Healthcare Communications Specialist Across Multiple Disciplines and Therapeutic Categories
Public Relations and Communications | Singapore, SG
PhD-trained genetic epidemiologist specializing in social media and its application in advertising, communications, public relations, science, and healthcare.
My writing has been recognized by Forbes, FOX News, Nature Reviews Genetics, Duke GenomeLIFE Magazine, Detroit Free Press, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Federal Computer Week, CDC Genomics & Health Weekly Update, and Science.
I am skilled at synthesizing science & health news and research to make it interesting and relevant for everyone, scientists and non-scientists alike. I am particularly interested in using social networks and social media as a means of communication, community building, and health promotion.
In August 2011, I was an invited speaker at the 6th Singapore Public Health and Occupational Medicine Conference where I gave a talk on the application of social media in public health.
Previous countries of residence: USA, Taiwan, Vietnam, Japan, UK
Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese
Specialties: social media, epidemiology, genetics, genomics, dna, science, science communication, writing, editing, blogging, Web 2.0, health, and parenting, social networking, personalized medicine, genome, medical and scientific writing and editing, copywriting, medical education materials, public relations, PR, medical communications, healthcare communications
Jan
2011 - Present
Director / Ogilvy Health
Ogilvy Health is part of a global healthcare communications network serving clients in the healthcare industry including clinical trial recruitment, medical education, brand development, professional communications, consumer promotion/DTC, public relations, global integration and relationship marketing. Our clients include both local and regional pharmaceutical companies and health promotion organisations.
I am responsible for:
~ Developing digital healthcare and health promotion strategies.
~ Executing core medical education, promotional, and public relations programs and tactics.
~ Contributing to publication strategies, professional development and accredited educational programs for physicians.
~ Identifying client business needs and opportunities.
Mar
2010 -
Jan
2011
Scientific Advisor and Medical Education Lead / Ogilvy Health, Singapore
Sept
2009 -
Aug
2010
Regional Content and Social Media Manager / OgilvyOne Worldwide/Soho Square
Sept
2009 -
Mar
2010
Media Consultant / Human Genome Organisation (HUGO)
May
2007 -
2010
Co-Founder / The DNA Network
Apr
2007 -
2010
Publisher and Writer / EyeOnDNA.com
Aug
1999 -
2010
Consultant / Epidemiology and Biotechnology
May
2007 -
May
2008
Genetic Information Specialist / DNA Direct
Nov
2005 -
Apr
2007
Writer / b5media
Nov
2005 -
Apr
2007
Science and Health Editor / b5media
Nov
2005 -
Mar
2007
Family and Relationships Editor / b5media
Sept
2005 -
May
2006
Community Director and Writer / wurk.net
Apr
2005 -
Nov
2005
Writer / About Weblogs
Jun
2001 -
Dec
2002
Science Editor / Universal Academy Press
Aug
1998 -
Aug
1999
Post-Doctoral Fellow / National Taiwan University Hospital
Oct
1997 -
Aug
1998
Genetic Epidemiology Consultant / Merck
1993 -
1993
Research Assistant / Stanford University Hospital
1993 -
1993
Epidemiology Intern / County of San Mateo
1990 -
1992
Pharmacy Clerk / Kaiser Permanente
-
Websites:
-
Honors:
*Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society, Lifetime Member
*National Institutes of Health, Cardiovascular Epidemiology Training Grant, 1994-97
*American Society of Nephrology, Blue Ribbon Abstract, 1996