I obtained a PhD in Microbiology, specializing in Molecular Biology and Virology. I have completed a post-doctoral fellowship, studying the genetics and phylogenetics of various animal species. I have published a number of scientific articles in international, peer-reviewed journals, encompassing various fields of study. Upon completing my Honours, Masters and Doctoral degrees, numerous grant proposals, project proposals, reports, presentations, scientific articles, book chapters, dissertations and theses, were required. Invaluable proofreading and editing skills were acquired during this period. I am a perfectionist and disciplined with my work and believe my skills can be applied to not only my field of study, but to various academic fields as well.