Radhika Vaishnav

PhD, University of Kentucky, United States

A strong advocate of curiosity, creativity and cross-disciplinary conversations

How Labs Prepare for the New Academic Year: A Global Perspective

As the current academic year begins to wind down, advance planning begins everywhere for the new academic year. Yes, it is a time for planning, strategy, collaboration and embracing new directions. Research institutions around the world start to gear up to ensure that laboratories are ready to support high-quality science and innovation. Gaps in equipment, […]

From Desk Rejection to Revision: What Editors Wish Authors Knew

Have you faced a desk rejection? After all the months of work on your paper, learning it never got past the editor’s desk can be disheartening! Rejection is an almost universal experience in academic publishing. Even seasoned researchers with strong publication records receive desk rejections and critical reviewer comments. For many authors, a desk rejection […]

Turning Feedback into Future Success: A Year-End Guide for Grant Writers

Feedback and grant reviewer comments can be transformed into tools for growth instead of reminders of rejection.

5 Videos to Help Reflect, Rethink and Refocus (2026)

5 Videos to Help You Start Strong in 2026 As the year winds down, researchers everywhere enter the familiar rhythm of wrapping up projects, reviewing progress, and preparing for a fresh start. As the you take in the slower pace and festive mood, it is also a good time to reflect on the year past […]