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.