Specialties: Trainer: How to read/analyze clinical trial reports. Topics in clinical and translational medicine (clinical trial results, ethics, policy) and basic science related to medicine. Reporting and production in print, audio, video, radio. Host/moderator of medical podcasts, video, radio programs. Medical voice-over narration.With many years of medical journalism experience in print and broadcast, I combine a solid background in biology and biomedical research with academic journalism training. Holding a PhD in immunology and microbiology, I have reported on just about all medical specialty areas from major conferences worldwide, earning both print and broadcast journalism awards.Typical audiences are health care professionals. I have also produced radio series for the public that aired nationwide and have hosted nationwide call-in science shows. I have produced a podcast series on multiple sclerosis and currently produce one on Parkinson's disease for patients.I regularly participate in continuing education activities in both science and journalism through attendance at scientific conferences, symposia for journalists, and specifically, for medical writers.Before leaving the laboratory to pursue a career in medical journalism, I did research in the areas of immunology, microbiology, hematology, and neuroendocrinology.