Olivia Konen
Science Writer
Supported by my background in molecular research within academia and industry, my writing focuses on human and animal health.
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I am a Medical Editor and Scientific Writer at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, and a Science Writing MA student at Johns Hopkins University.
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Experience
Medical Editor/Scientific Writer
RIAO, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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Plan editorial activities, prepare material for publication, and write and edit a variety of medical publications.
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​Coordinate the efforts of the authors (physicians, fellows, and residents), research department, medical illustrator, graphic designer, and medical photographer to complete projects by specified deadlines.
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​Facilitate annual CME-accredited conferences.
Research and Development Scientist
BD, Sparks, MD
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Assisted with developing a molecular test to detect and distinguish between coronaviruses of global concern, seasonal coronaviruses, and novel or emerging coronaviruses.
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​Pursued a stretch project under the BD Stretch Opportunity Program, which involved reaching out to Integrated Diagnostic Solutions leadership for stories, conducting interviews with subject matter experts, and drafting materials for social media and the internal news site.
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​Co-led the Network for Employee-Led Cross-Company Transformation (NEXT), an internal organization that focuses on developing future leaders of industry.
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​Conducted clinical trials for BD COR™ Vaginal Panel and BD MAX™ Respiratory Viral Panel, which involved aliquoting, testing, and tracking over 4,000 patient specimens utilizing Clindex and TrialMaster software.
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​Supported Monkeypox assay development for expedited Emergency Use Authorization.
University Lab Researcher
Towson University, Towson, MD
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Completed and presented independent research projects.
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Drafted and submitted research grants.
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​Wrote abstracts and reviewed and edited papers for submission.
Education & Organizations
Undergraduate Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Concentration: Cell and Molecular Biology
- Minor: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics
Graduate Education
Master of Arts in Science Writing
- GPA: 4.0
Internships
E – The Environmental Magazine, Remote, 2024
- Editorial Intern, EarthTalk Q&A Column
University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2018
- Research Intern, Laboratory of Dr. A-Lien Lu-Chang
Organizations
DCSWA, 2023–Present
- Student Member
Skills
Project Management
Research
Editing & Proofreading
AMA 11th Edition
Attention to detail
Microsoft Excel Level II
Notable Achievements
Research Grant Awards
Towson University
Awarded the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Research Grant in 2017–2018, 2019, and 2021.
Lois D. Odell Award for Outstanding Senior Biology Major
Jess & Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
Awarded to senior biology major with distinguished academic performance, research and/or service. Awarded in 2021.