Experience

Medical Journalist

Osterweil & Baron Communications

1988-present

Cover international medical and scientific meetings, interview researchers and clinicians, and write news and feature articles for both consumer and professional audiences. Produce audio and video interviews and other multimedia presentations for online publications. Interview leading medical investigators, write multimedia scripts, and produce downloadable interviews and podcasts on emerging therapies and medical devices. Write and edit annual reports, brochures, executive summaries, viewbooks, speeches, case statements, and other materials for corporate and not-for-profit clients

2005-2007

Senior Associate Editor

MedPage Today

Researched, edited, and wrote on daily deadline breaking medical news, special reports, and features for online news service and its partners, including CNN.com. Covered international conferences and interviewed thought leaders across a range of clinical disciplines. Conducted audio and video interviews with leading clinical investigators and scientists regarding new and emerging therapeutics and devices.

Senior Writer

New England Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts

1984-1988

Researched, wrote and edited news and feature articles on medical science and technology, basic and applied research, patient care and other subjects for both external and internal publications.

Assistant Editor

Playbill and Panorama magazines

Boston, Massachusetts

1980-1983

Researched, wrote and edited features on fine and performing arts for two consumer entertainment magazines.  

Assistant Director of Public Information

1979-1980

Massachusetts Association for Retarded Citizens

Waltham, Massachusetts

Wrote news stories, policy statements, press releases and other informational materials for state-wide advocacy group.

Professional Achievements

Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award, 2004

Society of Professional Journalists Green Eyeshade Award, 2001

Frances Larsen Award for Excellence in Medical Article Writing, 1999

Winner,  Medical/Science Writing div., Write Stuff National Competition, 1986

Memberships

Association of Health Care Journalists

National Association of Science Writers

Education

Brandeis University

Bachelor of Arts, 1978

References

References available upon request