I am an award-winning communications professional with special expertise in scientific, medical, academic, and business editing and writing, with experience preparing science- and health-related educational, marketing, and pharmaceutical sales collateral. I publish authoritatively for diverse audiences and am skilled at translating complex topics into clear, compelling materials. As founder and principal of Hyde Communications Consulting since 2012, I guide publishers, researchers, and organizations in strategic communications, editing, and media training. I have built and led teams, launched innovative digital education initiatives, and served as a trusted spokesperson and media trainer across national campaigns and scientific programs.

Barbara P. Hyde

I am an award-winning communications professional with special expertise in scientific, medical, academic, and business editing and writing, with experience preparing science- and health-related educational, marketing, and pharmaceutical sales collateral. I publish authoritatively for diverse audiences and am skilled at translating complex topics into clear, compelling materials. As founder and principal of Hyde Communications Consulting since 2012, I guide publishers, researchers, and organizations in strategic communications, editing, and media training. I have built and led teams, launched innovative digital education initiatives, and served as a trusted spokesperson and media trainer across national campaigns and scientific programs.

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I am an award-winning communications professional with special expertise in scientific, medical, academic, and business editing and writing, with experience preparing science- and health-related educational, marketing, and pharmaceutical sales collateral. I publish authoritatively for diverse audiences and am skilled at translating complex topics into clear, compelling materials.

As founder and principal of Hyde Communications Consulting since 2012, I guide publishers, researchers, and organizations in strategic communications, editing, and media training. I have built and led teams, launched innovative digital education initiatives, and served as a trusted spokesperson and media trainer across national campaigns and scientific programs.

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Work Experience

Principal at Hyde Communications Consulting
January 1, 2012 - October 28, 2025
Provide a range of editorial and communications services, including writing, editing, public relations, strategic communications planning, and media training, with special expertise in medical, scientific, academic, and business communications. Clients include major scientific, medical journal, and business book publishers, online health resources, continuing healthcare education providers, and authors for whom English is a second language.
Director, Communications at American Society for Microbiology
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Developed communications strategy and served as a spokesperson for the world’s largest life sciences organization; promoted strategic partnerships with industry and professional organizations; coordinated media relations and congressional liaison; conducted media training for volunteer leaders and prepared for congressional testimony and media appearances; managed public education initiatives and outreach activities.

Education

MBA (Marketing/International Communications) at George Mason University
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
MA, Comparative Literature at Indiana University
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
BA cum laude: Zoology (Pre-Medical Studies with Chemistry minor) at Miami University
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Association Executive (CAE)
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government