Your Scientific Editing Partner
illustraBioMed Editing is a scientific and medical editing service for biomedical and life sciences professionals, founded and operated by Dr. Thegna Mavroconstanti, PhD, a Board-Certified Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS) and former scientist.
With a BSc in Molecular Biology, an MSc in Medical Cell Biology, a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology, and an MA in English Language and Literature, Dr. Mavroconstanti combines scientific and linguistic expertise to ensure your biomedical documents meet the highest standards.
Since 2020, she has edited more than 450 scientific and medical journal articles and supported the preparation of several competitive grant proposals, working with clients worldwide.
In 2025, Dr. Mavroconstanti was awarded the ELS credential by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) and the Regulatory Writing Core Knowledge and Essential Skills certificates by the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), further strengthening her expertise in scientific and medical editing.
As a published researcher, she understands the rigour of the research process and the demands of the publication world. As a Certified Editor, she ensures every document is accurate, clear, and professional, so your work communicates with impact, engages its audience, and succeeds in publishing, funding, and compliance.
Therefore, she brings to each project:
A researcher’s mindset
A deep understanding of biomedical science
A passion for language, clarity, and academic excellence
A commitment to precision, quality, and client satisfaction
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Cell Biology
Cancer Biology
Biochemistry
Microbiology & Immunology
Neuroscience
Biomedical Sciences & Engineering
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences
Public Health & Epidemiology
Regenerative Medicine
Biotechnology
Life Sciences
Medical Sciences
450+
manuscripts edited






Publications
Mavroconstanti T, Halmøy A, Haavik J. Decreased serum levels of adiponectin in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Psychiatry Research. 2014;216(1):123-130. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2014.01.025
Mavroconstanti T, Johansson S, Winge I, Knappskog PM, Haavik J. Functional Properties of Rare Missense Variants of Human CDH13 Found in Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Patients. PLoS ONE. 2013;8(8):e71445. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0071445
Johansson S, Halmøy A, Mavroconstanti T, et al. Common variants in the TPH1 and TPH2 regions are not associated with persistent ADHD in a combined sample of 1,636 adult cases and 1,923 controls from four European populations. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics. 2010; 153B (5):1008- 1015. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.b.31067
Mavroconstanti T, Winge I, Mckinney J, Johansson S, Knappskog P, Haavik J. Functional Studies of Candidate genes involved in ADHD. European Psychiatric Review. 2010; 3(1):44-6 (Discontinued)
Why Choose illustraBioMed Editing?
With illustraBioMed Editing, you partner with someone who understands your science and is dedicated to helping you prepare clear, accurate, and professionally polished documents.
Dr. Mavroconstanti personally handles every document to ensure the highest standards of quality, precision, and clarity. She gives every project her full attention, scientific insight, and editorial care, ensuring consistency and excellence in her work.
EDUCATION
PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Bergen, Norway
MSc in Medical Cell Biology, University of Bergen, Norway
BSc in Molecular Biology, University of Bergen, Norway
One-year program in General Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway
MA in English Language and Literature, University of Szeged, Hungary
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS). BELS
Essential Skills Certificate Program. AMWA
AMWA Certificate in Regulatory Writing Core Knowledge. AMWA
Medical Editing. The Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP)
MEMBERSHIPS
AMWA
BELS
EXPERIENCE IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Scientific Editor
Proposal Writer and Editor
APPROACH
Scientifically grounded
Language-focused
Client-oriented
Present your biomedical research with clarity, accuracy, professionalism, and confidence
Partner with a trusted expert who understands your science, respects your voice, and is committed to your success
Submit your manuscript with clarity and confidence
Document Types
Manuscripts for Peer-Reviewed Journals
With over 450 research papers edited and formatted, Dr. Mavroconstanti helps you refine your journal manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and impact, ensuring adherence to journal-specific guidelines and enhancing your chances of publication success.
Grant Proposals
With 1.5 years of experience in grant writing and editing, she helps you create clear, persuasive, and competitive funding proposals aligned with funder guidelines.
Regulatory Documents
With formal training in regulatory writing and editing, she delivers clear, precise, and consistent patient-facing regulatory documents.
Commitment to high-quality editing services and professional standards
Premium BioMedical Editing Services
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