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Neil Osterweil

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Holliston
Covers:  Hematology-oncology, cardiology, neurology, nephrology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, psychiatry, rheumatology, radiology, pulmonary disease, clinical research
Doesn't Cover: I do not write regulatory documents.

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Neil Osterweil’s Biography

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Neil Osterweil is an award-winning freelance writer with more than 40 years of experience covering medicine and science. He specializes in translating arcane technical subjects into feature articles and other materials for audiences with widely varying degrees of medical and scientific knowledge.

His professional achievements include:

Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award, 2004
Society of Professional Journalists Green Eyeshade Award, 2001
Frances Larsen Award for Excellence…

What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a freelance contributor to the late lamented Boston Tab, a weekly.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Of course I have used a typewriter. It was a great improvement on the clay tablets we used to use.

How is social media changing news?

Social media can both enhance and pollute news, which is why I endeavor to combat 'alternative' facts with undeniable scientific truths.

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2001 - Green Eyeshade Award, First Place

Frances Larsen Award for Excellence in Medical Article Writing

1999

Write Stuff National Writing Competition

1986 - Medical/Science Writing Division