Don't Perish! A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Scientific Paper: 2026 Edition

Don’t Perish! A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Scientific Paper

Participants will learn how to align discoveries with the biological question, organize results for

maximum impact, and apply simple techniques that immediately improve readability. Ideal for first-

time authors and experienced researchers alike. Presented by Prof. Sophien Kamoun.

What: ViroiDoc Transferable skills online training

When: Thursday, 2 April 2026

Great science deserves to be read—not buried under unclear writing. “Don’t Perish!” is a practical,

high-energy lecture that strips away the mystery of scientific writing and focuses on what actually

makes papers succeed: a strong storyline, logical structure, and clear messaging. Participants will

learn how to align discoveries with the biological question, organize results for maximum impact, and

apply simple techniques that immediately improve readability. Ideal for first-time authors and

experienced researchers alike.

Sophien Kamoun is a Senior Scientist at The Sainsbury Laboratory and Professor of Biology at the

University of East Anglia. Internationally recognized for pioneering work on plant diseases and

immunity, he has developed genomics and molecular approaches that transformed understanding of

eukaryotic plant pathogens and opened new paths to combat major crop diseases.

A champion of open science, Kamoun promotes preprints, transparent peer review, and open data to

accelerate discovery. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and recipient of major honors including the

Kuwait Prize and the Linnean Medal. He co-founded Resurrect Bio and GetGenome, initiatives

advancing innovation and equitable access to genomics worldwide.

For more than 25 years, he has delivered the “Don’t Perish” workshop to help early-career scientists

communicate their work clearly and publish papers that matter.