Laura Lane, MS
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John Williams
Laura is a highly reliable and capable writer. I used her services for a number of market research projects and she always came back with potent, succinct, and readable content. I would recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for a thoughtful, highly intelligent, and intuitive collaborator.
Teo Furtado
Laura Lane worked with me at WebMD as an associate editor during the online company's early days. She was a self-starter who brought high editorial standards to her work, often editing--and significantly improving--content produced by medical professionals who had little understanding of journalistic rigor. Laura managed several of the website's channels. She launched coverage of breaking medical news for CNN and collaborated with MSN on several projects. She was a key team player who could always be counted on to ensure timely delivery of new content, uphold tough journalistic standards and keep readers in mind throughout the editorial process. She recruited top-notch health writers and medical experts and consistently pitched story ideas that were core to our readers. Equally important, she was a joy to work with.
Lisa Heisey
I found Laura to be a highly capable healthcare researcher/reporter and engaged her on special projects for our top clients. No matter the topic, Laura was a quick study but also very thoughtful in her approach to the work. She consistently sought out and engaged top-tier sources and delivered her reports accurately and on time. She was a valued member of our healthcare team.
John Williams
Laura is a highly reliable and capable writer. I used her services for a number of market research projects and she always came back with potent, succinct, and readable content. I would recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for a thoughtful, highly intelligent, and intuitive collaborator.
Teo Furtado
Laura Lane worked with me at WebMD as an associate editor during the online company's early days. She was a self-starter who brought high editorial standards to her work, often editing--and significantly improving--content produced by medical professionals who had little understanding of journalistic rigor. Laura managed several of the website's channels. She launched coverage of breaking medical news for CNN and collaborated with MSN on several projects. She was a key team player who could always be counted on to ensure timely delivery of new content, uphold tough journalistic standards and keep readers in mind throughout the editorial process. She recruited top-notch health writers and medical experts and consistently pitched story ideas that were core to our readers. Equally important, she was a joy to work with.
Lisa Heisey
I found Laura to be a highly capable healthcare researcher/reporter and engaged her on special projects for our top clients. No matter the topic, Laura was a quick study but also very thoughtful in her approach to the work. She consistently sought out and engaged top-tier sources and delivered her reports accurately and on time. She was a valued member of our healthcare team.
John Williams
Laura is a highly reliable and capable writer. I used her services for a number of market research projects and she always came back with potent, succinct, and readable content. I would recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for a thoughtful, highly intelligent, and intuitive collaborator.
Teo Furtado
Laura Lane worked with me at WebMD as an associate editor during the online company's early days. She was a self-starter who brought high editorial standards to her work, often editing--and significantly improving--content produced by medical professionals who had little understanding of journalistic rigor. Laura managed several of the website's channels. She launched coverage of breaking medical news for CNN and collaborated with MSN on several projects. She was a key team player who could always be counted on to ensure timely delivery of new content, uphold tough journalistic standards and keep readers in mind throughout the editorial process. She recruited top-notch health writers and medical experts and consistently pitched story ideas that were core to our readers. Equally important, she was a joy to work with.
Lisa Heisey
I found Laura to be a highly capable healthcare researcher/reporter and engaged her on special projects for our top clients. No matter the topic, Laura was a quick study but also very thoughtful in her approach to the work. She consistently sought out and engaged top-tier sources and delivered her reports accurately and on time. She was a valued member of our healthcare team.
John Williams
Laura is a highly reliable and capable writer. I used her services for a number of market research projects and she always came back with potent, succinct, and readable content. I would recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for a thoughtful, highly intelligent, and intuitive collaborator.
Teo Furtado
Laura Lane worked with me at WebMD as an associate editor during the online company's early days. She was a self-starter who brought high editorial standards to her work, often editing--and significantly improving--content produced by medical professionals who had little understanding of journalistic rigor. Laura managed several of the website's channels. She launched coverage of breaking medical news for CNN and collaborated with MSN on several projects. She was a key team player who could always be counted on to ensure timely delivery of new content, uphold tough journalistic standards and keep readers in mind throughout the editorial process. She recruited top-notch health writers and medical experts and consistently pitched story ideas that were core to our readers. Equally important, she was a joy to work with.
Lisa Heisey
I found Laura to be a highly capable healthcare researcher/reporter and engaged her on special projects for our top clients. No matter the topic, Laura was a quick study but also very thoughtful in her approach to the work. She consistently sought out and engaged top-tier sources and delivered her reports accurately and on time. She was a valued member of our healthcare team.
Credentials
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The BioExec Institute
UC Berkeley, Walter Haas School of BusinessJan, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
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Experience
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Freelance Writer, Editor & Communications consultant
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Canada
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer, Reporter, Editor
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Sep 2018 - Present
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American Academy of Ophthalmology
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Online Medical Writer
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
• Coordinate peer review of physician-submitted videos of ophthalmic surgery• Edit videos with Adobe Premiere Pro• Write and edit stories on recent recent research studies for weekly newsletter• Proofread weekly newsletter• Edit photos with Adobe Photoshop• Post content on the website using CMS (Content Management System)• Market content on social media with Hootsuite • Coordinate peer review of physician-submitted videos of ophthalmic surgery• Edit videos with Adobe Premiere Pro• Write and edit stories on recent recent research studies for weekly newsletter• Proofread weekly newsletter• Edit photos with Adobe Photoshop• Post content on the website using CMS (Content Management System)• Market content on social media with Hootsuite
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Outpatient App
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Medical Content
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Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
• Write and edit content based on healthcare news, research and customer tesimonials• Explore research literature and advise on relevant studies• Promote company through social media such as LinkedIn • Write and edit content based on healthcare news, research and customer tesimonials• Explore research literature and advise on relevant studies• Promote company through social media such as LinkedIn
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Freelance Journalist
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Jul 2002 - May 2014
• Highlighted cutting-edge life science research technologies. • Illuminated physicians and scientists on the latest research discoveries and trends in research and health care (Yes, "health care" is still two words according to AP style).• Reported from industry conferences.• Published articles in Biocompare, Bio IT World, Diagnostic Imaging, The Scientist and the newsletters of the International Medical News Group. • Highlighted cutting-edge life science research technologies. • Illuminated physicians and scientists on the latest research discoveries and trends in research and health care (Yes, "health care" is still two words according to AP style).• Reported from industry conferences.• Published articles in Biocompare, Bio IT World, Diagnostic Imaging, The Scientist and the newsletters of the International Medical News Group.
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Freelance Market Researcher
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Jan 2004 - Jun 2013
• Maximized the efficiency of directly contacting physicians and other healthcare staff.• Led teams in uncovering difficult-to-find subjects that provided most relevant data.• Enhanced data collection by creating follow-on questions during interviews. • Discovered impactful trends in drug and medical device use to influence healthcare and investments.• Authored reports with pertinent information clearly communicated.• Completed projects with Blue Heron Research Partners, OTR Global, The Focal Point Group and Biocompare
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Freelance Journalist
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Mar 2001 - Jan 2009
• Shed light on health issues pertinent to large swathes of the population. • Promoted healthy lifestyle and preventive health strategies.• Wrote compelling articles to inform and engage readers. • Published articles in Shape, Men’s Journal, MayoClinic.com, Yoga Journal, Harvard Women’s Health Watch and the custom publications of Health Ink & Vitality Communications. • Shed light on health issues pertinent to large swathes of the population. • Promoted healthy lifestyle and preventive health strategies.• Wrote compelling articles to inform and engage readers. • Published articles in Shape, Men’s Journal, MayoClinic.com, Yoga Journal, Harvard Women’s Health Watch and the custom publications of Health Ink & Vitality Communications.
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Public Affairs Manager
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Feb 2001 - Mar 2003
• Write and disseminate news releases• Respond to media requests• Stay abreast research and scientific publications of principal investigators • Write and disseminate news releases• Respond to media requests• Stay abreast research and scientific publications of principal investigators
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WebMD
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Editor
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Jun 1999 - Nov 2000
•Helped to pioneer consumer health information on the internet•Incubated, launched and managed breaking medical news coverage for CNN.com (one of the first websites to offer the latest news the exact moment after embargo lifted)• Developed and managed several health channels of premier consumer health website• Managed and completed special projects• Edited, wrote and assigned stories on various health topics• Recruited freelance writers and medical experts to contribute content
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Reporter
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Feb 1998 - Aug 1998
• Wrote and reported on issues involving city council, planning & zoning, school board and general assignment • Wrote and reported on issues involving city council, planning & zoning, school board and general assignment
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Reporter Intern
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Oct 1997 - Dec 1997
• Wrote and reported on issues involving healthcare business, biotechnology and business general assignment • Wrote and reported on issues involving healthcare business, biotechnology and business general assignment
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The Dallas Morning News
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Reporter Intern
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Jun 1997 - Aug 1997
• Wrote and reported on issues involving urban public health, science, medicine and metroMedia internship in public health with the Kaiser Family Foundation • Wrote and reported on issues involving urban public health, science, medicine and metroMedia internship in public health with the Kaiser Family Foundation
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Science Editor
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Jan 1996 - Mar 1997
• Designed and developed direction for weekly science page• Wrote, edited and assigned stories • Recruited and managed writers • Designed and developed direction for weekly science page• Wrote, edited and assigned stories • Recruited and managed writers
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Education
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1995 - 1997
Stanford University
MS, Biology -
1990 - 1993
University of California, Los Angeles
BS, Biology -
1984 - 1988
Lowell High School
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