Without good health, it’s much more difficult to fully enjoy our lives or flourish. While I’ve long found science fascinating, I’m particularly invested in health writing that helps people connect, prevent future problems, and discover what imbues their lives with meaning.
- I specialize in topics including: public health, bioethics, genomics, health care systems, qualitative research, chronic pain, mental health, and gastrointestinal issues
- I write and edit blogs, white papers, research papers, conference reports, and more
- I blog on creating better health content at www.thehealthcontentclinic.com and about health promotion at www.vitaminbsage.com
I had the great pleasure of working with Dr. Cyan James for over a year. From day one, Cyan demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence in all aspects of her work and it was evident in the high-quality work she produced. Cyan is an exceptional medical writer and researcher who has the unique ability to communicate complex medical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
a former supervisor
Project examples
- Wrote 100+ high-ranking blogs on chronic health and related conditions for various start-ups; contributed to social media campaigns and internal research
- Helped oversee science and technology research activities for a Federal portfolio in human health, wellness, and biotechnology; organized workshops convening 80-200 participants from Federal and academic agencies; wrote high-level briefings, memos, white papers, reports, and communication strategies for senior leadership.
- Wrote my Ph.D. dissertation, “Thesis: Trust and Consequences: Biorepositories, Health Learning Systems, and Beyond,” on building trust in patient-provider relationships, particularly when biobanks and research are part of the care system. Designed a public communications strategy for a biobank’s specimen donation system and conducted research to develop an associated patient consent process.
- Helped conduct qualitative and mixed methods research on patient preferences and medical ethics that contributed to policy development; contributed to archival research on the 1918-19 influenza epidemic; produced weekly news briefing for a global professional and academic audience on H1N1 pandemic influenza, H1N5 avian influenza, and emerging global infections throughout ASEAN and APEC countries.
“Your document captured the event so precisely, it was like you were actually there in the room with us, even though I know you weren’t.”
A former client
A few highlights
- I was a former American Association for the Advancement of Science Science & Technology Policy Fellow
- I was also a Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
- My Ph.D. is in public health genetics with additional coursework in global health
“Feel free to put me down as a reference, for this or, quite frankly, anything else. You were awesome to work with.”
A former colleague
Dr. Cyan James 