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Hi, I’m Carina and I’m a freelance journalist and writer based in NYC.

I cover a range of topics in health, medicine and sustainability. Over the last decade, I have delved into vaccine research, equity in end-of-life care and diversity in the scientific workforce. My stories have appeared in many general and trade news publications, such as CNN Health, Elemental, Health Affairs, Next Avenue and OBR Oncology.

I also write and edit for universities, institutes and researchers, helping them tell clear and compelling stories about their work for both expert and everyday audiences. 

I have a deep understanding of science and the scientific enterprise, thanks to my PhD and other training in microbiology. I keep this expertise tucked in my back pocket while keeping my hands full of story ideas and always-growing lists of questions!

Here are some stories I’ve written recently:

How Advance Care Planning Neglects Black Americans (Undark)

Growing Number of Adults with Down Syndrome Also Develop Alzheimer's (Next Avenue)

Unsure About the COVID-19 Booster? What Doctors Are Telling Their Patients (Next Avenue)

I’m in the Pfizer Trial. Should I Get Vaccinated Early? (Elemental)