Melanie Clyne

Melanie Clyne is a seasoned editorial professional currently serving as Chief Editor for Nature Protocols at Nature Publishing Group since September 2011, where responsibilities include managing journal content, shaping strategic direction, and overseeing editorial staff training. Previous roles at NPG included Senior Editor and Associate Editor, during which Melanie honed skills in workflow management, commissioning articles, and peer review coordination. In addition to editorial roles, Melanie mentors researchers in developing countries through AuthorAID and freelances as an editor for Macmillan Science and Education. Prior experience includes a Clinical Writer position at Map of Medicine and a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Sussex, culminating in a PhD in Oncology and Cancer Biology from the University of Sussex.