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Laura Newman
425 West 57 St., Apt. 5E
New York, NY10019-1762
Phone: (212) 664-0017 Fax: (206) 888-6228
SUMMARY: Combining more than 20 years experience as a medical writer with a solid background in clinical outcomes research, I provide a broad range of editorial consulting, research, and communication services. I am an award-winning writer (National Press Foundation Fellowship in 2002 for Cancer Reporting; Science of Women’s Health Reporting, 2000). My articles have appeared in peer-reviewed medical journals, newsletters, web sites, and other media.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Oncology
Working knowledge of most cancer areas, including prostate, breast, and lung cancers.
Oncology News International, 2004-2005
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Contributing Editor, 2000-2001
Institute of Medicine Panel on Mammography and Beyond: Developing Technologies for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer, 2001
Urology Times, (prostate cancer beat), 1993-Present
Dermatology Times (melanoma and other skin cancers), 1999 to Present
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Technology Evaluation Center, 2000
Continuing Medical Education programs, 2004 to Present
Neurology
Facility writing and editing material on neurologic diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson disease (PD), and Alzheimer disease (AD). Recent clients include:
Neurology Today, 2005
Applied Neurology, 2005
Clinical Trials, Clinical Outcomes Research, and Evidence Based Medicine
Began writing about evidence based medicine when the field was in its infancy. Medical Outcomes & Guidelines Alert, 1996-1999
Medicine & Health, 1999
Most of my editing and writing services rely on this expertise. .
Cardiology
My experience dates back to 1972, when many of the first primary and secondary cardiovascular prevention programs began. Have written about clinical trial results, new diagnostic and surgical techniques, among other areas.
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, 2000-2002
AmericanCollege of Cardiology Forum on Research Priorities for the New Millenium, 1999
AmericanCollege of Cardiology 32nd Annual Symposium, 2002
The Lancet, 1999-2001
Profiles
I have profiled physician leaders, government appointees, and public health figures.
BMJ, 2002-Present
The Scientist, 2002
MEDICAL MEETING COVERAGE
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
AmericanAcademy for the Advancement of Science
AmericanAcademy of Dermatology
AmericanAcademy of Ophthalmology
American Association for Cancer Research
American Heart Association
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Urological Association
Chemotherapy Foundation
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Society for Medical Decision Making
Society of Surgical Oncology
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
National Association of Science Writers, Science Writers in New York, Board Member and Membership Chair
Association of Health Care Journalists, NY Steering Committee
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CityUniversity of New York, JohnJayCollege, Institutional Review Board
Institutional Review Board member
EDUCATION
M.A., TuftsUniversity, Urban, Social and Environmental Policy, (Concentration in Health Policy), 1979
B.A., University of Illinois (Chicago), History, 1971