"Busy parents make time; they don't wait for it." As a wife, mother, and medical writer, I know the challenge of balancing family life with professional growth. That’s why I created the "Pen & Parent" Newsletter. This is a space for fellow parents navigating the world of medical writing and science communication. Through Guanine Medical Academy, I also teach foundational courses and share real-world insights, productivity tips, and encouragement drawn from my own journey.
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"Busy parents make time; they don't wait for it." As a wife, mother, and medical writer, I know the challenge of balancing family life with professional growth. That’s why I created the "Pen & Parent" Newsletter. This is a space for fellow parents navigating the world of medical writing and science communication. Through Guanine Medical Academy, I also teach foundational courses and share real-world insights, productivity tips, and encouragement drawn from my own journey.
Lessons from Covering an Ad Board Mastering Advisory Board Coverage For Pharma Start Learning Today! Hi Reader, Today I had the opportunity to cover an advisory board (ad board) for a new client, and it turned out to be a fantastic success. The client was delighted with the final deliverable and immediately expressed interest in more collaboration. Let me tell you more about it! The Nature of Ad Board Projects Many Medical Writers Miss The project wasn’t just about capturing what was said in...
Hi Reader, Can your beliefs change the outcomes you experience? Make you sick, or protect you from harm? Modern medicine increasingly says yes. The way patients anticipate side effects or benefits can shape what they actually experience. This is now called the science of placebo and nocebo effects. The placebo effect shows us how positive expectations can trigger measurable health improvements even without an active treatment. Its lesser-known counterpart, the nocebo effect, reveals the...
Educational Piece Two Essential Skills You Need to Master for Advisory Board Coverage in Pharma Hi Reader, When it comes to covering pharmaceutical advisory board (ad board) meetings, not all information is communicated equally. Medical writers must be prepared to capture only what truly matters. Success in this type of project depends on mastering two critical skills: 1. Selective Listening Ad boards are dynamic. You’ll hear clinical debates, off-topic comments, and side conversations, but...