Scientific Expertise

Boston-Based Freelance Science Writing, Global Client Base

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Dana Barberio,MS

Principal, Freelance scientific and medical writer

I am a seasoned professional writer and scientific researcher, with 9 years of experience, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, high-impact scientific and medical writing and editing services to clients around the globe.

My expertise lies in conveying scientific vision and complex scientific concepts with clarity and precision in a wide variety of formats, across diverse therapeutic areas. My work is backed by 17 years of experience as a research scientist, including leading research and development teams at Sanofi/Genzyme.

a track record of success

  • Contract-based scientific/medical writing, editing, research, and consulting. A trusted partner in publication and content marketing development.

  • Produced medical/scientific content for 75+ clients to date, including biotech, pharma, CROs, diagnostics, non-profits, and medical communications agencies.

  • Contributed to writing or editing 65 articles or publications, including for high-impact journals. Produced 40+ slide decks.

  • For more detail, see my CV here.

Writing Experience: Diverse therapeutic areas and formats

  • Oncology, gastroenterology, microbiology/microbiome, neurological disorders, infectious disease, genetic diseases, rare diseases, immunology, immuno-oncology, cardiology, dermatology, metabolic diseases, hematology/hemophilia, diagnostics, medical imaging, medical devices.

  • Genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, AI, machine learning,

  • Extensive portfolio/services: Publications (manuscripts, posters, abstracts), white papers, content marketing, MSL training decks, presentations, slide decks, graphic design, posters, abstracts, continuing medical education, marketing fliers, brochures, and websites.

Education

  • MS in Microbiology, 1991

  • BS in Biology, 1987

Coursework from Stanford in scientific writing. Familiarity with topics in data science/AI/machine learning and systems biology, backed by 2013-15 Coursera coursework from Johns Hopkins University, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and University of Toronto.

 

DIverse Team members

I provide my clients support in scientific/medical writing and graphic design with access to professional, highly experienced scientific writers/consultants/graphic designers on an as-needed basis for individual and larger scope projects.

 
“Dana is a wonderful consultant! She’s an expert in areas where I am not. She is professional, timely, and responsible, and she’s helped me with organizing, writing, and understanding various scientific topics. I highly recommend her!”
— March 2016, Amber McCall, Assistant Professor at Augusta University. Research for a meta-analysis on epigenetics and neurological disorders.
“Dana ended up surpassing all my expectations and then some. ”
— June 2015, Ari Leifer. Peer-reviewed journal article.
 

Clients include

  • Janssen Pharmaceuticals

  • Salix Pharmaceuticals

  • Merck

  • Bluebird Bio

  • Microbiome Therapeutics Innovation Group

  • Progenity

  • Evelo Biosciences

  • Global Lyme Alliance

  • Cambridge Healthtech Institute

  • SeraCare

  • Ritter Pharmaceuticals

  • Pendulum Therapeutics

  • Median Technologies

  • University of Alberta Department of Medicine

  • Hanson Wade