Dr. Lars van Dijk holds a PhD in Life Sciences & Health, with an MS in Biochemistry and a BS in Biology, focusing on translational research and scholarly communication.
Dr. Lars van Dijk is a Netherlands-based, mid-career life sciences writer with a PhD in Life Sciences & Health and hands-on translational research experience. He brings deep expertise across Biochemistry, Immunology, Genetics, Epidemiology, and Biomedical Science, complemented by Biomedical topics such as Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Public Health, and Veterinary Science. His work spans Biology, Medicine, Microbiology, Nutrition, Dentistry, Nursing, and Biotechnology, enabling him to deliver rigorous literature reviews, research papers, and proposals that align with discipline norms. He translates complex data and methodologies into clear narratives, builds evidence-based arguments, and structures content for impact, readability, and scholarly rigor. He collaborates with students and professionals to meet guidelines while upholding ethical standards, accurate citations, and transparent methods.
Focus areas include literature synthesis, study design, and critical appraisal across Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Neuroscience, and Public Health. He emphasizes ethical sourcing, reproducible methods, and clear, audience-appropriate writing tailored to journals, grant proposals, and course assignments.