Damiana Chiavolini

Our new series explores what we know (and don’t) about how autoimmune disease intersects with fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health.

Pregnancy can reshape the immune system in profound ways, sometimes easing symptoms and sometimes triggering flares:
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Cut the Clutter: Concise Writing Can Strengthen Your Work and Career In medical communication, concise writing is so much more than a stylistic preference. It’s a way to ensure that your audience is engaged and able to learn the information in the content we produce…

✍Writing clearly and concisely can save lives or at least keep people reading!

Dense language can alienate the people, while concise content respects your audience's time and attention.

🌲 Read more in my latest blog post for @evergreenbiocomm.bsky.social

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🧠 Words matter, especially when it comes to health, science, and public trust.

Precision isn’t just for scientists, but for everyone communicating with the public.

Read our content to learn more about word usage. ⬇️

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The Benefits of Peer Mentoring for Medical Writers and Editors In the fast-moving world of medical communication, continuous learning and upskilling are essential. Formal training and certifications play a crucial role in these processes, but other activities …

In medical communication, continuous learning and #upskilling are essential, and while formal training plays a key role, peer mentoring often fills the gaps when formal mentorship isn’t available.

We explore this dynamic in our latest Insights post:

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🌷 @witandwest.com and I have been working behind the scenes on something special and have an exciting sneak peek for you…

This beautiful collaboration puts indie and artisan perfumery in the spotlight and we can’t wait to share more.

Can you guess what it might be?

Stay tuned! 👃🌷🌿 ✍🏻

Grateful for the opportunity to speak about upskilling at the AMWA Greater Chicago Area Chapter conference.

What a wonderful event!

💡I left with new perspectives around different areas of medical writing, deepening our niche, visual communication, and more.

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Why One-on-One Coaching Can Help Medical Writers Build a Strategic Portfolio Whether you’re launching a freelance career, shifting to a new medical writing specialty, or applying for full-time roles, your portfolio is often the first (and sometimes only) impression yo…

Building a solid portfolio as a medical writer or editor is one thing.

Building a strategic portfolio is something else entirely.

This is where one-on-one coaching can make a big difference!

Learn more in my post for @evergreenbiocomm.bsky.social

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Vitiligo: What We Know and What We Don’t Know Discover what causes vitiligo, its types, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn how this autoimmune disease impacts skin health and emotional well-being.

📰 In my latest article for the @autoimmunegai.bsky.social, I explain what vitiligo is, how it works, and why awareness matters.

🩺 Grateful to Dr. Cameron Coury and Dr. Hannah Kopelman for sharing their time and expertise!

Give this a read ➡️ www.autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/vit...

Professional Development – Evergreen Biomedical Communications Group, LLC Posts about Professional Development written by Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD and J. Kelly Byram, MS, MBA, ELS

At @evergreenbiocomm.bsky.social, we’ve steadily built a library of posts about Professional Development for medical writers and editors.

If you haven’t explored it lately (or ever), take a peek:

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Platforms to Consider for Online Portfolios An online portfolio is an essential tool for showcasing your experience, expertise, and use of precise language as a medical writer or editor. However, with so many platforms available, how do you …

💼 Building your medical writing or editing portfolio? We have a few ideas you can pick from! ✍️

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👉 A strong portfolio makes all the difference when clients or employers are browsing your skills.

Do you have a favorite platform?

Let me know in the comments. ⬇️

I love the idea of looking up the authors of a review. That surely indicates expertise!

#medicalcommunication #healthwriting #AI #genAI

How AI Can Help Medical Writers Find Experts—With a Few Caveats If you’re a medical writer, you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like hunting down expert sources. Ever find yourself searching the internet for hours, only to hit a dead end? Generative AI (…

Looking for medical or research expert quotes for your health feature?

Generative AI can help you get a curated list of thought leaders.

⚠️ However, this method isn’t foolproof!

We explore the promise and the pitfalls in a recent post:

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Introduction to Health Writing Introduction to Health Writing After the success of our inaugural course, we are excited to offer Introduction to Health Writing in self-study format! Browse our learning options: Introduction to H…

If you’re ready to go deeper, check out our self-study course, Introduction to Health Writing. It’s designed to give you the tools and confidence to write health content that truly connects with an audience.

🔗Learn more here: evergreenbiocomm.com/introduction...

At @evergreenbiocomm.bsky.social, we’ve been building a library of posts dedicated to precise language.

📚 Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, we may just have what you need:

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Introduction to Health Writing Introduction to Health Writing After the success of our inaugural course, we are excited to offer Introduction to Health Writing in self-study format! Browse our learning options: Introduction to H…

If you’re ready to go deeper, check out our self-study course, Introduction to Health Writing. It’s designed to give you the tools and confidence to write health content that truly connects with an audience.

🔗Learn more here: evergreenbiocomm.com/introduction...

Refining Your Brand: Stay Relevant as Your Career Evolves As a seasoned medical writer, you’ve already built a reputation. But is it still aligned with the kind of work you want now? Your brand evolves just like your expertise—and sometimes it needs a tun…

In this final post of a 3-part series on personal branding, @jkbyram.bsky.social explores how mid- and late-career writers can refine their brand to stay relevant:

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#medicalwriting #medicalediting #medicalcommunication #personalbranding

If you're just starting out as a medical communicator, read @jkbyram.bsky.social's Insights post for Evergreen to discover how to build your personal brand ⬇️

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Building Your Brand: Personal Branding for Medical Writers You already have a brand—whether you’ve shaped it intentionally or not. Every project you’ve completed, every bio you’ve written, every interaction you’ve had with a client or colleague contributes…

Learn all about developing a personal brand in @jkbyram.bsky.social’s Insights post for @evergreenbiocomm.bsky.social 💡⬇️

#medicalwriting #medicalcommunication #professionaldevelopment #LearnWithEvegreen #GrowWithEvergreen

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Our Coaching Program is tailored to help medical communicators navigate the industry, get career clarity, boost their confidence, and make meaningful strides toward their goals.

See what clients are saying! ⬇️

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Our collective commitment NASW was founded more than 90 years ago with a mission to “fight for the free flow of science news.” That mission is imperative, yet threatened by recent challenges to the First Amendment and the freedom of the press.

Yesterday, the NASW board shared a message with members, reaffirming commitment to the 91-year-old organization's values. It is our collective commitment to our members, to our community, and to our professions:

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Can AI Help Us Overcome Writer’s Block? In a recently published post, Kelly highlighted some of the ways writers can use AI tools. She talked about how these tools can assist with tasks, such as content generation and data analysis, but …

How can we use AI responsibly while maintaining our creativity as medical writers?

In an Insights post for @evergreenbiocomm.bsky.social, I shared how I use AI tools to brainstorm ideas and overcome writer's block.

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Long COVID Isn’t New—It Follows a Pattern of Post-Viral Illness Post-viral conditions like ME/CFS, endometriosis, and fibromyalgia show what happens when illness is ignored. Will long COVID follow the same path?

Long COVID isn’t new. It fits a decades-old pattern of post-viral illness.

ME/CFS, Gulf War Illness, endometriosis, fibromyalgia—different causes, same story:
Dismissed symptoms
Delayed diagnosis
Underfunded research
We can’t let long COVID be next.
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Received your PhD in 2023-2024? Apply by July 15th for the @science.org & SciLifeLabPrize to win up to $30k. Categories: cell & molecular bio; genomics, proteomics & systems bio, ecology & environment; molecular medicine. 🧪
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Would love to join this starter pack! I have worked as an editor in the sciences and medicine for the past 10 years. Thank you!

Would you kindly add me to this starter pack? I work both as a writer and editor in the sciences and medicine. Thank you!

Apply by April 1 for the 2025 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship Making ends meet on an intern’s salary can be hard. Stipends don’t always cover the full costs of temporarily relocating to a new city or making ends meet while working remotely. Sometimes, prioritizing steps to advance your career can mean putting off other income opportunities that would otherwise serve more immediate financial needs.

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: If you're a science writing trainee looking for financial assistance to support your internship experience this coming summer apply for our NASW Summer Diversity Fellowship. $3,000 in funding to supplement your pay. Due Tuesday April 1: www.nasw.org/2025Div... 🧪📰

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The Importance of Setting Goals in Coaching for Medical Writers and Editors I wish I’d known sooner that coaching could save me a lot of time when I first got started in medical communication. While making the transition from academia, I ended up wasting some time applying…

Why is setting goals so important and how can coaching help medical writers and editors set those goals?

Read our most recent post for our Insights series:

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