Medical & Scientific Writer

Erika Faraoni

PhD Medical & Scientific Writer specializing in medical education, women’s health, oncology, and evidence-based communication.

I turn complex scientific evidence into clear, accurate, and engaging content that informs, educates, and builds trust.

Healthcare & Life Sciences  ·  CME Providers  ·  MedTech & FemTech

01 / Writing samples

CME & Medical Education

Steroid-resistant acute graft-versus-host-disease: evolving treatment landscape

2026

Educational webinar · Hematologic oncology

HCP educational webinar content covering graft-versus-tumor disease, current treatment approaches, and emerging directions in the field.

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Improving cardiovascular risk assessment and management in women

2025

Educational slide deck · Cardiovascular health · Women’s health

Educational slide deck for healthcare professionals on improving cardiovascular risk assessment and management in women through clinical strategies, guideline-based care, and emerging innovations.

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Preventing and managing cardiovascular disease

2025

Needs assessment · Cardiovascular health · Women’s health

Comprehensive needs assessment analyzing educational gaps in cardiovascular disease prevention and sex-specific risk assessment, with learning objectives, desired outcomes, and potential practice changes for CVD care teams.

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Scientific Publications & Grant Writing

Selected publications

25+ peer-reviewed publications·View full publication record →

Dietary fat content influences PanIN progression and pancreatic cancer development in mice.

2026

Peer-reviewed manuscript · Pancreatic cancer / Nutrition & metabolic health

Contributed to manuscript development and scientific content.

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Gastric cancer prevention and screening during pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals: an opportunity not to be missed.

2025

Peer-reviewed manuscript · Gastroenterology / Oncology

Developed the manuscript from the initial outline, conducted literature research, drafted and edited the manuscript, and prepared it for journal submission.

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Unlocking the pancreatic cancer puzzle: using intermediate cells to target treatment.

2024

Peer-reviewed manuscript · Oncology / Pancreatic cancer

Developed the manuscript, conducted literature research, drafted and edited the content, and prepared it for journal submission.

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Pancreatic epithelial IL17/IL17RA signaling drives B7-H4 expression to promote tumorigenesis.

2024

Peer-reviewed manuscript · Pancreatic cancer / Cancer immunology

Reviewed and edited the manuscript, verified figures, tables, and references, and prepared it for journal submission.

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CD73-dependent adenosine signaling through Adora2b drives immunosuppression in ductal pancreatic cancer.

2023

Peer-reviewed manuscript · Pancreatic cancer / Cancer immunology

Conducted experiments and data analysis, drafted the manuscript, prepared figures and tables, edited the content, and prepared it for journal submission.

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Purinergic and adenosinergic signaling in pancreatobiliary diseases.

2022

Peer-reviewed review · Pancreatobiliary disease / Cancer biology

Developed the manuscript from the initial outline, conducted literature research, prepared figures and tables, drafted and edited the manuscript, and prepared it for journal submission.

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Selected grants & funded projects

Time-restricted feeding for pancreatic cancer prevention

2024

Grant proposal · Pancreatic cancer / Nutrition

Contributed to proposal development through scientific writing, aims and section development, figures, preliminary data, and supporting documents.

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Interrogating the spatial and functional relevance of microbes in pancreatic cancer and metastasis

2024

NIH/NCI R01 · Pancreatic cancer / Tumor microbiome

Contributed through scientific writing, literature synthesis, and supporting materials.

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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for pancreatic cancer

2023

NIH-funded research project · Pancreatic cancer / Translational oncology

Contributed through experimental research, literature synthesis, scientific writing, data analysis and interpretation, and development of supporting materials.

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Conference & Academic Materials

Tumor microbial burden is regulated by mast cells and determines immunotherapy responses

2024

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) · Oncology · Immuno-oncology

Investigated how tumor microbial burden and mast cell activity influence immune activation, immunotherapy response, and survival in colorectal cancer.

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Radiofrequency ablation in combination with CD73 inhibitor AB680 reduces tumor growth and enhances anti-tumor immunity in a syngeneic model of PDAC

2022

American Pancreatic Association (APA) · Oncology · Pancreatic cancer

Investigated the combination of radiofrequency ablation and CD73 inhibition as a strategy to enhance anti-tumor immunity and therapeutic response in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

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Sex differences in the development of prolactinoma in mice overexpressing beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCGb+). Role of pituitary TGFb1

2017

ENDO · Endocrinology · Women’s health

Investigated sex differences in prolactinoma development and the role of pituitary TGFb1 signaling in tumor growth and hyperprolactinemia.

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More conference materials +

Health Communication (EN | ES)

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Substack →

Long-form writing on women’s health & the science behind it.

Instagram →

Evidence-based women’s health & nutrition content.


02 / What I do

01

CME & Medical Education

I support the development of evidence-based CME and medical education programs, from needs assessments and gap analyses to educational and faculty materials.

Capabilities

Needs assessments & educational gap analyses

Literature review & evidence synthesis

Identification of educational and practice gaps

Learning objectives

Desired outcomes & potential practice changes

Educational content & HCP slide decks

Faculty materials & webinar content

Executive summaries

02

Medical & Scientific Writing

I write and edit medical and scientific content that communicates complex evidence clearly, accurately, and with the appropriate level of scientific depth.

Capabilities

Peer-reviewed manuscripts

Review articles

Abstracts

Grant proposals

Scientific summaries

Literature reviews

Scientific and medical educational materials

Scientific editing & content development

Publication and funding-related writing

03

Health Communication

I translate complex health research and clinical evidence into clear, engaging content for health-focused organizations and diverse audiences, with expertise in women’s health and nutrition.

Capabilities

Evidence-based health articles & blog content

Social media & digital health content

Patient education materials

Public-facing health resources

Women’s health & nutrition content

Health campaigns & educational materials

Research-to-public communication

Patient advocacy content

English ↔ Spanish content

Who I work with

Healthcare & Life Sciences  ·  CME Providers  ·  MedTech & FemTech

03 / About

I’m a PhD-trained biomedical scientist and medical writer who turns complex research and clinical evidence into clear, accurate, and engaging content.

My work spans CME and medical education, women’s health, oncology, endocrinology, metabolic health, and nutrition science. I create needs assessments, scientific publications, educational materials, and health communication content for CME providers, healthcare and life sciences organizations, and MedTech and FemTech companies.

PhD  ·  25+ publications  ·  10+ years research  ·  EN | ES

Erika Faraoni, PhD

04 / Expertise & credentials

Scientific & Medical Writing

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

10+ Years of Biomedical Research Experience

25+ Peer-Reviewed Publications

WriteCME Pro Roadmap Certification in CME writing

Women’s Health & Nutrition

Master’s in Nutrition, Medicine, and Women’s Hormonal Health

Technical Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition

Women’s Health Coaching Training

Languages

English & Spanish


05 / Voices

“Erika combines excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex scientific ideas effectively. Any team would be lucky to have her.”

Stefania Bianchi, PhD — Referral Specialist & Board-Certified Medical Science Liaison

“Erika has excellent communication skills and an exceptional ability to grasp difficult scientific concepts and translate them effectively. These qualities make her an excellent medical writer.”

Natalia Pascuali, PhD — Research Scientist & Medical/Health Writer · Fertility & Oncology


06 / FAQ

Who do you work with?

I focus on partnering with CME providers, healthcare and life sciences organizations, and MedTech and FemTech companies that need accurate, evidence-based scientific and health content.

What types of projects do you work on?

My work spans CME and medical education, needs assessments, scientific and medical writing, educational materials, health communication, and social media content.

What are your areas of expertise?

My primary focus is women’s health, with additional expertise in oncology, endocrinology, metabolic health, and nutrition science.

How do we get started?

Tell me about your project through the inquiry form or reach out to schedule a conversation. I’ll learn more about your goals, audience, timeline, and needs and determine how I can best support you.