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Lesley Anson
PeerJ Editor
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Lesley C Anson

PeerJ Editor

Summary

Dr. Lesley Anson earned a First Class BSc in Physiological Sciences from the University of Newcastle and a PhD in Auditory Biophysics from the University of Bristol. Her academic research included investigating cochlear inner hair cells at Bristol's Department of Physiology and studying NMDA receptors as a Wellcome Trust Fellow at University College London, where she worked with Professors David Colquhoun and Ralf Schoepfer using techniques such as alanine scanning mutagenesis and single-channel recordings.

With over 25 years of editing experience, Dr. Anson combines scientific knowledge with editorial expertise. Her background in neurophysiology, biophysics, and molecular pharmacology, developed through research with respected scientists, informs her approach to editing scientific content. This blend of academic training and practical editing skills allows her to effectively communicate complex scientific information.

Biophysics Neuroscience

Editorial Board Member

PeerJ - the Journal of Life & Environmental Sciences

Past or current institution affiliations

University College London
University of Bristol

Work details

Research Assistant

University of Bristol
October 1995 - December 1995
Physiology
Research Assistant in the laboratory of Prof. J.F. Ashmore investigating presynaptic properties of mammalian inner hair cells

Postdoctoral Fellow

University College London, University of London
April 1996 - January 1999
Pharmacology
Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratories of Prof. D. Colquhoun and Dr. R. Schoepfer investigating glutamate-binding residues in recombinant NMDA receptors

Websites

  • Anson Scientific

PeerJ Contributions

  • Edited 20

Academic Editor on

November 4, 2025
Cognitive domain-specific impairments and associated risk factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional observational study based on neuropsychological assessment from Xiamen, China
Xueling Xiao, Luling Chen, Jingqi Liu, Jiayan Cai, Manxiang Deng
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20292
November 4, 2025
Incidence, persistence, and clearance of cervical human papillomavirus infection among gynecological outpatients in Kunming, Yunnan, China, 2019–2023: a retrospective cohort study
Yafei Huang, Xiangcong Wei, Yan Guo, Ting Su, Qiuting Duan, Xin Fan, Jinxiu Wan, Yufan Zhang, Guiqian Zhang, Yi Sun, Ya Xu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20215
November 4, 2025
Knowledge and competence in vestibular rehabilitation: a cross-sectional study of physical therapy interns
Danah Alyahya, Arwa Alharbi, Faizan Kashoo, Shaikha Alsaheli, Faisal Mubarak AlMubarak, Rehab Aljuhni
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20213
November 3, 2025
Serum growth differentiation factor 15 trajectory predicts 28-day mortality in critically ill patients: a multicenter cohort study
Qinxue Wang, Jiawei Wang, Yuhan Zhao, Yuanze Ma, Xiang Li, Xinyi Chang, Nan Zheng, Yong Ji, Yi Han
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20317
November 3, 2025
Comparative dosimetric evaluation of single-beam dual-arc versus dual-beam single-arc volumetric modulated arc therapy strategies in lung stereotactic body radiotherapy using Monaco
Jieni Ding, Yanqiu Huang, Qiang Li, Weijun Chen, Kainan Shao
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20311
November 3, 2025
The role of pre-pregnancy overweight in gestational diabetes, hypertension, and macrosomia: a retrospective study
Sisi Zhu, LiFeng Chen, LiJuan Shen, Xiangxiang Fu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20277
October 31, 2025
Elevated SLC1A5 links to inflamed endothelial cells and proteinuria in membranous nephropathy patients
Qingqin Tang, Yi Ling, Jianzhong Li, Bin Feng, Sheng Zhang, Deyu Xu, Ling Zhou, Lei Shen, Guoyuan Lu, Mingyu Chen, Longwei Qiao, Yuting Liang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20271
October 31, 2025
Gastric intestinal metaplasia subtypes and the effects of c-Myc expression on severity
Qinglu Yang, Lingzhi Lian, Jingying Shen, Qin Cao, Xuewei Wang, Pingping Hu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20257
October 27, 2025
Retrospective study: the value of GDF-15 and conventional markers in combination for clinical diagnosis of lung cancer
Jingru Ni, Xiaohe Hao, Yongkang Wu, Cuiping Mao, Limin Niu, Heng Liu, Qinghai Lin
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20281 PubMed 41180487
October 23, 2025
The profound impact of COVID-19 on college students’ physical fitness
Jianzhong Sun, Bin Qiao, Chan Lin
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20293 PubMed 41146996
October 22, 2025
Interaction between crizotinib and tropifexor through in vitro and in vivo studies
An Shen, Hailun Xia, Jun Wu, Liang Tao, Jie Chen, HangJuan Lin
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20256 PubMed 41142316
October 17, 2025
Prevalence and risk factors of sarcopenia and effect of sarcopenia on functional status and falls incidents among the elderly in Selangor
Thinakaran Kandayah, Nazarudin Safian, Shamsul Azhar Shah
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20175 PubMed 41122239
October 15, 2025
Effect of circadian rhythm disruption on benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats
Xiaoxue Huang, Xiaohu Tang, Yuanzhao Xu, Zhiyan Liu, Guangheng Luo
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20173 PubMed 41112764
October 14, 2025
Sleep and geriatric syndromes in elderly emergency patients in China: a cross-sectional survey
Qiong Zhang, Peng Li, Lingyun Lu, Cheng He, Dan Chen, Fen Xiang, Can Huang, Xingliang Gan, Feng Yi
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20194 PubMed 41112777
October 10, 2025
Association between MTHFR gene polymorphisms and H-type hypertension in patients with ischemic stroke
Bo Zhou, Tingting Yang, Shicang An, Qike Xu, Yuna Liang, Xiangyang An
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20210 PubMed 41089256
October 10, 2025
Risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ping Xiong, Lei Li, Zhangbin Yu, Yuanlin Pu, Hong Tang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20202 PubMed 41089255
October 8, 2025
Retrospective study: anthropometric and metabolic characteristics of patients with metabolic syndrome–a gender-specific analysis of clinical and correlation patterns
Yingxin Li, Huanhua Wu, Yingtong Lu, Jingjie Shang, Yong Cheng, Xiaozheng Cao, Zhiqiang Tan, Qijun Cai, Hao Xu, Bin Guo
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20183 PubMed 41081094
October 8, 2025
Barriers to care and the need for dental educational materials for the Lowe syndrome community: a survey of dentists
Adam Lowenstein, Matthew Finkelman, Jay Dalal, Crystal Smith, Glory Ogunyinka, David Tesini, Carlos Fernando Mourão
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20174 PubMed 41081087
October 6, 2025
Factors influencing compliance with endoscopy final rinsing water standards: a study in a tertiary hospital setting
Yuhua Yuan, Lihong Ye, Tianyi Lu, Baihuan Feng, Jin Zhao
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20134 PubMed 41081099
October 2, 2025
Exploring the use of mobile health among patients with cardiometabolic and respiratory chronic diseases in primary care nursing: a cross-sectional study
Daniel Monasor Ortola, José Joaquín Mira, Antonio Esteve Ríos, Virginia García Ferrer
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20130 PubMed 41054571