Writing/Editing Consultation

Osterweil & Baron Communications
1985-Present

Research, write and edit a wide variety of materials for corporations, hospitals and research institutions. Create internal and external articles for magazines, newsletters and other publications, as well as grant proposals and development pieces. Provide meeting coverage for medical trade publications.

Clients and projects include:

Decision Resources, Inc. , Waltham, MA

Alzheimer's Disease Market Analysis -- Researched and wrote comprehensive study of the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease in the world's largest pharmaceutical markets. Examined epidemiology, current theories about etiology and pathophysiology, medical practice, current therapies, emerging therapies, and market prospects for emerging therapies.

Editorial Services-Edited manuscripts for clarity, content and consistency.

Schepens Eye Research Institute Boston, MA
Grant Proposals--Wrote proposals directed to corporate, foundation and institutional donors for support of the Children's Low Vision Rehabilitation Center and the Macular Disease Research Center.

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Boston, MA
Foundation Grant Proposals--Wrote funding proposals to benefit molecular genetics research in retinoblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer of the eye, and for advanced studies of the mechanisms causing open-angle glaucomas.

Contact---Wrote feature pieces for Infirmary newsletter: patient profiles, research and clinical news.

South Shore Hospital Weymouth, MA
Shorelines, South Shore People--Wrote and edited feature pieces for internal publications.

Foundation Case Statement--Project manager for major fund-raising document. Coordinated all aspects of project, maintained tight production schedule.

American Cancer Society Grant Proposal--Researched, developed and wrote grant proposal for teen anti-smoking education effort. Built comprehensive public service campaign from initial idea for a teen video-making contest focusing on the dangers of smoking.

New England Medical Center Boston, MA
Vital Signs--Wrote articles for the Medical Center's quarterly magazine, on topics ranging from rehabilitation engineering to AIDS to allergy research. Translated arcane medical and policy issues into interesting and informative prose for a varied audience.

Compendium of Research at New England Medical Center--Wrote entries on rehabilitation, ophthalmology, medical physics and radiation therapy.

Education
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
Graduate Studies
1978-1980

State University of New York at Geneseo
Bachelor of Arts
1978

References
References available upon request