Writing Samples
This section highlights a selection of my writing samples, demonstrating both my knowledge in clinical trial design and interpretation of clinical data, as well as my ability to explain scientific mechanisms and complex concepts clearly. These pieces showcase my versatility in communicating to diverse audiences, from expert peers to broader public readers. Together, they reflect my skill in translating intricate research findings into accessible, engaging, and accurate content.
Playing for Both Teams: How GABA can be both Calming and Exciting
Cogbites
In this blog post, I explain how GABA, often seen as the brain’s “calming” signal, can also be excitatory during early development. Using simple analogies, I describe the GABA switch, a key process where GABA shifts from exciting to inhibiting neurons, highlighting its importance for healthy brain function.
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Breaking the Block: Why Tenecteplase is a New Contender in Ischemic Stroke Therapy
The Pipeline Blog
This post explores tenecteplase as an emerging treatment for ischemic stroke, offering advantages over the traditional thrombolytic, alteplase. Its longer half-life and single-dose administration make it faster and more convenient in acute settings, while clinical trials demonstrate comparable safety and efficacy.
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Prescribing a Cup of Joe for Alzheimer’s Disease
Cogbites
This post explores emerging research suggesting that caffeine's role may extend beyond morning alertness. It could also offer protective benefits for long-term brain health and potentially reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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Symbravo: A Novel Combinational Therapeutic to Alleviate Migraines
The Pipeline Blog
This post discusses a groundbreaking migraine therapy combining rizatriptan and meloxicam to target both vascular and inflammatory pathways in one rapid-action treatment.
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Targeting the Dopamine System to Alleviate Chorea in Huntington’s Disease
The Pipeline Blog
This post outlines how Huntington's disease, a debilitating and inherited motor disorder, may be mitigated by therapies that modulate dopamine pathways. Specifically, this piece highlights the promise of valbenazine to safely target dopamine signaling and prevent chorea in patients.
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Amyloid-beta immunotherapy: the future for Alzheimer’s therapeutics?
The Pipeline Blog
This post dives into the decades-long struggle to combat Alzheimer's disease and highlights the landmark breakthroughs of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody therapies: aducanumab, lecanemab, and donanemab.
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Synaptic Plasticity: Small Changes Make Big Impacts
Cogbites
This post explores how synapses, the communication points between neurons, adapt based on usage through mechanisms such as long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD).
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It’s Locally Sourced! How Local Protein Synthesis Aids in Memory Formation
Cogbites
This post discusses how neurons don’t just ship proteins from their cell body...they also synthesize them right where they're needed at the synapse! This piece talks about why this process is essential for forming and storing new memories.
