I am a diligent senior editor and writer with 10+ years of experience editing and writing scientific, health, and medical documents, academic scientific research, and teaching and mentoring. I review and edit medical and scientific documents, write plain-language stories describing medical and scientific research, and create web content focusing on SEO, user experience, and accessibility. I have led NIH and other policy/communication projects, managed multiple initiatives concurrently, and collaborated with senior leaders to deliver high-quality, evidence-based material.…

Roberto Fernandez-Larsson

I am a diligent senior editor and writer with 10+ years of experience editing and writing scientific, health, and medical documents, academic scientific research, and teaching and mentoring. I review and edit medical and scientific documents, write plain-language stories describing medical and scientific research, and create web content focusing on SEO, user experience, and accessibility. I have led NIH and other policy/communication projects, managed multiple initiatives concurrently, and collaborated with senior leaders to deliver high-quality, evidence-based material.…

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I am a diligent senior editor and writer with 10+ years of experience editing and writing scientific, health, and medical documents, academic scientific research, and teaching and mentoring.

I review and edit medical and scientific documents, write plain-language stories describing medical and scientific research, and create web content focusing on SEO, user experience, and accessibility. I have led NIH and other policy/communication projects, managed multiple initiatives concurrently, and collaborated with senior leaders to deliver high-quality, evidence-based material.

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English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Medical Policy Writer at Cohere Health
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Drafts, refines, and finalizes medical policy documents; ensures definitions reflect current guidelines and latest medical evidence; reviews and updates policies to incorporate best practices; ensures compliance with CMS requirements, including NCDs and LCDs.
Science writer and editor at Office of AIDS Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Reviewed and edited HIV/AIDS clinical practice guidelines; conducted SEO audits on HIV Info and Clinical Info websites to enhance user experience and accessibility; generated reports with findings and actionable solutions; managed multiple projects to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables and improved team efficiency.
Owner and founder at Agents Press
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Founded Agents Press, developed and produced industry-specific lead-capture websites; led projects and client communications; oversaw content development and technical implementation.
Web editor at IAVI Report, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Wrote stories describing medical and biological research related to vaccines and HIV; tracked research trends and breakthroughs; maintained a database of HIV vaccine trials and reported findings; attended oral presentations and conferences to report results.
Senior editor at American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
March 31, 2003 - March 31, 2003
Managed projects; served as principal investigator on an NIH SBIR grant; developed AIDScience, a knowledge environment for scientists and others focused on HIV prevention and vaccine research.
Assistant Professor at George Washington University School of Medicine
August 31, 2000 - August 31, 2000
Researched HIV and hepatitis C virus; earned a U.S. patent; taught, mentored, and trained graduate students, technicians, and research fellows.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Microbiology at University of Georgia
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Master of Science (M.S.) in Animal Virology at University of Delaware
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

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Healthcare, Life Sciences, Government, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization

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