FRANK G. BOTTONE, Jr., PhD, RDN, LDN

*** ******* ***** *****, ***********, NC 27560. Email: acf1gr@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: Creative, articulate and well-rounded contract medical writer with keen ability to translate advancements

in health-related programs and clinical trials results for scientific and layman audiences to garner positive yet

balanced coverage in alignment with company goals. 20 years of freelance medical writing experience during which

time spent 9 years as a molecular biologist and the last 9 years as a full-time professional medical writer in the

pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.

EDUCATION:

2013 Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) Commission on Dietetic Registration, Dominican University, Chicago, IL

2002-2005 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nutrition (biochemistry track), North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

1994-1996 Master of Science (MS) in Biology (microbiology track), Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

1988-1993 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology, Virginia Wesleyan College (VWC), Norfolk, VA

(06/2014-present; 09/2006-02/2010) Contract Medical Writer, Owner Scriptorium Medica Medical Writing, Inc.

• Founded contract medical writing company to provide patient education, continuing medical educational (CME) and

publication medical writing and regulatory services to academic, pharmaceutical, contract research organization (CRO) and

biotechnology clients. Working both on and off-site, manage multiple project deliverables while maintaining scope of

work, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets and sustaining the highest quality documents.

• Across a variety of media formats, lead the development, review and approval of a wide variety of post-marketing medical

writing documents such as pharmaceutical sales force training, CME training, scientific manuscripts, posters, abstracts,

clinical backgrounders and journal article summaries while following AMA, ACCME and ICJME guidelines.

• Primarily as lead author, translate advancements in health-related programs and clinical trial results for scientific and

layman audiences to garner positive yet balanced coverage in alignment with company and client goals.

• Lead writer for various documents including patient narratives, standard response letters (SRLs) and frequently asked

questions (FAQs) in response to health care provider queries while following local (IRB) and federal (FDA) guidelines.

(02/2010-06/2014) Senior Medical Writer Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company, Ann Arbor, MI (home-based)

• Translate advancements in health-related programs and clinical trials results for scientific and layman audiences to garner

positive yet balanced coverage of our programs in alignment with corporate and client goals.

• Served as lead writer or editor and managed the production and dissemination of numerous health economics and outcomes

research projects for a highly productive research group dedicated to various internal (UnitedHealthcare, OptumHealth

Education, OptumInsight) and external clients while managing the drafting and submission of conference abstracts and the

textual and graphic design of scientific posters and slide decks for presentation by leading healthcare executives resulting in

25 peer-reviewed published manuscripts, over 30 individual posters and 25 distinct slide decks presented at over 65 top tier

conferences in accordance with conference, journal and appropriate guidelines as required.

• Sole content development expert on year-long project to develop nine patient-facing learning modules (print and online)

and physician-facing CME webinars in accordance with ACCME guidelines and lead writer for a variety of health-related

articles and stories (i.e. patient website articles, physician and patient newsletters and corporate news releases).

• Collaborate with other primary authors, health services researchers, statisticians, clinicians and subject matter experts to

drive the drafting, editing, review and approvals of a range of documents for dissemination across various outlets.

• Managed the journal/conference selection, drafting, editing, review, approval and submission process for all manuscripts

and conference submissions while incorporating appropriate input. Manage freelancers as needed to meet deadlines.

• Involved in the design, operation, annual evaluation and presentation to project owners/clients of wellness programs.

(10/2006-10/2007) Contract Medical Writer Red Nucleus, Hamilton Township, NJ (client: Sanofi Aventis)

• Primarily in oncology, sole medical writer on multi-functional team devoted to developing numerous multimedia medical

communications/medical education documents for pharmaceutical sales force training.

• Responsible for developing non-promotional materials such as ACCME accredited CME materials, posters, abstracts,

clinical backgrounders, journal article summaries primarily in the area of diabetes.

(11/2005-08/2006) Associate Medical Writing Scientist Quintiles Transnational Inc., RTP, NC

• For a variety of clinical indications, lead the development, review and revision of complex regulatory medical writing

documents in accordance with International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and FDA guidelines.

• Manage external reviews of clinical manuscripts for external clients paying close attention to detail and guidelines.

• Write patient narratives, one page patient summaries, adverse event reports and patient discontinuation reports.

• Under minimal supervision, critically evaluated, analyzed and interpreted the medical literature to select primary resource

materials to ensure adequate study design, statistical significance, scientific rigor and absence of bias.

• Recipient of a STAR award after nomination by colleague for outstanding teamwork.

LABORATORY RESEARCH EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

(06/2000-10/2005) Molecular Biologist National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Laboratory of Molecular Carcinogenesis RTP, NC

• Laboratory Research Position: Laboratory manager and molecular biologist for diverse group studying

cyclooxygenase/lipoxygenase enzymes, prostaglandins via HPLC and the chemopreventive effects of NSAIDs, PPAR-

gamma ligands and dietary compounds utilizing various molecular biology, cloning and cell culture techniques.

• Highly productive record of accomplishment resulting in six first author papers in six years and a PhD in four years.

• Edited coworkers’ scientific journal articles for grammar, English, continuity and clarity; involved in all facets of the article

submission process for over 25 journal articles; created/edited complex tables, figures, graphs; documented, created and

maintained laboratory SOPs, training, safety and technical documents for entire team of co-workers.

• Supervise and train scientists, initiate collaborations and regularly design, execute and interpret complex molecular biology

(RNA/DNA) and gene regulatory analyses such as microarray analysis and quantitative real-time RT-PCR while utilizing

complex microarray, statistical (SAS, Enterprise Guide) and pathway analysis software to analyze datasets.

• Promoted from GS-9 to GS-11 and merit award recipient.

(11/1996-06/2000) Laboratory Research Specialist The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department of Pediatrics Chapel Hill, NC

• Laboratory Research Position: Laboratory manager of a team researching hypoxia- and TCDD-induced neurological

damage, Delta Opioid Receptor and Hypoxia Inducible Factor using in vitro tissue culture and in vivo animal models.

• Advanced from Research Technician III position. Mange a group of students and M.D. fellows as part of a large SCOR

inter-departmental collaboration; create and maintained protocols, performed experiments and supervised students.

• Researched the effects of retinoic acid/dexamethasone on Insulin like Growth Factor I/II, their binding proteins and the

proteoglycan, biglycan, at the molecular level utilizing a bronchopulmonary displasia rat lung model.

(09/1995-06/1996) Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Scientist Solutions Laboratories, Inc.

Environmental Sciences Norfolk, VA

• Laboratory Research Position: Manage sample preparation, processing and results reporting for all samples for metals

analysis. Perform standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with laboratory and appropriate Code of Federal

Regulations (CFRs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Ensure proper sample handling, tracking, processing,

calibrations, data collection, record keeping and reporting, while maintaining chain of custody.

CREATIVE WRITING AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

Books:

The Science of life: Projects and Principles for Beginning Biologists . Chicago Review Press. (July 2001). Over 5,000 print

copies sold to date. ISBN-13: 1-55652-382-3. This multi-year project consisted of writing, querying, editing and arranging

independent scientific reviews, working with publishers, editors, graphics artists and schools.

The Diet Denominator: Fill Your Tank for Less, A practical guide to choosing low energy density foods . Scriptorium Medica

Medical Writing, Inc. (June 2009). ISBN-13: 978-0-615-29422-3. This diet / nutrition book teaches the reader how to select

energy lean foods to assist them in meeting their weight loss goals. Featured in NCSU’s CALS Perspectives Magazine.

All About Pugs: A Collection of Color Photos and Short Stories . Scriptorium Medica Medical Writing, Inc. (November 2011).

ISBN-13: 978-0-615-53681-1. Complete with over 50, all-color images of pugs doing what they do best, being pugs.

Freelance author, American Media Inc. (AMI), New York, NY. (2000-2003; 04/2012-present). AMI owns the leading celebrity

and health & fitness media brands in the country. Researched, queried and authored articles for health enthusiasts in Muscle

and Fitness (total readership of 6.2-million) and Men’s Fitness magazine (total readership of 7.7-million).

Available for viewing on my website by clicking, HERE:

1. Bulk on a Budget. Muscle and Fitness, July 2013. Nutrition Edge Diet 911 section. P64.

2. Wet Your Appetite. Muscle and Fitness, March 2013. Nutrition Edge Diet 911 section. P56.

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3. Eat Fat Get Ripped, Muscle and Fitness, January 2013. Nutrition Edge Diet 911 section. P.56

4. Wonder Bread, Muscle and Fitness, October 2012. Nutrition Edge Diet 911 section. P.58.

5. More Food, Fewer Calories, Men’s Fitness, October 2012. Eating section. P.24.

6. Add food, cut fat, Muscle and Fitness, July, 2012. Nutrition Edge Diet 911 section. P.68.

7. Five Worst AB Exercises. Muscle and Fitness. October 2002. P. 204-207. (Feature Article)

8. Leg-Press Math. Muscle and Fitness. April 2002. P. 36.

9. Save Your Muscle Mass. Muscle and Fitness. April 2002. P. 40.

10. Don’t Forget Aerobics. Muscle and Fitness. P.32. March 2002.

11. Muscle Meltdown. Muscle and Fitness. P. 212. August 2001. (Feature Article, Sports Research Update)

12. High-Protein Diet and Hunger. Muscle and Fitness. June 2001. P.231.

13. Work Out Under Cover. Men's Health. October 2000. P.64.

14. Be Water Wise. Muscle and Fitness. March 2000. P. 168.

15. Saving Mature Muscle. Muscle and Fitness. May 2000. P. 111.

16. Eat Less to Live Longer? Muscle and Fitness. May 2000. P. 111.

Freelance author, The New Jersey Times, (06/1993-01/1994). West Long Branch, NJ. Responsible for one health and wellbeing

article per week for the Health Watch section of this weekly publication. Circulation of 200,000.

Newspaper Articles:

1. Pregnant Cat Lovers Beware of Toxoplasmosis. The New Jersey Times. Oct. 7, 1993. P. 18.

2. Heat or Ice? Therapeutic Effects Misleading. The New Jersey Times. Nov. 4, 1993. P. 18.

3. Massage Therapy: Ancient Beginnings, Modern Usage. The New Jersey Times. Dec. 2, 1993. P. 28.

4. Over 25 Million Americans Suffer with Allergies or Hay Fever. The New Jersey Times. Oct. 28, 1993. P. 17.

Newsletters, Online Magazines and Other Articles:

1. Interviewed and quoted in article appearing in Men’s Fitness magazine entitled: Snacks that stack up (online title: Fat

Burning and Muscle Building Snacks). June 2013. P.40.

2. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Health and Productivity Management Program. Corporate Wellness Magazine. May

2010.

3. Benchmarking Wellness Programs: How Does Your Program Measure Up? Corporate Wellness Magazine. Nov. 2010.

4. Giants set Super Bowl record, while Patriots tie a less desirable one. Yahoo Voices. February 7, 2012.

5. Energy Density: New educational tool, same healthy eating message. Weight Management Matters Quarterly Newsletter of

the American Dietetic Association, Weight Management Group. Fall 2011 Volume 9 No. 2.

6. Beyond the Abstract Burden of urinary incontinence. www.Urotoday.com. October 25, 2011.

7. Appetite and Nutrition Health Questionnaires. Physician Network Bulletin, Volume 45, September, 2011.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

Ph.D. Dissertation:

The Biology and Regulation of Activating Transcription Factor 3 (ATF3) by Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

and Dietary Compounds with Chemopreventive Activity. March 16, 2005.

Peer-reviewed Manuscripts Submitted for Publication:

A systematic approach to screening for malnutrition improves detection in the long-term care setting. Luis Alejandro, MD and

Frank G. Bottone, Jr., PhD. (submitted).

Manuscripts Published in Peer-reviewed Journals:

1. Barriers to Managing Coronary Artery Disease Among Older Women. Shirley Musich, PhD, Ronald J. Ozminkowski, PhD,

Frank G. Bottone, Jr., PhD et al. Journal of Women & Aging. 2014. 26(2):146-159.

2. Obese Older Adults Report Higher Satisfaction and Experiences with Care. BMC Health Services Research. 2014 May

16;14(1):220.

3. The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Quality of Life in Community-living Older Adults Living in the United

States. Frank G. Bottone, Jr., PhD, Kevin Hawkins, Ronald J. Ozminkowski, et al. The Journal of Nutrition, Health &

Aging, 2013. 17(6):495-501.

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4. The Impact of Pain on Physical and Mental Quality of Life in Adults 65 and Older. Kevin Hawkins, PhD, Yan Cheng, MA,

Shirley Musich, PhD, Frank G. Bottone, Jr., PhD, Ronald J. Ozminkowski, PhD, et al. Journal of Gerontological Nursing.

2013. 39(6): 32-4.

5. Why do Women Fall Short of the Recommended Follow-up Care for Coronary Artery Disease? Ronald J. Ozminkowski,

PhD, Frank G. Bottone, Jr., PhD, et al. Women’s Health Issues, 2012. 22(5):e473-82.

6. The Prevalence of Hearing Loss and Its Burden on the Quality of Life among Adults with Medicare Supplement Insurance.

Kevin Hawkins, PhD, Frank G. Bottone, Jr., PhD, et al. Quality of Life Research. 2012. 21:1135–1147.

7. The Burden of Depression and Comorbidies on the Quality of Life among Those With Medicare Supplement Insurance.

Ronald J. Ozminkowski, PhD, Shirley Musich, PhD, Frank G. Bottone, Jr., PhD, et al. International Journal of Geriatric

Psychiatry. 2012. 27:948–958.

8. The Dietary Compounds Resveratrol and Genistein Induce Activating Transcription Factor 3 While Suppressing Inhibitor

of DNA Binding/Differentiation-1. Frank G. Bottone, Jr. and Brenda Alston-Mills. Journal of Medicinal Food. 2011.

14(6): 584-593.

9. Postmarketing surveillance of serious adverse events associated with the use of rofecoxib from 1999-2002. Frank G.

Bottone, Jr. and William T. Barry. Current Medical Research and Opinion. 2009. 25(6):1535–1550.

10. Identification and Functional Characterization of Polymorphisms in Human Cyclooxygenase-1. Craig R Lee, Frank G.

Bottone, Jr., et al. Pharmacogenetics and Genomics. 2007. 17(2):145-160.

11. Suppression of tumor cell invasion by cyclooxygenase inhibitors is mediated by Thrombospondin-1 via the early growth

response gene, EGR-1. Y. Moon, Frank G. Bottone, Jr., et al. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. 2005. 4(10):1551-8.

12. Over-expression of 15-lipoxygenase-1 induces growth arrest via phosphorylation of p53 in human colorectal cancer cells.

Jong-Sik Kim, Seung Joon Baek, Frank G. Bottone, Jr., et al. Mol Cancer Res. 2005. 3(9):511-517.

13. Transcriptional Regulation of Activating Transcription Factor 3 (ATF3) Involves the Early Growth Response-1 (Egr-1)

Gene. Frank G. Bottone, Jr., et al. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Experimental Therapeutics. 2005. 315(2):668-677.

14. The anti-invasive activity of cyclooxygenase inhibitors is regulated by the transcription factor ATF3 (Activating

Transcription Factor 3). Frank G. Bottone, Jr., et al. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. 2005. 4(5):693-703.

15. The Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor Indomethacin Modulates Gene Expression and Represses the Extracellular Matrix Protein

Laminin gamma-1 in Glioblastoma Cells. Minako Ishibashi, Frank G. Bottone, Jr., et al. Experimental Cell Research

2005. 303:244-252.

16. Neutrophils augment recovery of porcine ischemia-injured ileal mucosa by an IL-1 beta and COX-2 dependent mechanism.

Donnie E. Shifflett, Frank G. Bottone Jr., et al. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2004. 287:G50-7.

17. Gene Modulation by Cox-1 and Cox-2 Specific Inhibitors in Human Colorectal Carcinoma Cancer Cells. Frank G.

Bottone, Jr., et al. Carcinogenesis 2004. 25:349-357.

18. 15-Lipoxygenase-1 has anti-tumorigenic effects in colorectal cancer. Jennifer B. Nixon, Kyung-Su Kim, Patricia W. Lamb,

Frank G. Bottone Jr., et al. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. 2004. 70:7-15.

19. Gene modulation by the cyclooxygenase inhibitor, sulindac sulfide in human colorectal carcinoma cells: possible link to

apoptosis. Frank G. Bottone, Jr., et al. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2003. 278: 25790 - 25801.

20. Diallyl Disulfide (DADS) Induces the Antitumorigenic NSAID-Activated Gene (NAG-1) by a p53-Dependent Mechanism

in Human Colorectal…. Frank G. Bottone, Jr., et al. The Journal of Nutrition. 2002. 132:773-778.

21. Effects of Retinoic Acid on Airspace Development and Lung Collagen in Hyperoxia Exposed Newborn Rats. Kate A.

Veness-Meehan, Frank G. Bottone, Jr. and Alan D. Stiles. Pediatric Research. 2000. 48(4):434-444.

Acknowledged on an additional 20 peer-reviewed, scientific publications

Served as professional freelance editor on an additional 23 peer-reviewed, scientific publications

HONORS, AWARDS AND SCIENTIFIC MEMBERSHIPS:

• 2013 Clinical Dietetic Internship Central Regional Hospital, Butner, NC and WakeMed Hospital, Cary, NC.

• 2009-present Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition, Cary, NC.

• CPR/AED Certified, American Heart Association June 2013-June 2015.

• Member of the Advisory Board, Men’s Fitness magazine (total readership over 7 million), along with Bob Harper of

NBC’s Biggest Loser and Chris Powell of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. July 2013-present.

• Memberships: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association), 2009-present; Weight

Management Dietetic Practice Group, 2009-present; The Obesity Society 2012-2013; American Medical Writers

Association 2005-2010; American Public Health Association (2011); American Geriatric Society (AGS) 2011-2012;

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Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2010-2011; AACR 2004-2009; Drug Information Association (2006-2009);

American Association for the Advancement of Science (1997-2003); American Society for Microbiology (1995-1997).

• Awarded the 2006 Distinguished Alumni Award, VWC Alumni Association. April, 2006. VWC was ranked among the

top 15% of four-year colleges by The Princeton Review in The Best 377 Colleges: 2013 Edition (Random House).

• Certificate of achievement for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Research, Department of Animal Sciences May,

2006.

• Selected to AACR Accelerating Anticancer Agent Development and Validation Workshop, Bethesda, MD. May, 2006.

• Awarded the 2005 Kenneth R. Keller Research Award by the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture

and Life Sciences for excellence in research. April, 2006. CALS website.

• Awarded the 2005 Nancy G. Pollock Graduate School Dissertation Award by the North Carolina State University

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for outstanding scholarly research. May, 2005.

• Selected to American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Edward A. Smuckler Memorial Pathobiology of

Cancer Workshop in Snowmass Village, CO, July 2005. (Only a 33% acceptance rate).

• Accepted to the Duke University Master’s Degree Training Program in Clinical Research in 2005. Competed

Principles of Clinical Research and Introduction to Statistical Methods.

• Book featured in the NIH Record, NIEHS Environmental Factor and Office of the Community Liaison Update.

• Book chapter entitled “Iron in Your Food” was named the activity of the week (October 20, 2004) at Science News for

Kids "ScienceFairZone" by Science News Magazine: The weekly news magazine of science.

• Book named to Smithsonian Magazine’s Notable Books for Children, 2001.

• Awarded freshman Chemistry Award for an Outstanding Chemist, 1991.

• Selected to dean's list at VWC in the Spring, 1993; President of the Science Club, VWC 1992.

• As an undergraduate, twice awarded the microbiology laboratory assistant (TA) position, (1992 and 1993), provided all

reagents, bacterial cultures, technical and laboratory assistance for a senior-level microbiology class.

• Guest speaker for the NIEHS Elementary school program for Shepard Middle School; Guest speaker Lynn Road

Elementary School; Science fair judge, Franciscan School.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION EXPERIENCE:

Scientific Conferences and Seminars (Invited Speaker):

• Virginia Wesleyan College. Declaration Days. March 25, 2014. Morning discussion panel for undeclared students and

evening presentation to science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) students.

• North Carolina Dietetic Association 2012 Annual Meeting: Worldwide Perspectives, Local Impact. The Relationship

between Body Weight and Quality of Life in Older Adults. April 15, 2012. Charlotte, NC.

• UnitedHealthcare case and disease management nurses. Eating Healthy at Any Age. Greensboro, NC. March 8, 2012.

• Eaton Corporation. Health Week Seminar. August 20, 2010. Title: Portion Distortion.

• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Microarray Day. Hosted by the Microarray Group of the National

Center for Toxicogenomics. September 20, 2004. One of just six abstracts chosen for oral presentation.

• NCSU Spring Nutrition Seminar Series. February 19, 2004.

• 2002 Monthly Microarray Users' Group Meetings. July 19, 2002.

Scientific Conferences (Poster Presentations):

• The Obesity Society. San Antonio, TX. September 24, 2012.

o The Relationship Between Body Weight and Quality of Life in Older Adults

• AcademyHealth: 2012 Annual Research Meeting. Orlando, FL. June 25, 2012.

o Evaluation of a High Risk Case Management Pilot Program for Medicare Beneficiaries with Medigap

Coverage

• American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Seattle, WA. May 4, 2012.

o The Relationship Between Body Weight and Quality of Life in Older Adults

• American Public Health Association: 2011 Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. November 1, 2011.

o The Burden of Pain on Quality of Life among Adults with Medicare Supplement Insurance.

o Hospital-Related Quality of Care Improvements Associated with a High Risk Case Management Pilot

Program for Medicare Beneficiaries with Medigap Coverage.

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o The Return on Investment Associated with a High Risk Case Management Pilot Program for Medicare

Beneficiaries with Medigap Coverage.

• American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Washington, DC. May 11, 2011.

o The Burden of Pain on Quality of Life among Adults with Medicare Supplement Insurance.

o The Relationship between Health Literacy and Health Status.

o Physicians’ Beliefs about Barriers to Coronary Artery Disease Care.

o Quantitative Survey of Perceived Barriers to Physician Care for Women with Coronary Artery Disease.

• The Institute for Healthcare Advancement's 10th Annual Health Literacy Conference. May 4-6, 2011.

o The Relationship between Health Literacy and Health Status.

• Women's Health 2011: The 19th Annual Congress. Washington, DC. April 1, 2011.

o The Relationship between Health Literacy and Health Status.

o Quantitative Survey of Perceived Barriers to Physician Care for Women with Coronary Artery Disease.

• The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM's) 27th Annual Meeting. National Harbor, MD. March 24, 2011.

o The Burden of Pain on Quality of Life among Adults with Medicare Supplement Insurance.

• Gerontological Society of America 2010 Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. November 18-23, 2010.

o A Comparison of Quality-Related Processes of Care for Medigap Insureds With and Without Full First Dollar

Out-of-Pocket Payment Coverage

o The Burden of Falling on the Quality of Life Among Older Adults with Medicare Supplement Insurance

o Burden of Hearing Loss on the Quality of Life Among Older Adults with Medicare Supplement Insurance

o Burden of Depression on the Quality of Life Among Older Adults with Medicare Supplement Insurance

• AICR/WCRF International Research Conference on Food, Nutrition and Cancer. Washington, D.C., July 15-16, 2004.

o Activating Transcription Factor 3 has Antitumorigenic Properties and is Induced by Diallyl Disulfide

inhuman Colorectal Cancer Cells. J. Nutrition. 134(12):3534S.

• Eighth International Conference on Eicosanoids and Other Bioactive Lipids in Cancer, Inflammation and Related

Diseases. September 7-10, 2003. Chicago, IL. #137.

o Gene Modulation by the Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor, Sulindac Sulfide in Human Colorectal Carcinoma Cells:

Possible Link to Apoptosis.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• UnitedHealth Group: Business Writing: Know Your Readers and Your Purpose; Business Writing: How to Write

Clearly and Concisely; Business Writing: Editing and Proofreading; Effective Team Communication; Effectively

Communicating in Teams; Identifying Fraud, Waste and Abuse 2010; HEDIS 101 by UnitedHealthcare Medicare &

Retirement; Adobe InDesign CS4: Fundamentals; HEDIS training overview.

• CRSO Training: Regulatory Requirements of Anonymous and Decedent Research; New CRC Training, How to

Conduct Clinical Research; CRSO: Regulations, ICH Guidelines and GCP: How do they Fit?; Clinical Studies and the

Requirements for an IND.

• Duke Training: Project Management Fundamentals; Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Informed Consent; Compliance

and Commitment; What Counts as Research with Human Subjects?; Best Practices for Preparation and Maintenance of

Sponsor-Investigator INDs (Module 1 and 2); Beyond the Basics: Clinical Research & GCP Issues.

• Attended the AMWA Carolina’s Chapter curriculum in Medline Searching and Introduction to Reference Manager and

Economic and Quality of Life Measures in Clinical Trials. May 2, 2008. Friday Center, UNC-CH.

• Attended the AMWA Carolina’s Chapter curriculum in Basic Grammar and Usage II and eCTD. April 28, 2006. Friday

Center, UNC-CH.

• AMWA Professional Development Certificate, 2007.

• Development of a Clinical Study Report (# 06432). October 30, 2006. Philadelphia, PA.

• Quintiles University Training (2005-2006): Writing of statistical contributions to model reports; Statistical analysis

plans; Statistical report writing; Statistical review of a clinical trial protocol; Analysis populations; Preparation of IB; QC

review of medical writing deliverables; Producing a CSP; Electronic records and electronic signatures: basic Part 11

awareness; Excel-basic pivot tables; Matrix training; Overview of good clinical practice (GCP).

• Completed the NIH training series Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research; Clinical Research

Training course; and Principles of Clinical Pharmacology.

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• Volunteer: Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Raleigh, NC.

COMPUTER SKILLS, SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL AND OTHER EXPERTISE: Possess knowledge and

understanding of American Medical Association (AMA) style, International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICJME),

CME training, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) guidelines and basic statistical/clinical

concepts and biomedical and pharmaceutical databases such as MEDLINE, CANCERLIT, EMBASE and BIOSIS. Proficient in

the following computer software: productivity tools (MS word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Visio and Publisher), referencing

(Endnote, Refman), Datavision (publication planning), HTML, web design and Filemaker Pro. Familiar with medical

terminology, MedDRA and Costar terminology for serious adverse events and Merk CEMedicus Continuing Medical Education

(CME) software and courses; Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Pagemaker, Illustrator; medical writing skills include

Manuscripts, Abstracts, Research Proposals, CME, Slide kits, Monographs, Newsletters, Pharmaceutical Sales Training,

Backgrounders, Sales Aids and Learning Modules. Familiar with adherence with the Sunshine Act, good publication practices

and guidance (i.e. GPP2, ICMJE) and Pharma Code and other financial/conflict of interest reporting requirements. Medicare

claims data research and member survey research including CAHPS, HOS and web surveys.

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