Thais Guillen Otero's Portfolio - Thais Guillen Otero, Ph.D.

Impact Summary

A strong impact summary might be the final push to receive that grant. In this document, I used an accessible tone and a broad integrative vision to demonstrate to funders and evaluation committees the current and future implications of a peer-reviewed research. I translated experimental findings into scientific significance, conceptual advances, and future research direction.

Executive Summary

A strong executive summary would be your bridge from scientific evidence to strategic decision-making. To produce this executive summary, I transformed a peer-reviewed pilot health study into a document with a scientific base but a tailored tone, an actionable structure, and direct language. It was designed to help decision-makers rapidly grasp the development, direction, and relevance of the study without scientific jargon.

Facultative Mycorrhization in Ferns

This presentation was prepared for an international scientific conference and summarises a study on how light and nutrient availability influence fern–fungus relationships. A controlled greenhouse experiment with 80 plants indicated that light was the key factor enabling plant-fungus interactions. The results were later published in BMC Plant Biology (2023). This piece illustrates my ability to synthesize complex datasets, design structured visual communication, and tailor my writing style to reach expert audiences.

A metabarcoding protocol targeting two DNA regions

This article describes the development and optimization of a protocol to identify fungi in the roots of ferns and lycophytes. I validated two step-by-step molecular procedures, from DNA extraction to fungal classification and statistical analyses. This piece demonstrates scientific expertise and peer-reviewed publication experience (structured methodology, technical precision, and compliance with journal standards).

Lay Summary

A strong lay summary is an unbeatable positioning tool: it reaches multiple audiences faster and deeper than any abstract. Lay summaries are increasingly required by journals, funders, and ethics committees. From a 5000 words peer reviewed publication, I developed a 400-word lay summary that relies on storytelling to reach a curious non-specialist audience. I highlighted the relevance of fern-fungus relationships in lay language while maintaining its scientific rigor.

Don't Wait. Check Today.

This awareness poster emphasizes the importance of regular breast self-exams in early cancer detection. It is a woman-to-woman message to take care of herself today, and it aims to inspire action using empathic language, an empowering call-to-action, and hashtags to maximize engagement. This piece exhibits copywriting, patient-focused communication, and health campaign design skills.

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Video • 29th September 2025

Let's break the silence

This short video was created for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to raise awareness about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. I developed the concept, wrote the script, recorded the narration, and combined visuals, text, and music to evoke empathy and emphasize the importance of patient and caregiver support, as well as innovation in Alzheimer’s care. The piece demonstrates my ability to deliver empathetic storytelling, accessible communication, voice-over, and audio and video editing skills. To ensure accessibility and reach, I produced three captioned versions in English, German, and Spanish.

Learn about the causes and consequences of cerebral ischemia

This article offers an overview of cerebral ischemia, highlighting causes, impact, symptoms, and treatment options. Originally published in Spanish (2019), it has been translated and reviewed to match today’s state-of-knowledge (2025). It aims at healthcare professionals, students, and informed readers in general. This piece demonstrates technical depth, translation skills, and the ability to write with clarity and accuracy for professional audiences.

Impact Audit

An impact audit examines how effectively a document communicates its value. The current sample is an impact audit of a publicly available SNSF scientific abstract and highlights the importance of structural clarity and alignment with audience expectations. The assessment focuses on improving the document’s clarity and coherence, and its ability to convince a multidisciplinary evaluation panel.

Featured Work

Research & Funding Narratives