Lindsay Napier
I started my scientific career with a BSc in Biological sciences, then continued into the laboratory, studying for a PhD by researching metastases in renal carcinoma. After graduating I worked as a research scientist for 5 years, studying molecular signalling and then muscular dystrophy, before realising that I was inspired primarily by writing about my research, rather than actually doing it.
I left the laboratory in 2006 for a life in front of a computer, writing about health and medical issues for a medical communications company. I am now working as a senior medical writer in London, where I produce a wide variety of materials on a range of subject areas within health and medicine, including cancer, cancer pain, diabetes, urology, cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, anti-infectives, gastroenterology and haemophilia. Some of the projects I have worked on include websites, both for patients and healthcare professionals, journal articles, scientific papers, slides and abstracts, meeting reports, business cases, patient leaflets and educational and promotional materials for sales representatives of pharmaceutical companies.
I enjoy writing about all aspects of healthcare, but particularly enjoy the challenge of making complex scientific data, such as clinical trials and laboratory research, accessible and interesting to non-scientists.
Latest Articles
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Joint Working - Pharma and the NHS
The NHS and the pharmaceutical industry are perceived to have entirely different agendas; however, it is possible for both to work together in a mutually beneficial way.
Feb 8, 2010
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GP Revalidation
Confidence in our healthcare professionals is vital if the general public are to entrust their health to them, and comply with their recommendations.
Nov 21, 2009
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Bacterial Resistance to Vancomycin
Every time a new antibiotic is introduced, bacteria find a way of becoming resistant to it. This article describes bacterial resistance to vancomycin.
Oct 3, 2009
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What We Can Learn From Population Statistics
The increasing average age of the population of England and Wales can be clearly seen in population statistics gathered over the last century.
Oct 2, 2009
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Medical Journal Article Ghost Writing
Reports of ghost written scientific articles, including clinical trials results, are becoming more and more frequent in both the medical and general press.
Sep 28, 2009
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Regulating the Pharmaceutical Industry
The pharmaceutical industry is sometimes portrayed as one with dubious ethics. It is in fact tightly regulated by a voluntary code of conduct.
Sep 27, 2009
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Causes of Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics
Minimising the risk of development of bacterial resistance to antibiotics is important to ensure the continued ability of physicians to treat serious infections.
Aug 25, 2009
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Clinical Trials and the Swine Flu Vaccine
Is the fast-tracking of clinical trials for a swine flu vaccine to the so that it will be available for the peak flu season a good idea, or will it compromise safety?
Aug 24, 2009
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RNA Interference
Since its discovery in 1998, RNAi has become a valuable tool in medical research, and is under investigation for its potential use in the treatment of genetic diseases.
Aug 18, 2009
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The Facts About Multiple Sclerosis
MS is an auto-immune condition, in which the body's own immune system attacks the nervous system and damages the nerves.
Jul 25, 2009
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