Medical writing · Editing · Consulting

Rigorous science,
precisely written.

I'm Dr. Rafaella A. Gonçalves — neuroscientist and founder of CognoWise. With 10+ years in biomedical research, I help universities, companies, and research teams turn complex data into clear, evidence-based content.

10+
Years in research
Bench–to–Paper
Full expertise
Dr. Rafaella A. Gonçalves
Trained & published at
Queen's University Gladstone · UCSF University of Toronto Nature Reviews Neuroscience Alzheimer's & Dementia
§ What I do

Every stage covered — from raw data to published and ranked.

Specialized, end-to-end support — tailored to the rigor your work demands.

01

Healthcare Content & SEO

PhD-level accuracy in web content and blogs — because pharma and biotech companies can't afford medically imprecise copy.

  • Medical blog posts & website copy
  • SEO-optimized content with clinical accuracy
  • Brand content for pharma, biotech & healthtech
02

Medical Writing

Accurate, evidence-based content that communicates complex science with clarity and impact.

  • Peer-reviewed manuscripts
  • Literature reviews & evidence syntheses
  • Educational materials for professionals & the public
03

Review & Editing

Expert scientific editing that elevates work to publication-ready standards.

  • In-depth evaluation of data & methodology
  • Streamlined structure and flow
  • Strategic feedback for journal & stakeholder fit
04

AI Training & Evaluation

Neuroscience and medical expertise applied to test and refine healthcare language models.

  • Develop challenge datasets & prompts
  • Audit and optimize prompt quality
  • Actionable improvement recommendations
05

Consulting

Specialized support at every stage of biomedical research, from concept to application.

  • Experimental design & study planning
  • Data analysis & interpretation
  • Translating findings into clinical or commercial strategy
06

Scientific Translation

Nuanced translation of technical documents across languages, preserving scientific accuracy.

  • Research articles
  • Conference abstracts
  • Technical protocols
§ Selected work

Peer-reviewed publications, by the numbers.

A selection from journals spanning neuroscience, metabolism, and aging. For the full list, visit Google Scholar.

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§ About

From the bench to the paper.

I'm a neuroscientist with over 10 years of experience across academia and the private sector. After a PhD at Queen's University and postdoctoral research at the Gladstone Institutes / UCSF, I now help healthcare companies and research teams translate complex data into clear, high-impact content.

"Every project is unique — and so is my approach. I deliver client-focused, customized work, on time, without compromising rigor."
Education
PhD in Neuroscience — Queen's University (2022)
MSc in Medical Biochemistry — University of Toronto & UFRJ (2017)
Topics
Aging · Neurology · Biochemistry · Metabolism
Behavior · AI in medicine · Cardiology · Dermatology
Key skills
Medical writing · Evidence synthesis
Data analysis — R, SPSS, GraphPad Prism, Python
Why work with me

Proven expertise

A PhD and 10+ years of biomedical research bring rigorous, credible subject-matter depth.

Results-oriented

I understand academic and industry demands — delivered on time, without compromising quality.

Clear communication

Complex data translated into clear messages for grants, publications, and stakeholders.

Personalized support

As an independent consultant, every engagement is client-focused and customized.

§ Validation

What clients say about working with me.

Rafaella turned a dense dataset into a manuscript our reviewers barely questioned — clear, rigorous, and on time.
A Amara Research Director
The literature review she delivered became the backbone of a funded grant. Exceptional synthesis and judgment.
M Marcus Principal Investigator
Her edits sharpened our argument without ever flattening the science. We'll absolutely work with her again.
J James Medical Affairs Lead
§ Get in touch

Let's discuss your project.

Ready when you are — reach out for a free, no-obligation consultation.