Boutique Science and Medical Communications Agency
Scientific Writers provides the personal relationship you get from working with a freelance writer within the structure of an agency.
Founded in Scotland in 2016, clients hire us to help them streamline the process of publishing clinical trial results, and to support them in bringing a scientific innovation idea to market.
The Core Team
Allison Kirsop
Founder & CEO
Principal Medical Writer
Mildred Foo
Executive
Personal Assistant
Peter Kirsop
Operations
Manager
Our high-calibre team is one of internationally recognised researchers and award-winning science communicators.
The operations team support our writers and clients to ensure the smooth delivery of our services.
Together, we have helped clients across Europe and the US to publish their clinical results and progress scientific innovation from the research lab to commercialisation.
How we can help
Manuscript writing • Journal publication support • Technology innovation support
Congress reporting • CME-accredited medical education content (podcast & webinar scripting)
Manuscript writing
Journal publication support
Technology innovation support
Congress reporting
CME-accredited medical education content (podcast & webinar scripting)
Do you want us to help streamline the process of getting your clinical trial results published?
Do you need guidance on which scientific journal to publish your work in?
Do you need us to cut through the medical jargon so that your content speaks directly to healthcare professionals and patients?
Our team of PhD scientists can help!
About the company
Scientific Writers was created by Dr Allison Kirsop in recognition of the need to provide clients with the structure of a medcomms agency while retaining the personal relationship you only get from working with a freelance medical writer. Scientific Writers fits right there in the middle.
We are proud to support clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, science and technology innovation sector, and medical device companies.
Our team works closely with clients to create a tailored service, delivering on time and on budget.
“Allison is one of EMJ’s most valued and reliable medical writers.”
Courtney – European Medical Journal
“The team is so easy to work with. They are so thorough, pleasant, and smart.”
Dee – University of Pittsburgh Innovation Institute
Founder's note
Dr Allison Kirsop
FOUNDER & CEO
Allison gained a Ph.D. in bio-inorganic chemistry in 2008 from the University of Edinburgh, UK. As a research chemist, she designed antiviral drugs against HIV and developed novel drug delivery systems for diabetes and bone cancer as a postdoc in the US.
She worked as the editorial manager of a peer-review journal for over 10 years before pursuing a career as a medical/technical writer.
Currently, Allison holds an appointed position on the Executive Committee of the European Medical Writers Association (EMWA).
“When bringing innovations to market or submitting a journal article for peer review, the timely publication of results can have a significant impact on future grant applications and funding. Clients often ask our advice about which journal to target and why it’s the right one for their study.”
This is what we do at Scientific Writers – streamline the publication process for clients.
Hiring external writing support usually means you get assistance with the writing of a draft paper only to the author approval stage. Clients are then responsible for the journal submission and review process, which can take several weeks or even months in some cases.
Our clients can be supported all the way, from the initial preparation of a detailed outline, through journal submission and peer review, right until the editor’s decision is made.
Work with us
Join our network of freelance medical and technical communicators.
Are you a PhD or MD looking for a change in career direction?
Are you an experienced freelance writer looking for the security of regular work?
Contact us for more details about joining our team of medical and technical writers and communicators.