Breaking into Medical Writing: Tips & Insights | What Do You Do?

01/10/2024 1h 11min

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Welcome to another episode of What Do You Do? 🎙️! In this inspiring episode, we dive into the remarkable career journey of Belinda Wagner, a passionate STEM professional who made significant strides in both research and medical writing.

🔬 Starting her career in chemistry at SUNY Albany, Belinda opted for the research path over pre-med, paving the way for her groundbreaking work. As a graduate of MIT, she focused on molecular biology and made early discoveries in oncology and protein functions, contributing to notable publications in Nature that enhanced our understanding of mRNA stability.

💼 After a transformative career shift from American Express, she successfully balanced the challenges of single motherhood with her role in surgical research. Belinda's innovative spirit led her to develop a database system that streamlined patient data tracking, significantly improving efficiency in clinical research.

🤝 Discover how Belinda became a successful negotiator, advocating for her worth and securing a new programming role with a remarkable salary increase.

Join us as we explore her insights and tips for breaking into the world of medical writing and beyond! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more inspiring STEM career stories! 🚀

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