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Nathan Ni, PhD

Nathan Ni earned a PhD in Physiology from Queen's University in 2013, where he investigated the role of inflammatory leukotriene pathways in myocardial infarction. He then underwent a two-year postdoctoral training stint at Toronto's University Health Network, where he looked at the effects of aging on stem cell effectiveness. Nathan joined The Scientist’s Creative Services Team in December 2016 and is currently an Associate Science Editor.

Articles by Nathan Ni, PhD
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Tips for Making Slide Decks for Scientific Presentations
Nathan Ni, PhD | Nov 11, 2024 | 4 min read
Almost every scientific presentation uses a slide deck, but little time is spent learning how to make or improve them. 
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Creating Effective Scientific Posters
Nathan Ni, PhD | Oct 30, 2024 | 4 min read
Posters need to incorporate scientific communication and graphic design principles to reach their full potential.
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A Guide to Good Science Writing
Nathan Ni, PhD | Oct 16, 2024 | 3 min read
Scientific writing is often overlooked, but it is a skill as important as bench work. 
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How Visual Cues Can Help Tell the Story
Nathan Ni, PhD | Sep 25, 2024 | 4 min read
Effective scientific figures incorporate artistic principles, using color, layout, and other visual elements to help clarify the message.
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Viral Activation Can Shape Breast Milk Composition
Nathan Ni, PhD | Sep 19, 2024 | 5 min read
A new study employs a multiomic approach to study how cytomegalovirus activation impacts breast milk bioactive factors and the infant microbiota.
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Attention to Detail in Scientific Figures
Nathan Ni, PhD | Sep 4, 2024 | 4 min read
Small details—including alignment, layout arrangement, legibility, and visual consistency—are important when designing and creating scientific figures. 
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Designing Scientific Figures
Nathan Ni, PhD | Aug 23, 2024 | 4 min read
Planning and designing figures—organizing, arranging, and visualizing data—is an important skill for scientists.
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Revving the Motor: Full-Length Protein Sequencing with Nanopore Technology
Nathan Ni, PhD | Aug 12, 2024 | 4 min read
Jeff Nivala develops nanopore-based sequencing techniques to help advance proteomics. 
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Changing Identities: Imaging Endosomal Maturation
Nathan Ni, PhD | Aug 1, 2024 | 3 min read
Harrison York combines microscopy and machine learning to visualize and characterize how endosomes regulate intracellular mechanisms. 
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How the Bench Can Build SciComm Skills
Nathan Ni, PhD | Jul 17, 2024 | 4 min read
A scientist’s day-to-day routine in the laboratory provides many opportunities for developing their scientific communication skills.
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