Stem cells. Proteomics. Bioinformatics. Today's biomedical research is racing forward at a breathless pace. My goal is to communicate the big picture as well as the subtleties of today's research. With a PhD in molecular and developmental biology and postdoctoral experience fighting breast cancer, I understand how science takes place in the laboratory. As a writer for The NIH Catalyst and Human Molecular Genetics, I've brought these breakthroughs home for both scientists and the general public alike in a variety of features in on-deadline news stories. Today's scientist-writer must have communications skills beyond the written word. Through Toastmasters International, I've attained the first level of communications achievement, the Competent Toastmaster, and served in several executive leadership positions. As a scientist-writer, I also have experience in pharmaceutical regulatory documentation working with the Food and Drug Administration. Combining my scientific background with m