CROSSCHANNEL RESEARCH & PUBLICATION SUPPORT
Where Scientific Insight Meets Publication Excellence
What we do
CrossChannel delivers independent medical research, evidence syntheses, and commissioned reports and analyses, and offers specialist publication support for clinicians, health researchers and public health organisations.
MEDICAL RESEARCH
CrossChannel provides specialised consultancy at the intersection of health communication, knowledge integration, and global health/international development, combining rigorous research skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable outputs for decision-makers, practitioners, and patients.
PUBLICATION SUPPORT
At CrossChannel Translation & Editing, we understand how critical every stage of the publication process is. Whether you’re submitting to a high-impact medical journal or preparing a manuscript for peer review, our tailored publication support services are designed to ensure clarity, compliance, and confidence from start to finish.
20+
years of combined experience
4
specialist research areas: clinical medicine, lung health, psychiatry, public health
7+
languages: multilingual, interdisciplinary expertise
Research consultancy and medical/technical writing
Independent research and commissioned expertise
1. Health & Science Communication
Helping organisations communicate complex medical and psychological knowledge with clarity, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
Services include:
- Patient information materials (leaflets, guides, FAQs)
- Policy briefs and advocacy documents
- Cross-cultural adaptation (English/French/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese)
- E-learning and training module development
2. Knowledge Integration & Horizon Scanning
Synthesising research across disciplines to provide organisations with strategic insight and foresight.
Services include:
- Evidence syntheses and rapid reviews
- Horizon scanning reports on health and development issues
- Trend briefings for policy and funding audiences
- Cross-sector analysis (e.g. psychology + development + health inequalities)
3. Global Health & Development Consultancy
Advising NGOs, international agencies, and research projects on programme evaluation, communication, and policy relevance.
Services include:
- Monitoring & evaluation (M&E) reports
- Donor and grant reporting (EU, WHO, FCDO, foundations)
- Communication strategy for global health initiatives
- Ethical and cultural guidance for international research projects
CLINICAL MEDICINE
Cross-speciality analysis of current issues in clinical practice, translational research, and health service delivery. Condition-specific updates on diagnosis, treatment algorithms, critical appraisals of recent trials, and practice-focused syntheses.
LUNG HEALTH
Independent, evidence-based insights into key developpments in respiratory medicine. State-of the -art reviews on asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and interstitial lung diseazse, including environmental, occuplational, and neuro-immuno modifiers.
PSYCHIATRY
Critical perspectives on diagnostic frameworks, therapeutic approaches, and emerging neuroscience. Covers the full spectrum from mood and anxiety disorders to neurodevelopmental conditions and the intersection of mental health with law, policy and human rights.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Non-commissioned reports examining legislation, regulation, and governance as determinants of population health. Covers epidemiological surveillance, social determinants, commercial determinants, environmental health law, and health-systems governance.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS
Each monthly briefing identifies significant advances, methodological developments, and emerging debates, with analytical appraisal of study design, evidentiary strength, and translational relevance. Available in English, French and Spanish.
Clinical Medicine
Cross-speciality clinical updates spanning neonatology, oncology, critical care, neurology and more.
Lung Health
Respiratory medicine advances: asthma, COPD, lung cancer, post-infectious sequelae, and precision care.
Psychiatry
Advances in clinical and biological psychiatry: stratification, biomarkers, interventions, and neuroscience.
Public Health
Global and population health studies: equity, system design, epidemiological trends, and policy.
PUBLICATION SUPPORT
Individual services and bundled suites designed to reduce desk rejection risk and maximise acceptance chances.
Literature Search & Review
Our literature review and search service offers a fully customisable scope, tailored to your specific research focus, timeline, and budget.
Journal Formatting
Full compliance with target journal guidelines: font, margins, layout, language style, and manuscript structure.
Graphical Abstracts & Audio Summaries
Professionally designed based on your manuscript. You retain full copyright. Delivered in JPG, PDF, PNG, and TIFF.
Artwork Preparation
Tables, figures and illustrations reformatted to journal specifications--resolution, colour, sizing, and labelling.
Plagiarism Check
Comprehensive scan using Paperpal, with identification of flagged sections and expert guidance on revision.
Statistical Analysis Review
Expert review of statistical methods and reporting -- accuracy, validity and suitability for your research design. Descriptive and inferential analyses supported.
Referencing & Citation
All in-text citations and reference lists formatted to your target journal's style guide. Missing references verified and inserted.
AI Detection & Humanisation
Comprehensive scan with probability scores, followed by targeted human revision to resstore authenticity and meet journal standards.
Mock Peer Review
Expert pre-submission evaluation replicating high-impact journal standards -- novelty, methodology, conclusions and references. One complimentary re-review included.
Copy Editing & Proofreading
We offer two levels of editorial support: copy-editing and proofreading. Copy-editing is a thorough process that improves clarity, flow, grammar, and consistency, ensuring your text meets academic or professional standards. Proofreading is the final polish, focused on correcting typographical, spelling, and formatting errors in documents that are otherwise ready for submission or publication.
Translation, Transcription & SEO
We deliver accurate, context-sensitive translations tailored to the linguistic and stylistic norms of the target audience. Our services also include transcription of audio and video content in English, French and Spanish, with careful attention to tone, clarity, and subject-specific terminology. For clients aiming to improve digital reach, we offer SEO-focused editing and translation that combines linguistic precision with strategic keyword integration.
PUBLICATION BUNDLES
Pre-packaged combinations of editing and publication services.
BRONZE SUITE
Essential submission preparation for well-structured manuscripts needing focused support.
From $380/£282 (from 2 weeks)
- Standard Copy Editing ($0.04/£0.03 per word)
- Artwork Formatting ($15/£11 per table/figure/image)
- Target journal formatting (worth $50/£35)
- Referencing and citation according to target journal requirements (worth $125/£92)
SILVER SUITE
Six in-depth services covering complete submission support for up to two journals.
From $590/£438 (from 3 weeks)
- Expert Editing ($0.06/£0.05 per word)
- Cover letter for journal submission (worth $50/£35)
- Artwork Formatting ($15/£11 per table/figure/image)
- Plagiarism check (worth $100/£70)
- Target journal-specific formatting (worth $50/£35)
- Referencing and citation according to target journal requirements (worth $125/£92)
GOLD SUITE
End-to-end support with comprehensive editing and full technical review.
From $1,050/£778 (from 4 weeks)
- Comprehensive developmental and structural editing ($0.08/£0.06 per word)
- Cover letter for journal (worth $50/£35)
- Artwork Formatting ($15/£11 per table/figure/image)
- Plagiarism check (unlimited rounds for 12 months) (worth $100/£70)
- Target journal-specific formatting (worth $50/£35)
- Journal Response Letter Review (worth $125/£92)
- Referencing and citation according to target journal requirements (worth $125/£92)
- Pre-Submission Mock Peer Review (worth $300/£222)
COPY EDITING & PROOFREADING
Expert editing for academic and clinical manuscripts
Human specialists with subject-area expertise. All manuscripts returned with track changes and a certificate of native-level English editing. Three plan depths--Standard, Expert, and Comprehensive.
STANDARD
Sentence-level correction for well-structured manuscripts.
From $0.04/word (£0.03/word); some deliveries within 24 hours
- Grammar, syntax, spelling
- Vocabulary and terminology
- Discounted re-editing rate
- Free querying
- Certificate of native-level English
EXPERT
Substantive editing with rationale and margin comments. Covers reviewer revision rounds.
From £0.06/word (£0.05/word); delivery from 7 days
- All Standard features
- Detailed edits, with rationale and notes
- Free re-editing for 12 months
- Cover letter at 25% discount
COMPREHENSIVE
Full structural and developmental editing--from argument architecture to sentence level.
From $0.08/word (£0.06/word); delivery starting from 10 days
- All Expert features
- Substantive structural and developmental editing
- Manuscript assessment report
- Response letter review at 25% discount
TYPES OF DOCUMENTS
Journal Articles
- Grammar, syntax, terminology, and journal-specific style.
- From $0.04/word (£0.03/word); from 48-hour turnaround.
Abstracts
- Structural and linguistic editing to maximise clarity and impact.
- From $0.06/word (£0.05/word); from 8-hour turnaround.
AI-generated Content
- Human review and refinement: correcting errors, improving flow, aligning to disciplinary conventions.
- From $0.04/word (£0.03/word); from 24-hour turnaround.
Books & Manuscripts
- Academic monographs and specialist volumes. Discounted rates for multiple editing rounds.
- From $0.02/word (£0.01/word); turnaround by word count.
Dissertations & Theses
- Submission-ready editing and proofreading and editing with institutional formatting. Reduced rates for students from LMICs.
- From $0.05/word (£0.04/word); turnaround by word count.
TRANSLATION & TRANSCRIPTION
Medical, scientific and technical translation
AI-assisted workflows with mandatory human expert review, GDPR-compliant; NDAs on request.
- Medical & Pharmaceutical: Drug labels, consent forms, patient information leaflets, clinical trial protocols, and regulatory submissions (EMA, FDA)
- Academic & Research: Research papers, journal articles, theses, textbooks, and conference materials. Accurate terminology, consistent voice, preserved academic intent.
- Technical Documents: Manuals, product specifications, patents, and safety instructions with subject-matter expertise in engineering, IT, and applied sciences.
- Medical transcription: Verbatim and intelligent transcription of clinical interviews, focus groups, advisory boards, and qualitative research.
- Machine Translation Post-Editing: AI-generated translations refined by a human specialist--correcting errors, improving flow, and verifying source fidelity. Faster and lower cost than full human translation.
- Website Localisation & SEO: Content adapted for language, culture, and local expectations, including multilingual SEP (meta, on-page content, and keyword research).
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch; other languages on demand.
Why choose us
Human experts, always
Every manuscript is handled by a human editor or writer with relevant subject area expertise. AI tools assist--they never replace expert review.
Fixed quotes, no surprises
You receive a fixed price before we begin, tied to a specific Quote ID and scope. No hourly billing, no scope-creep charges.
Free re-editing for 12 months
On Expert and Comprehensive plans, re-editing is free for up to 12 months -- covering sections revised in response to reviewer feedback.
Strict confidentiality
All documents treated as strictly confidential. Staff and collaborators bound by NDAs. Materials used solely for the agreed work.
Direct access to your editor
Unlimited Q&A with your assigned editor at no extra cost. Optional hour of live WhatsApp chat available if required.
Fair access
Reduced rates for students and researchers from low- and middle-income countries. Contact us to discuss eligibility before submitting.
OUR SERVICES
- Book Editing
- Abstract Editiing
- Article Editing
- AI Editing
- Dissertation/Thesis Editing
- Compare Editing Plans: Standard, Expert & Comprehensive
- Re-editing requests