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Meet the experts

Introducing the diverse team of blog contributors, each specializing in distinct areas: Corporate & Health industry insights, the dynamic landscape of library roles, research management strategies, dedicated researcher support, and the advocacy of open science principles.


Mary Ellen Bates

Information Industry

Mary Ellen Bates

Trusted information professional Mary Ellen Bates, based in Colorado, is the principal of Bates Information Services Inc., offering strategic business research and consulting to the information industry since 1991. A recipient of prestigious professional awards, like the John Jacob Astor Award in Library and Information Science, she contributes blogs, including "Info Pros’ Role in Supporting Growth".

Emily Esposito

Corporate & Health Industry

Emily Esposito

Emily Esposito, Senior Marketing Manager from New York, passionately connects corporate markets, information managers, and R&D departments. She shares vital insights on 7 critical messages Info Pros want R&D scientists to know through her blog, intertwining her dedication to family with industry expertise, fostering invaluable connections and community.

Una Farr

Research Management

Una Farr

Una Farr, a tech-curious Senior Content Marketing Manager based in London, delves into AI and research management on her blog, "The Continuing Rise of Collaboration". With a passion for empowering research administrators, librarians, and information professionals, she explores new trends and insights to foster knowledge sharing in the research community.

Silvia He

Advancements in China

Silvia He

Silvia He, Marketing Manager from Shanghai, spearheads content, community and engagement marketing in China. She actively bridges Chinese research communities with the global stage, while constantly sharing with global audience the latest trends in open science and other academic advancements in China.

Saskia Hoving

Changing role of the library

Saskia Hoving

In the Dordrecht office, Marketing Manager Saskia Hoving is chief editor of The Link Newsletter and The Link Blog, covering trends & insights for all facilitators of research. Focusing on the evolving role of libraries regarding SDGs, Open Science, and researcher support, she explores academia's intersection with societal progress. With a lifelong passion for sports and recent exploration into "Women's inclusion in today's science", Saskia brings dynamic insights to her work.

Jeffrey Robens

Researcher Support

Jeffrey Robens

Passionate runner, publishing consultant and Nature Masterclasses' lead trainer, Dr Jeffrey Robens heads community engagement, offering 20 years of academic expertise. With extensive experience in Asia and the Middle East, he has conducted over 600 workshops to enhance publication quality and researcher development. Dive deeper into his thoughts on effective researcher training in his blog post, "Virtual versus in-person seminars: Which training support is most beneficial?”.

Nicole Jackson

Open Science

Nicole Jackson

Nicole Jackson, Senior Marketing Manager in London, supports global organisations in navigating OA publishing trends. She channels her passion for her dog into her work, infusing creativity and empathy. Nicole equips researchers with practical tools for their OA journey. Don't miss her blog post, "Transitioning to Open Access: Reflections from Three US Organizations", for invaluable insights.

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