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What Is the Value of a Medical Writer?
Lately, medical writers all seem to be asking themselves the same question: what is the role of the medical writer in an increasingly unstable scientific and technological landscape? It’s a reasonable question to ask. A lot of content lately has focused on the shifting discourse around what exactly makes a medical writer valuable, particularly in the context of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Some of the best insights come from those who work in the continuing medic
Heather Duncan
Feb 15 min read


Communicating about Health in 2026
Much like 2025, 2026 is shaping up to be a year full of turmoil and uncertainty for public health and the biomedical sciences. But while we’re still flying blind in many respects, we’ve learned some lessons along the way that we can put to use as we continue to navigate the storm. At the end of last year, we had the pleasure of giving our first workshop in a series on health communication for a local county health department. This was an exciting opportunity for us to engage
Heather Duncan
Jan 133 min read


Taking Action: How Medical Writers Can Support the LGBTQIA+ Community
This is part two of our Pride month blog series, in which we address the current social, legal, and medical landscape affecting the...

Heather Duncan and Patrick Murphy
Jun 27, 20253 min read


Gain Knowledge, Gain Power: How to Invest in Yourself in a Time of Crisis
Recent cuts to the NIH, CDC, NOAA, and other federal agencies that support scientific research in the U.S. have thrown the scientific...
Heather Duncan
Mar 19, 20255 min read


Rebuilding Trust in Science and Public Health through Podcasting
Camille Ledoux, PhD As the chaos unfolding at the federal level continues to threaten the future of science and public health in the...

Camille Ledoux, PhD
Mar 11, 20254 min read


Strength in Synergy: Rebuilding Trust Through Libraries and Public Health
M&D is collaborating with Rachel Wedeward of Miss Research to develop educational webinars to help public health professionals achieve...

Rachel Wedeward
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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