Clear. Concise. Creative.
Pipette & Quill helps busy scientists communicate their work more effectively through expert writing, editing, and figure design services.
Get writing advice from a real person and trusted colleague.
P&Q offers personalized services to meet your needs.
Writing
Get a helping hand with publications, grants, and outreach from an experienced writer who understands your science.
Editing
Take your writing to the next level with comprehensive, line-by-line edits that get to the heart of your research findings.
Figure Design
Tell a complex story simply — with modern and aesthetically pleasing scientific figures.
Meet your scientific writer.
Sarah May, PhD, has been working professionally as a scientific writer since 2022. In 2025, she started Pipette & Quill Scientific Writing to bring her skills and services to the broader scientific community.
“Sarah May is an exceptional scientific writer whose contributions have been instrumental to the success of more than a dozen publications in our research group. Her outstanding skills as both a technical and lay writer allow her to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts with clarity and precision. Sarah’s professionalism and dedication make her an invaluable asset to any team seeking excellence in scientific communication.”
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Raghu Mirmira, MD, PhD
Director, Diabetes Research and Training Center
University of Chicago
“Sarah May is gifted with the remarkable ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both experts and non-experts in the scientific community. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sarah on 5 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts. Whether she writes highly technical scientific documents or summarizes research findings in lay language, Sarah ensures that every detail is thoughtfully presented while maintaining the integrity of the science. I highly recommend Sarah to any organization interested in raising awareness and communicating important scientific knowledge.”
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Daisy Sahoo, PhD
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Medical College of Wisconsin
Pipette & Quill Scientific Writing 