Melissa Harrison

Melissa Harrison is an experienced professional in the publishing and bioinformatics sectors, currently serving as Group Team Leader at the European Bioinformatics Institute | EMBL-EBI since November 2021. Previously, Melissa held the position of Head of Production Operations at eLife Sciences Publications Ltd, overseeing production budgets, staff, and vendors while ensuring efficient processes. Prior roles include Sales Director at Newgen Imaging, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Senior Production Editor, and Production Editor at BMJ Publishing Group, as well as Assistant Scientific Editor at The Royal College of Psychiatrists. Melissa's background includes hands-on editorial work, management of production teams, and extensive experience in typesetting and copy editing. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from King's College London and a Certificate in Interpersonal Communication Skills from Birkbeck, University of London.