WEBINAR
ACS PPP 2026 Webinar Series – Session 4
From Idea to Article: Refining Your Manuscript for Publication
Wednesday | 23 September 2026 | 11:00 AM (GMT+8)
Take your manuscript one step closer to publication with practical guidance from an ACS editor.
Join Dr. Yuan Qiao from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, Associate Editor of ACS Infectious Diseases, together with Mandy Sum, Market & Business Development Manager, ASEAN & Oceania, ACS Publications, for the final session of the ACS PPP 2026 Webinar Series.
Learn practical ways to refine your manuscript, communicate your findings clearly, prepare for submission with confidence, and make the most of ACS resources throughout your research and publishing journey.
What You’ll Learn
📝 Refine Your Manuscript
Get practical insights from an ACS editor on refining your manuscript and communicating your findings clearly.
✨ Prepare for Submission
Learn how to strengthen your manuscript and prepare it for submission with greater confidence.
🔎 Make the Most of ACS Resources
Explore ACS platform features and resources that can support your publishing and research journey.
📚 Learn Beyond the Article
Discover how digital books and reference works can help you explore new topics and stay current in your field.
Engage & Win!
Put your knowledge to the test during the live trivia quiz and stand a chance to win a prize from ACS.
You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with the speakers during the session.
Get Your Certificate
Attend the live session and receive a certificate of participation.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:
- Researchers and academics
- Postgraduate students
- Early-career researchers
- Authors preparing a manuscript for submission
- Researchers looking to strengthen their scientific writing and publishing skills
Whether you’re refining your first manuscript or preparing your next submission, this session offers practical guidance to support your publishing journey.
Ready to take your manuscript one step closer to publication?
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and the recording will be shared with you after the session.
Speakers:

Speakers:
Dr. Yuan Qiao
Nanyang Assistant Professor (NRF Fellow)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Associate Editor, ACS Infectious Diseases
Dr. Qiao studied chemistry at Bryn Mawr College before earning her Ph.D. in Chemical Biology at Harvard University. Her research has focused on bacterial peptidoglycan, antibiotic discovery and bacterial-fungal interactions. A recipient of the A*STAR National Science Scholarship, she has been an Assistant Professor in the Chemistry and Chemical Biology Division at Nanyang Technological University since 2019.
Mandy Sum
Market & Business Development Manager, ASEAN & Oceania
ACS Publications


