A scientist by training but a writer at heart, science writing embodies the perfect blend of two of my passions. I embarked on this career after discovering the hard way--by attending graduate school--that learning about science and doing science are vastly different endeavors. Preferring the former to the latter, I became a freelance science writer so that I can still learn about science while also sharing my newfound knowledge with others.

With expertise in molecular and cellular biology, I specialize in medical and health-related science writing. However, I have written extensively on other science topics including ecology and geology. Always inspired by a challenge and the opportunity to expand the breadth of my knowledge, I welcome freelance projects in all science disciplines.

I provide writing and editing services to educate and inform:

• medical professionals,
• scientific researchers,
• the public, and
• grant-funding agencies.

My writing and editing services encompass:

• Continuing Medical Education content,
• coverage of science and medical conferences,
• feature articles,
• monographs,
• journal articles,
• press releases,
• profiles, and
• research grants.

I hold a bachelor's of science in biology from Harvey Mudd College, located in Claremont, California, and a doctorate in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Arizona, Tucson. In addition, I attended the Santa Fe Science-Writing Workshop in 2002.