Charlene Emerson is the lead Scientific Editor of the NextGen Precision Health building at the University of Missouri in Columbia. She works closely with faculty investigators as a writing consultant, helping them craft clear, persuasive, and impactful grant proposals. Dr. Emerson has worked both in a university setting and for the private company, BioScience Writers. She received her Ph.D. from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, where she was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. On the journey to her current role, she also gained experience in strategic communications and speechwriting.