Science Writing
As a freelance science writer, my stories have been published outlets including Slate, Scientific American, and Discover magazine, and I’ve worked with organizations like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Public Library of Science (PLOS). In addition to my writing, I’ve been an invited speaker at UC Berkeley and elsewhere, presenting on topics such as diversity in clinical trial recruitment and how scientists can be better communicators.
Slashing DEI Is Going to Haunt the Future of Medicine — Slate
Venomous Snail Unlocks New Diabetes Drug — Scientific American
The Complete Human Y Chromosome Marks an Opportunity to Move Away from Stigma — Scientific American
Our Eyes May Hold Evolutionary Secrets — Discover Magazine
The Genetic Code is Becoming Less “Universal” — GeneBites
Cocaine Use Slices and Dices RNA in Mouse Brain Cells — Massive Science
Meet the Warty Comb Jelly, the Only Animal with a Disappearing Anus — Massive Science
Top-ranking Baboons Age the Fastest. Is it Worth it? — Massive Science
Press releases, newsletters, blogs, and education
Articles with NHGRI
With the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, I wrote and edited press releases, blog posts, video scripts, social media content, educational resources, and other materials about genomics research, technologies, and the future of health. I helped NHGRI reach audiences ranging from elementary school students to scientists and doctors at the tops of their fields. I also served as the lead editor for The Genomics Landscape, a monthly newsletter for genomics professionals.
Please note: Some links may be broken as pages were removed from NIH sites in response to executive orders.
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Multidrug-resistant pathogens living on the skin spread widely in nursing homes, 2025
Leading AI models struggle to identify genetic conditions from patient written descriptions, 2024
Scientists generate the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates, 2024
Researchers optimize genetic tests for diverse populations to tackle health disparities, 2024
Researchers assemble the first complete sequence of a human Y chromosome, 2023
Scientists discover clues to aging and healing from a squishy sea creature, 2023
NIH researchers discover new gene in a toxic competition among yeast, 2023
NIH software assembles complete genome sequences on demand, 2023
NIH scientists discover a rare neurological disease involving cellular recycling, 2023
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A protein’s unique flexibility may help it respond when viruses attack, 2024
Studying mitochondrial DNA sheds light on the importance of vitamins, 2024
NHGRI recognizes leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the genomics workforce, 2023
Bettie Graham retires after over 50 years of federal service, 2024
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RNA Fact Sheet, 2024
Edited: Pharmacogenomics Fact Sheet, 2024
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The Complete Human Y Chromosome Marks an Opportunity to Move Away from Stigma, Scientific American, 2023
How membranes may have brought about the chemistry of life on earth, 2025
Mouse brains register the difference between touching something and being touched, 2025
Use of antifungals in agriculture may increase resistance in an infectious yeast, 2025
Bluesky is similarly structured to other social media, but with some unusual features, 2025
Rats anticipate location of food-guarding robots when foraging, 2025
Male mice use female mice to distract aggressors and avoid conflict, 2024
Scientists use machine learning to predict diversity of tree species in forests, 2024
Seeking social proximity improves flight routes among pigeons, 2024
Methods to quit smoking effective regardless of mental health history, 2024
Study finds increased anxiety and PTSD among people who remained in Ukraine, 2024
Public Library of Science (PLOS)
As a contract freelancer for PLOS, I write press releases about scientific studies published in their open-access journals. Topics I’ve written about for range from biodiversity and the beginnings to life to social media and global affairs, all translated into short, digestible articles designed for a general audience.
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