Veronica Hackethal

With over 12 years of experience in editing and writing about the biomedical sciences, I have substantial experience in science journalism. I excel at presenting complex scientific topics in a clear, engaging way for audiences ranging from elementary students to scientists and medical professionals, and I have covered a wide range of fields including Public Health, Preventative Medicine and Wellness, Human Evolution, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and Cardiometabolic Diseases. My portfolio includes hundreds of published science journalism pieces, two books, and articles in peer-reviewed journals. Past clients have included Nature Medicine News, Scientific American, Medscape, Reuters Health, Sharecare, and others. Additionally, I spent six years writing for a public health initiative aimed at improving evidence-based care for cardiometabolic diseases in Medicaid recipients.
My academic background includes an MD from Columbia University, an MSc in Biological Anthropology from Oxford, and a bachelor's from Harvard.