IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Researcher Reviews
Hear directly from researchers who have worked with SciTube, from new collaborations and positive funder feedback to sharing their findings with wider audiences.
Featured Researcher Experience
A team of speech therapists based at a large clinic in County Wicklow, Ireland, saw the video about my research online, with no idea who I was or what I do, and contacted me regarding a collaborative project.
We've already been in communication and are meeting next week to plan activities.
For me, this ties in very well with other clinical work I'm doing with a team in Dublin. More importantly, it has come entirely on the back of the video.
So all power to you!
Dr Tim Wharton
University of Brighton
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From funder feedback and new audiences to the people and processes behind each animation.
Positive funder feedback
“Our funders were also very pleased, commenting on how helpful and impactful the video was—particularly in explaining concepts that are often under-explained in academic formats.”
Rachel Bryant-Waugh and Tanith Archibald
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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Original testimonial
We had a great experience working with SciTube. After being approached following one of our publications, we explored their offer and were quickly impressed by their professionalism and online presence—it was an easy decision to collaborate.
Throughout the process, the team was incredibly thorough and responsive. From refining the text and animation to offering guidance on dissemination and letting us choose the voiceover, every step was handled with care and attention to detail.
We’ve already started sharing our SciTube video with colleagues and at conferences, and we’re planning to use it in a schools-based project as well. It offers an accessible way to share our research far beyond traditional academic channels.
Our funders were also very pleased, commenting on how helpful and impactful the video was—particularly in explaining concepts that are often under-explained in academic formats.
We would absolutely work with SciTube again and highly recommend them to colleagues looking to boost the visibility and reach of their work.
Across platforms
“We have already featured our SciTube video on our website, shared it with customers, and presented it at a national conference.”
Drs. Robert Arnold & Chris Gaskill
Southeastern Biocommunication Associates
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Original testimonial
Working with SciTube has been a rewarding experience. We were impressed by the quality of their videos, their speed, and especially their ability to distill our research into a clear, engaging summary that captured key insights. This project has given our work much-needed visibility beyond the rural communities we serve, reaching audiences across the US and beyond. We have already featured our SciTube video on our website, shared it with customers, and presented it at a national conference. We would happily work with SciTube again and recommend them to colleagues seeking impactful research dissemination.
Accessible molecular biology
“The video effectively communicates complex molecular biology to a general audience, garnering attention from scientists and students alike.”
Professor Bruce Bowerman
University of Oregon
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I had a great experience working with SciTube! Their stepwise approach made producing the video seamless and enjoyable. The video effectively communicates complex molecular biology to a general audience, garnering attention from scientists and students alike. I’ve shared it widely and believe it’s a great tool for research dissemination. I would definitely recommend SciTube to colleagues and look forward to collaborating on future projects!
Conference engagement
“When I showed my interactive poster in MODSIM I stepped back from my booth and watched how groups of people came to my booth watching at the movie explaining my work.”
Dr Jacob Barhak
Independent Computational Disease Modeller
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Original testimonial
I decided to work with SciTube as I support new ways of publication, and in many ways this is better an article in a journal. An animation allows intuitive connections and can explain in a few seconds, text that will be understood by a reader only after several sentences or paragraphs. For example, a few animated seconds may need a page of writing as text. In our fast pacing world, time is a valuable resource and saving it by showing an idea quickly is very valuable.
Moreover, a movie attracts people more than a large title using text. When I showed my interactive poster in MODSIM I stepped back from my booth and watched how groups of people came to my booth watching at the movie explaining my work. Even if I was not there the movie itself was a attraction that viewers could relate to and were attracted to.
I enjoyed working with the SciTube team, my editor was great and helpful, and my animator was talented. As a short summary, my animation will promote my studies to a larger public audience as I have already found out. I would be happy to recommend SciTube to my peers.
Finding research partners
“One of our main goals was to connect our research with potential partners, and SciTube has provided a strong platform to support that.”
Professors Stefan Pierzynowski & Kateryna Pierzynowska
Lund University
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Original testimonial
Our expereince with SciTube has been a very positive. The process was smooth and professional throughout, and we particularly valued the clear and effective communication with potential readers and audiences.
One of our main goals was to connect our research with potential partners, and SciTube has provided a strong platform to support that. The final animation also serves as a concise and accessible summary of our work, which we can use as part of our professional portfolio.
We would be happy to work with SciTube again and would recommend the service to colleagues looking to expand the reach of their research
Funding accountability
“Also, SciTube has helped us with one of our main commitments to our funding agency, in the popularisation of scientific results obtained using their funds.”
Dr Ilario Losito
University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Department of Chemistry
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I wanted to find a way to spread my scientific results on olive oil, a popular food commodity in my country, to a wider audience compared to the audience of scientific journals. After working with SciTube, the results of our study are now available to olive oil producers. Also, SciTube has helped us with one of our main commitments to our funding agency, in the popularisation of scientific results obtained using their funds.
The SciTube team were very communicative, and their constant support made the production process as easy as possible for me. For these reasons, I would recommend SciTube to my peers.
Teaching and conferences
“I plan to use the animation widely in my courses and conference presentations, and colleagues at my institute have already responded very positively.”
Cees J. Hamelink
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Original testimonial
Working with SciTube was a pleasure. The regular, constructive exchanges made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. I plan to use the animation widely in my courses and conference presentations, and colleagues at my institute have already responded very positively. SciTube is an excellent way to make research more accessible, and I’m happy to recommend them.
Inspiring future scientists
“My 7th-grade daughter, who initially found my research perplexing, grasped the intricacies of my work with ease after viewing the animation SciTube created.”
Youzhong Guo, Ph.D
VCU, School of Pharmacy
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Original testimonial
I am thrilled to have collaborated with SciTube to produce an outstanding animation that effectively conveys our research findings to a broader audience. Scientific journals, while instrumental in scientific communication among peers, often lack accessibility for those outside specialized fields.
My 7th-grade daughter, who initially found my research perplexing, grasped the intricacies of my work with ease after viewing the animation SciTube created. This revelation instilled in me a profound sense of satisfaction, as I believe inspiring the next generation of scientists is a paramount responsibility.
Presenting our research in concise formats through streaming platforms aligns perfectly with the modern media consumption habits of today’s youth. Science popularization, though crucial, often receives insufficient attention from scientists themselves.
SciTube’s exceptional work has undoubtedly enhanced the public’s understanding of our research and nurtured a deeper appreciation for scientific endeavors. I commend their efforts and encourage their continued contribution to science communication.
Professional networks
“I have circulated my animation to a few key colleagues already, and added it to my email signature and ResearchGate page – I hope this will provide a quick and easy way for people to learn more about my studies.”
Dr Robin Davidson-Arnott
University of Guelph
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Original testimonial
SciTube provided me with an opportunity to communicate my research paper to coastal managers and non-professionals. I enjoyed working with the SciTube editorial team, and they were easy and efficient to communicate with. I have circulated my animation to a few key colleagues already, and added it to my email signature and ResearchGate page – I hope this will provide a quick and easy way for people to learn more about my studies.
More researcher experiences
Rare-disease community
“The final animation will help make our research more widely known, both within the scientific community and among the local rare-disease community.”
Dr Liisa Laakso
Mater Research Institute-University of Queensland
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Original testimonial
Working with SciTube came at exactly the right time for us. We were beginning to think about how to reach beyond academia and engage the wider community with an innovative research idea, and SciTube provided a valuable way to do that. I appreciated being able to give feedback throughout the draft process, which made the collaboration smooth and constructive. The final animation will help make our research more widely known, both within the scientific community and among the local rare-disease community.
We plan to use the video to inform potential collaborators and research participants about our work, and I would recommend SciTube to colleagues looking to communicate their research more effectively
Policy and public audiences
“What I particularly value is how the animation helps turn research into something more accessible and actionable for policy and wider audiences, which is often difficult to achieve through traditional research papers alone.”
Dr Aminath Sudha
The Maldives National University
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Original testimonial
Working with SciTube was a very positive experience. The team produced a high-quality video with a strong narrative, clear audio, and excellent visual presentation. What I particularly value is how the animation helps turn research into something more accessible and actionable for policy and wider audiences, which is often difficult to achieve through traditional research papers alone.I believe the video will help create wider recognition and acceptance of the research, and I plan to share it across my social media platforms to help disseminate the work more broadly. I would certainly recommend SciTube to colleagues.
Audience measurement
“The Metrics Report Avril provided after production was particularly helpful in understanding the reach of our video.”
Lauren K. Terry, Director of Communications
Human Services Research Institute
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Original testimonial
I’ve worked with SciTube before, and I was thrilled to collaborate with them again. The team, especially Nelly and Avril, were wonderful, and the writers did an excellent job turning a dense article into a meaningful, accessible narrative. The Metrics Report Avril provided after production was particularly helpful in understanding the reach of our video. SciTube’s work provides clear knowledge translation suitable for audiences of all ages and abilities, and I would gladly work with them again and recommend them to colleagues.
Open education
“We loved making our research accessible as an Open Educational Resource.”
Dr Karen Hindhede
Central Arizona College
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Working with SciTube was a great experience! We loved making our research accessible as an Open Educational Resource. The team was fantastic, and seeing the final video come together was rewarding. SciTube is helping disseminate our work, and I’m sharing it with colleagues, family, and friends. My institution is pleased with the results. I would definitely recommend SciTube to others and look forward to future projects!
Wider dissemination
“SciTube’s use of animation and multi-media dissemination will significantly enhance the reach of my work, from classrooms to public lectures and professional correspondence.”
Professor Kimani Nehusi
Temple University
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Working with SciTube has been an excellent experience. Their approach to communication and collaboration made the process smooth and enjoyable. I chose to work with them to share my research across multiple platforms, and they delivered beyond expectations. SciTube’s use of animation and multi-media dissemination will significantly enhance the reach of my work, from classrooms to public lectures and professional correspondence. I believe my institution will be delighted by the broad distribution achieved. I would happily work with SciTube again and recommend them to colleagues seeking impactful and innovative ways to share their research.
Collaborative editorial process
“I was especially pleased with the team’s responsiveness—every suggestion I made throughout the editing process was taken seriously and implemented.”
Dr Thomas Tonon
Independent
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Original testimonial
Working with SciTube was a valuable and rewarding experience. My primary goal was to share my research and conclusions with a broader audience, especially policymakers, and SciTube offered a unique platform to do just that.
I was especially pleased with the team’s responsiveness—every suggestion I made throughout the editing process was taken seriously and implemented. Their commitment to collaboration and quality was clear at every step.
SciTube’s strong social media presence will significantly enhance the visibility of my work, and I plan to share the final video with key contacts and influencers. I would definitely recommend SciTube to other researchers looking to effectively communicate their findings to a wider audience.
Professional service
“Their wide reach makes them an excellent partner for disseminating research to broader audiences.”
Professor Basil N Okeahialam
University of Jos
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Working with SciTube was a positive experience. I appreciated their promptness and quality of work. Their wide reach makes them an excellent partner for disseminating research to broader audiences. I would recommend SciTube to colleagues looking for effective and professional research dissemination.
Communicating complex studies
“SciTube’s ability to present material visually is a powerful tool—it helps convey complex studies in a way that is accessible to non-academic audiences while telling the story clearly.”
Dr Bronwyn Maree Wilson
Edith Cowan University
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I chose to work with SciTube to reach a wider audience, and the experience has been fantastic. Their prompt and ongoing supportive contact made the process incredibly easy and smooth. SciTube’s ability to present material visually is a powerful tool—it helps convey complex studies in a way that is accessible to non-academic audiences while telling the story clearly. I plan to use the SciTube on my website and email database, and I’m confident my funding agency will appreciate the promotional value. I would definitely work with SciTube again and highly recommend them to my colleagues.
Editorial quality
“The editorial process was professional, creative, and friendly, and the final animation is impressive and clear.”
Dr. Jiayan Li
EffePharm
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After reviewing SciTube’s impressive work, I saw it as a way to make our research accessible to non-scientists. The editorial process was professional, creative, and friendly, and the final animation is impressive and clear. I enjoyed working with SciTube and recommend it to others.
Clear editorial communication
“The process was smooth, efficient, and creative, with very clear communication throughout.”
Douglas S. Levine MD
DSL Consulting, LLC
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After an initial consultation with James at SciTube to find out if my research would be a good fit for animation, I was convinced of the merits of short, video synopses of full-length scientific publications. I then worked closely with SciTube’s Executive Editor Dr Nelly Berg to produce my animation. The process was smooth, efficient, and creative, with very clear communication throughout. I am very pleased with the final animation. I plan to share the video with my professional network, and will also send it to the journal that published the original paper, to help non-specialists engage with my work.
Responsive production
“SciTube has impressed me every step of the way.”
Dr Kevin Lewis
University of California San Diego
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As I progress in my career I’ve increasingly sought ways to extend the reach of my research and also make it more accessible to a broader (i.e. non-academic) audience. So I was thrilled when the SciTube team reached out and asked if I would be interested in having them compose a video for my research. This was a new process for me and I know that many services for academics exist with varying levels of integrity. SciTube has impressed me every step of the way. First, they composed a written narrative; second, a voice specialist provided an audio recording of the narrative; and finally, this narrative was combined with a beautifully animated video depicting my paper’s central arguments. I was invited to provide feedback at each step and my feedback was always incorporated (from slight tweaks to the original narrative to a request for an alternative voice specialist to a couple minor suggestions for the video). Beyond this, however, the customer service was outstanding: My primary contact at SciTube, Nelly, was extraordinarily responsive, professional, and kind (despite my own substantial delays). Needless to say, I am very happy with the final product and will be proud to post the video to my professional website. My gratitude to the entire SciTube team! I hope many others will make use of their services.
Opening new doors
“I look forward to our video reaching new audiences and opening doors to venues that I would not have predicted.”
James Dyer
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
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The paper summarised by our SciTube video deals with a choice that consumers make, so it made sense that a video could help to clarify this choice for consumers. I will send the video to local media and to industry groups that could benefit from the transition advocated by the video. I enjoyed my experience working with the SciTube team, and in particular their willingness to listen to our concerns and work with us through as many iterations of the script as required until we were happy. I look forward to our video reaching new audiences and opening doors to venues that I would not have predicted.
Social and educational use
“The professional content works well for social media promotion of your work, and is a great learning resource to introduce students to a new topic.”
Dr William Durkan
Maynooth University
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Working with SciTube is a great way to communicate research to a new audience. The professional content works well for social media promotion of your work, and is a great learning resource to introduce students to a new topic.
Reaching non-academic audiences
“I will use my animation as promotion material to reach the public who don’t read research papers.”
Dr Julie Karand
University of Delaware
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I worked with SciTube to spread knowledge of studies with non-traditional participants. The production process went well, with great communication and input from my editor. I will use my animation as promotion material to reach the public who don’t read research papers. I would recommend SciTube to my colleagues.
Sharing research
“The finished video provides an engaging way to share my work with family, friends and wider audiences.”
Professor Robert Slesinski
Independent Scholar
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I enjoyed working with SciTube and found the team to be friendly, attentive and supportive throughout the process. The finished video provides an engaging way to share my work with family, friends and wider audiences. I would be happy to work with SciTube again and would recommend the service to colleagues.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Questions researchers often ask
A few useful answers if you're looking into SciTube for the first time.
Is SciTube a legitimate professional service?
Yes. SciTube is operated by Science Diffusion Ltd, a research communication company established in 2015.
We work with researchers to produce scientific animations, publish them through SciTube and actively disseminate them to wider audiences.
The reviews on this page describe researchers' experiences of working with us.
Why did SciTube contact me about my research?
We regularly discover published research that we believe could benefit from being communicated through animation.
If we've contacted you, it's because we think your work could be interesting and valuable to audiences beyond those already reading your publications.
SciTube is a paid professional service. Our invitation is simply an opportunity to explore whether it could be useful for your research. There's no obligation to proceed.
Are these reviews from real researchers?
Yes. The testimonials on this page come from researchers and research professionals who have worked with SciTube.
We've included their names and affiliations, alongside their own accounts of the experience, so you can see what working with SciTube has been like for others.
You'll find experiences covering the editorial process, scientific accuracy, communication quality and how researchers have used their finished animations.
What results can I realistically expect?
Every research project is different. Our aim is to make your work easier to understand, discover and share.
Researchers have told us about unexpected collaborations, positive responses from funders, conference engagement and opportunities to reach audiences beyond their own disciplines.
These are individual experiences rather than guaranteed outcomes. Your animation also provides a reusable resource for presentations, teaching, professional profiles and public engagement.
How do you protect the accuracy of my research?
Specialist editors work from your material. You approve the script, any bespoke animation storyboard and the finished video.
Corrections and refinements are handled through the agreed review stages; we don't publish without final approval.
Can I ask questions before committing?
Absolutely. We're happy to discuss whether your research is suitable, show relevant examples, explain the production process and answer questions about pricing or institutional funding.
Replying to an email or having a conversation doesn't commit you to purchasing anything. If you decide to proceed, we'll explain the scope and cost before you place an order.