Gabriella Merry is a seasoned editorial professional with experience at The Lancet since March 2017, currently serving as Senior Assistant Editor, with responsibilities that include assisting with Deputy Managing Editor tasks and editing manuscripts for clarity and scientific accuracy. Past roles at The Lancet include Deputy Managing Editor and Assistant Editor, where Gabriella managed editorial teams and corresponded with authors and senior editors. Prior to this, Gabriella worked as a Scientific Editor for Spandidos Publications, focusing on proofreading and copyediting for oncology-related journals. Educational background includes a BSc (Hons) in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Bath, complemented by an industrial placement at GlaxoSmithKline as a Clinical Data Sciences Industrial Placement Student and various roles in customer service.