As a pharmacist who specializes in drug information research, I aim to develop clear, thoughtful explanations of health and medical topics on consumer and clinician education programs as well as on timely scholarly works. I have put my extensive research and writing expertise into practice with nonprofits, government contractors, and biotech industry support companies.
Currently managing
Journal of Pharmacy Technology: Editor-in-Chief/Managing Editor of J Pharm Technol for SAGE Publications
Published with
Elsevier: Dictionary term writer (pocket and full versions), pharmacologic clinical reviewer on textbooks
American Society of Clinical Oncology: Cancer.net contributor
Remedy Media/Health Central: Heart disease contributor
National Psoriasis Foundation: Psoriasis Forum (peer-reviewed clinical) and Psoriasis Advance (consumer) journals
Wellness Partners, LLC: FreeCE.com PharmCon and Integrity/Practitioner's Edge CME print monographs
EBSCO/Salem Press: Encyclopedia contributions ranging from Magill's Medical Guide to Salem Press: Substance Abuse
Greyhouse Publishing: Cancer Encyclopedia contributions
Golson Media/SAGE: Stem Cell Encyclopedia contributions
RTC Agency/Wunderman: Breast cancer update slide deck research, design, and presentation
National Community Pharmacist's Association: America's Pharmacist trade journal CE programs
Demand Media: Online health content contributions at Livestrong.com
Uncommon Insights: Office on Women's Health white paper subcontracting
Editing with
Studio ID/Industry Dive: in-depth reference and content fact checks/reviews for pharmaceutical company's lay-language website collection
Eubio Medical Communications: manuscript editing support working directly with authors to complete and submit research papers
Aha Media Group: substantive and copy editing for online health information libraries provided through universities, hospitals
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Journal of Lipid Research (technical editor: title and abstract reviewer)
American Society of Clinical Oncology: Educational Book (edit/proof/folio stages) and Daily News (on staff for edit/fact-check/proof stages)
RTC Agency/Wunderman: Medical annotations on DTC and professional education brochures, slide decks, and website decks
Cadmus/Cenveo: Weekly manuscripts for American Society for Microbiology journals
Aegis Creative: Medical communications monographs, quizzes, slide decks, and nurse education programs
Sheridan/Dartmouth Journal Services: Journal of Clinical Oncology and related library of ASCO's peer-reviewed print and online journals
Allen Press Publishing: Experimental and Biologic Medicine, American Journal of Health Promotion, other peer-reviewed journals
Previously employed as
Senior Medical Writer, Evidera Global Market Access Consulting: Value dossier and systematic literature review staff writer
Technical Writer/Editor I and II, Lockheed Martin/National Library of Medicine Clinical Information Services: Cancer.gov Supportive Care PDQ writer; AIDSInfo drug database, glossary, and adult treatment guidelines editor
Journal of Pharmacy Technology: Editor-in-Chief/Managing Editor of J Pharm Technol for SAGE Publications
Published with
Elsevier: Dictionary term writer (pocket and full versions), pharmacologic clinical reviewer on textbooks
American Society of Clinical Oncology: Cancer.net contributor
Remedy Media/Health Central: Heart disease contributor
National Psoriasis Foundation: Psoriasis Forum (peer-reviewed clinical) and Psoriasis Advance (consumer) journals
Wellness Partners, LLC: FreeCE.com PharmCon and Integrity/Practitioner's Edge CME print monographs
EBSCO/Salem Press: Encyclopedia contributions ranging from Magill's Medical Guide to Salem Press: Substance Abuse
Greyhouse Publishing: Cancer Encyclopedia contributions
Golson Media/SAGE: Stem Cell Encyclopedia contributions
RTC Agency/Wunderman: Breast cancer update slide deck research, design, and presentation
National Community Pharmacist's Association: America's Pharmacist trade journal CE programs
Demand Media: Online health content contributions at Livestrong.com
Uncommon Insights: Office on Women's Health white paper subcontracting
Editing with
Studio ID/Industry Dive: in-depth reference and content fact checks/reviews for pharmaceutical company's lay-language website collection
Eubio Medical Communications: manuscript editing support working directly with authors to complete and submit research papers
Aha Media Group: substantive and copy editing for online health information libraries provided through universities, hospitals
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Journal of Lipid Research (technical editor: title and abstract reviewer)
American Society of Clinical Oncology: Educational Book (edit/proof/folio stages) and Daily News (on staff for edit/fact-check/proof stages)
RTC Agency/Wunderman: Medical annotations on DTC and professional education brochures, slide decks, and website decks
Cadmus/Cenveo: Weekly manuscripts for American Society for Microbiology journals
Aegis Creative: Medical communications monographs, quizzes, slide decks, and nurse education programs
Sheridan/Dartmouth Journal Services: Journal of Clinical Oncology and related library of ASCO's peer-reviewed print and online journals
Allen Press Publishing: Experimental and Biologic Medicine, American Journal of Health Promotion, other peer-reviewed journals
Previously employed as
Senior Medical Writer, Evidera Global Market Access Consulting: Value dossier and systematic literature review staff writer
Technical Writer/Editor I and II, Lockheed Martin/National Library of Medicine Clinical Information Services: Cancer.gov Supportive Care PDQ writer; AIDSInfo drug database, glossary, and adult treatment guidelines editor
Sample Publications
Counseling Patients on the Use of Pharmacotherapy in Insomnia. America's Pharmacist July 2016
When You Can't Go Back to Work When Treatment Ends. Cancer.net June 2016
Treatment of Ambulatory Patients With Diabetes: Evidence-Based Team Care Initiatives. America's Pharmacist January 2012
Opioid-Based Anesthesia: Opportunities in Perioperative Patient Management. Practitioner's Edge March 2013
Targeting the Immune System to Find Better Psoriasis Treatments. Psoriasis Advance Spring 2012
Antibiotic Resistance. Salem Press Infectious Diseases and Conditions November 2011
Counseling Patients on the Use of Pharmacotherapy in Insomnia. America's Pharmacist July 2016
When You Can't Go Back to Work When Treatment Ends. Cancer.net June 2016
Treatment of Ambulatory Patients With Diabetes: Evidence-Based Team Care Initiatives. America's Pharmacist January 2012
Opioid-Based Anesthesia: Opportunities in Perioperative Patient Management. Practitioner's Edge March 2013
Targeting the Immune System to Find Better Psoriasis Treatments. Psoriasis Advance Spring 2012
Antibiotic Resistance. Salem Press Infectious Diseases and Conditions November 2011
Memberships and Licensures
American Copy Editors Society member
DC Science Writers Association past member
Text and Academic Authors Association past member
American Medical Writers Association member, 2005-2019
- Core Certificate (Essential Skills) earned, 2009
- Northern Virginia Regional Network Coordinator, 2013-2016
- Publications Committee member, 2013-2016
- Workshop and roundtable leader, 2012-present
Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license in good standing granted (now inactive), 2002
American Copy Editors Society member
DC Science Writers Association past member
Text and Academic Authors Association past member
American Medical Writers Association member, 2005-2019
- Core Certificate (Essential Skills) earned, 2009
- Northern Virginia Regional Network Coordinator, 2013-2016
- Publications Committee member, 2013-2016
- Workshop and roundtable leader, 2012-present
Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license in good standing granted (now inactive), 2002