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February 17, 2015

ALISON DALTON

New York, NY 10025

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www.alisondalton.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

****-**** ****** ******* ****** and Editor, The Visual MD (thevisualmd.com). Worked

collaboratively with scientists, physicians, project managers, visual artists, and freelance

writers to produce innovative content illustrated with accurate anatomical graphics. Wrote,

researched, and edited health and medical content in a variety of formats, including eBooks,

Web site content, video scripts, press releases, newsletters, iPhone apps, and social media.

Wrote and edited SEO-optimized online Health Centers providing detailed information on

numerous conditions including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, neurological

disorders, and type 2 diabetes.

2006 Medical Writer for Anatomical Travelogue Inc. Wrote original copy and rewrote existing

text for book on sexual health, one in a series of InVision Guides (HarperCollins) on health and

disease.

2005-2006 Researcher for Science Channel documentary special Exploring Time,

produced with funding from the National Science Foundation. Interviewed physicians and

scientists; researched stories on cardiology, cardiovascular disease, neurology, psychology,

and physics; wrote research reports; advised writer, series producers, and executive producers

on medical and science issues; and helped to shape editorial content.

2002-2005 Medical Writer, Euro RSCG Life Chelsea (pharmaceutical advertising/medical

education). Wrote a variety of educational and promotional pieces for physicians, sales reps,

and consumers. Partnered with art directors to create concepts for new campaigns.

Therapeutic areas: Infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, neurology, oncology.

1999-2002 Medical Editor, Lyons Lavey Nickel Swift (pharmaceutical advertising/medical

education). Rewrote promotional and educational material, fact-checked claims, edited for

grammar and style. Therapeutic areas: Cardiology, infectious disease, neurology.

1998-1999 Medical Editor, Elsevier Science Inc. Edited two medical journals, The Journal

of Heart and Lung Transplantation and Nutrition.

EDUCATION

Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation:

MS Historic Preservation. Major: Conservation Science (1985-1987)

Columbia University School of Continuing Education: Courses in chemistry and geology

(1985)

City College of New York: BS Landscape Architecture (1990-1992)

Callison College, University of the Pacific: BA International Relations. Major: International

Affairs