Project Highlights
Rising J, Alexander L. Marketing of menthol cigarettes and consumer perceptions. Tob Induc Dis. 2011;9(suppl 1): 82.
National patterns and correlates of mentholated cigarette use in the United States. Addiction. 2010;105(suppl 1):13 [acknowledged editor]
Autoimmune Diseases. Continuing education course. CME Resource, 2011.
Childhood Leukemias and Lymphomas. Continuing education course. CME Resource, 2011.
Men’s Health Issues. Continuing education course. CME Resource, 2010.
Blood management. AABB News. November 2010:8-15.
Having hope: how plasma exchange is helping more organ transplant patients. AABB News. April 2010:14-19.
Diabetes: beyond just type 1 and type 2. MD Conference Express: Highlights from the American Diabetes Association 71st Scientific Sessions; 2011: 8-9.
Risk of mortality increased with divergence from glycemic target. MD Conference Express: Highlights from the American Diabetes Association 71st Scientific Sessions; 2011:11.
Risk of drug-induced dysglycemia typically outweighed by benefits. MD Conference Express: Highlights from the American Diabetes Association 71st Scientific Sessions; 2011: 26-27.
Clinical decision-making about postmenopausal hormone therapy. MD Conference Express: Peer-Reviewed Highlights from the Endocrine Society 93rd Annual Meeting; 2011:6-8.
Human recombinant leptin (metreleptin) for treatment of hypothalamic amenorrhea. MD Conference Express: Peer-Reviewed Highlights from the Endocrine Society 93rd Annual Meeting; 2011:9.
Lifestyle modifications may help avoid need for pharmacologic management of osteoporosis. MD Conference Express: Peer-Reviewed Highlights from the Endocrine Society 93rd Annual Meeting; 2011:26-28.
Is it time for antiplatelet therapy to enter personalized medicine? MD Conference Express, Highlights from the American College of Cardiology 60th Annual Scientific Session; 2011:9-11.
Comparison of six and 12 months of dual antiplatelet therapy after implantation of a drug-eluting stent. MD Conference Express: Highlights from the American College of Cardiology 60th Annual Scientific Session; 2011:19-20.
Systems of care are integral to improving STEMI care. MD Conference Express, Highlights from the American College of Cardiology 60th Annual Scientific Session; 2011:30-31.
Are We Certifiable? AMWA Journal Blog post, September 12, 2011.
Beware the Retraction. AMWA Journal Blog post, April 11, 2011.
Alexander L, Fox Velez L. Medical communication: a branch of the technical communication tree. Intercom. 2010; 57(5):12-16.
Personalized Medicine. Patient Resource Publishing, 2011.
Lung Cancer Guide. Patient Resource Publishing; 2011.
On the Line. Patient Resource Publishing; 2011.
MMRF Website. What is multiple myeloma and Treatment options: Thalidomide
Selected Earlier Work
Johnson CH, Adamo M. SEER virtual network for quality control: a model for quality improvement. Poster presented at the meeting of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, May 2009.
The debate in hospice care. J Oncol Pract. 2008; 4(3):153-157.
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences: 2007 Overview and Highlights. National Cancer Institute, NIH Publication No. 07-6194. Bethesda, MD, 2007. National Institutes of Health 2009 Plain Language Award (Bronze)
Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) Brief: No. 6. National Cancer Institute, May 2007.
Epstein RM, Street RL, Jr. Patient-Centered Communication in Cancer Care. Promoting Healing and Reducing Suffering. National Cancer Institute, NIH Publication 07-6225. Bethesda, MD, 2007. [acknowledged editorial assistance]
Whippen D, Deering MJ, Ambinder EP. Advancing high-quality cancer care. Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid supports personalized medicine and the electronic health record. J Oncol Pract. 2007;3(4):208-211.
Presentations
Bridging the Gap: Step-by-Step Strategies for Developing CME Content that Links Documented Needs to Improved Outcomes. Presented at the 2012 meeting of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education, Orlando, FL. (Lori)
Teaching Old Dogs (and Young Pups) New Tricks: Creating Harmony Among Generations at Work. Presented at the 2011 AMWA Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL. (Lori coordinated session and moderated the panel discussion)
Using Composition and Persuasion Theories to Improve Your Medical Writing. Presented at the 2011 AMWA Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL. (Lori coordinated session and moderated the panel discussion)
Peer Review, Copyediting, and Proofreading. One-hour training Webinars developed for and delivered to AMWA Journal volunteers. (Lori)
Elements of Medical Terminology. Three-hour educational workshop developed and led as part of AMWA’s certificate program. (Lori)
Using Principles of Classical Rhetoric to Enhance Medical Writing. Three-hour educational workshop developed and led as part of AMWA’s certificate program. (Lori)
Book Publishing. Invited presentation at the June 2010 meeting of the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. (Deb)
AMWA Journal. Invited participant in an Editor’s Forum at the 2009 annual meeting of the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing, San Francisco, CA. (Lori)
Adopting Social Marketing to Achieve Business Goals: Focus on Facebook. Invited presentation at the October 2009 meeting of the Orange Park Business Networking Group. (Deb)
Medical Communicators. Who Are They? What Do They Do? And Do I Want to Become One? Invited presentation to postdoctoral research fellows at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, August 2008, Jacksonville, FL. (Lori)
caBIG and Oncology Nursing: Addressing Needs, Providing Solutions. Presented at the caBIG 2007 annual meeting, Washington, DC. (Deb)
Treating Patients Well in Language and Writing. Presented at the 2005 AMWA Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. (Lori)
