Years ago, when I worked on a communications campaign for a cardiovascular product, I advised the team to...
ESG in the Biopharma Industry: Do Well By Doing Good
The biopharma industry suffers from an image problem. Exorbitant drug prices, out-of-control healthcare costs, and the opioid crisis...
Inspiring a New Generation of Women in Diabetes Research
For this article, I had the honor of interviewing two distinguished women scientists whose innovative ideas, tenacity, and...
Lost Luggage and How to Still Have a Good Trip
I recently joined Mark on a business trip to Europe. From the US, we flew to Munich, Germany...
A Cozy Wrap Sweater in a Fresh New Color
Wrapped and bundled in a cozy wrap sweater in a new color for me — that’s how I...
After One Year, Life Without Oscar is Unimaginable
Oscar decided to join our family one year ago this month. I can’t believe a year has already...
Finding Truth and Imagination in Old Photos
I love looking at old photos, and this is one I’ve seen many times. It remains in my...
New NET Cancer Therapy Reshapes Treatment Landscape
NET cancer — or neuroendocrine tumor cancer — isn’t well known. It isn’t branded by the color pink...
Cozy Hand-Knit and a Charming Chihuahua Make Saturdays Extra Special
It’s Saturday morning, and we’re out and about at our local Farmer’s Market! Oscar is outfitted in his...
The Keeper of the Super Secret Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
Below is just a little story about my Bachan’s (grandmother’s) “famous-in-our-family” super secret teriyaki sauce recipe. One sunny...
Recruiting Patients for Clinical Trials Remains a Tough Challenge
When I first started working in the biopharmaceutical industry, recruiting patients into clinical trials was difficult. I remember...
Everyone Needs a Beautiful Cape … Despite What Edna Says
“No capes!” Proclaims fashion guru Edna Mode in the film, The Incredibles. “Yes to capes!” I say, even...
Medical Writers Excel at More Than Just Writing
Medical writers in the biopharmaceutical industry write and edit regulatory documents that support the development and approval of...
Hypoparathyroidism: Communicating the Patient Journey for this Rare Disease
In support of World Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day 2020, I worked with a biopharmaceutical client and the HypoPARAthyroidism Association...
Knitting That Famous Sheep Sweater
Princess Diana wore so many iconic looks, but one of her most beloved – and one of my...
Neuroendocrine Tumor Cancer: Kept at Bay for Six Years
An unwelcome visitor knocked on our door six years ago this month. Despite our protestations, the visitor chose...
Oscar Celebrates His 3-Month Adoptaversary
Oscar trotted into our lives last November. The local shelter contacted us to see if we could foster...
Writing a Novel is my Newest Challenge
Back in my 20s, just a year or so out of school, I found that I already needed...