Education:
1996 - Ph.D. Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Thesis topic: Coronavirus model for multiple sclerosis (Thesis)
1989 - M.S. Animal Science, University of Delaware, Newark, DE Thesis topic: Immunosupression in IBDV-infected chickens (Thesis)
1981 - B.A. with Distinction, cum laude, University of Delaware, Newark, DE Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Psychology Thesis topic: Developmental neuroanatomy of the olfactory system (Thesis)
Professional Experience:
1997-present:
Independent science writer and editor. Expertise and interests: Immunology,
microbiology, virology, infectious disease, asthma, multiple sclerosis,
cancer, cardiovascular medicine, science writing for children
1981-1990
Research Associate, University of Delaware Lipoprotein immunogenetics
and poultry immunology
Technical Publications:
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Avian Diseases
Clinical and Experimental Allergy
Journal of Lipid Research
Journal of NeuroVirology
Popular Publications:
2006, 2007, 2008 Progress Report on Brain Research
AMWA Journal
Bay Creek Bulletin
The Cancer Information Network
CHIPS Newsletter
Cleveland Clinic Magazine
The Dana Sourcebook of Immunology
FASEB Breakthroughs in Bioscience
HemAware
Immunology in the News
Just Eating
MAMM Magazine
Wisconsin State Journal
World Book Science Year
Other Writing and Editing:
Revision and editing of Course Books for first and second year students
at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Science content for middle school students
Science content for middle school students struggling with reading
comprehension
Technical literature for pharmaceuticals and medical devices
Videotape "...Among Friends"
Pamphlet "Sex and Aggression in Relationships"
Press releases for Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition
Honors:
Winner, New Scientist Feedback competition, 2003
University of Wisconsin Cell and Molecular Biology Training Grant (NIH)
1992-1995
Travel Grant to 6th International Symposium on Corona and Related Viruses,
Quebec City 1994
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Fellowship 1991-1992
Teaching Experience:
Medical microbiology, immunology, neuroanatomy, introductory biology
Professional Affiliations:
National Association of Science Writers (NASW)
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
Society of Children's Book Writers & Editors (SCBWI)
