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<p>I have a very versatile background. After receiving my bachelors degree in Agriculture, I worked for a company doing research in animal nutrition and veterinary drug development.Writing up research reports and sections of New Drug Applications were important parts of my work.At this time I received a masters degree in biochemistry. After several years of consultant work in nutrition, I received a teacher's certificate, and taught chemistry at a community college and high school.In my current career in freelance science/medical writing, I have written two chapters and summaries for a Disease Prevention and Treatment book. I have written medical articles for an online company, and 67 articles on cancer treatments for Suite101.com. I have received two medical writing certificates from the American Medical Writers Association in order to strengthen my skills.I keep abreast of the latest developments in the medical fields, through searches,visiting appropriate sites,and e-mails. I am skilled in MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, and website design. I maintain my own website,www.eastshirecommunications.com, and publish a monthly newsletter.</p> <p>Five excellent web sites on the topic are:</p> <p>CancerNet- cancernet.nci.nih.gov</p> <p>Medscape- www.medscape.com</p> <p>HealthGate- www.bewell.com</p> <p>Mayo Health Oasis- www.mayohealth.org</p> <p>Medical Breakthroughs- www.ivanhole.com</p> <p>I have always been passionate about outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, as well as foreign and domestic travel. Our family lives in a rural location in southern Vermont.</p>