuscripts from the Institute. We can assist authors in all aspects of publication, including interaction with journals and publishers, necessary correspondence, galley proofreading, project management, and instruction on how to prepare a scientific manuscript.
The editors in Scientific Publications suggest these helpful links for authors who are preparing scientific manuscripts.
Biomedical Paper and Abstract Preparation Documents
"Endnote Quick Reference Guide" (Word) by Stephen N. Palmer, PhD, ELS.
"Writing Case Reports for Publication" (Word) by Stephen N. Palmer, PhD, ELS.
"Writing a Scientific Manuscript" (PowerPoint revised February 2008) by Marianne Mallia, ELS.
"Checklist for Writing a Biomedical Paper" (Word) by Marianne Mallia, ELS.
"Organizing the Biomedical Paper" (PDF) by Marianne Mallia, ELS.
"Organizing the Biomedical Paper" (PowerPoint) by Marianne Mallia, ELS.
"Boiling Down Your Data: Tips for Preparing the Meeting Abstract" (PowerPoint) by Jude Richard, ELS.
Clinical Research Committee and IRB Word Documents
Clinical Research Committee Protocol for Initial Data Request or Publication
Guidance for Completing the Clinical Research Committee Protocol for Initial Data Request or Publication
Database Query IRB Template Letter
Manuscript Query IRB Template Letter
IRB Waiver of Authorization
Contact
Authors interested in obtaining services provided by the section of Scientific Publications should contact
Marianne Mallia, ELS, Manager
Office: Room P-514
Phone: 832-355-6776
