For more than three decades, I’ve translated scientific, engineering, and biomedical research into clear, accurate communications. My reporting has focused on medical technology, biotechnology, and emerging technologies. Through interviews with physicians, scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, I’ve created articles that make advances understandable and engaging for professional and public audiences.
Cancer Research & Patient Care: University of Michigan
How The Cancer Genome Atlas Will Shape the Future of Cancer Research
Explored how a landmark genomic database is transforming cancer research and precision medicine.
Free C3d Regulates Immune Checkpoint Blockade and Enhances Anti-Tumor Immunity
Reported on research identifying an immune mechanism that may enhance cancer immunotherapy.
Gaming Cells to Turn Off the Metastasis Switch in Breast Cancer
Described research aimed at preventing breast cancer metastasis by altering cellular signaling.
Timely Sweet Spot for Intensified Lung Cancer Radiation
Reported on research identifying the optimal timing for intensified radiation therapy.
Immune Cell Biomarker Predicts Better Outcome in Head and Neck Cancer
Explored the role of an immune biomarker in predicting patient outcomes.
Football Head Impact Raises Biomarkers for Brain Injury
Reported on evidence that repeated football head impacts raise biomarkers associated with brain injury.
Video Conferencing Helps PCPs Improve Liver Disease Care, Survival Rates
Described how telemedicine education improved liver disease care and patient survival.
Blocking the Molecular Source of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Reported on research targeting the molecular drivers of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Ophthalmologists Link Immunotherapy with a Serious Eye Condition
Reported on the discovery of a serious eye complication associated with cancer immunotherapy.
Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis Patients are Sicker, Costlier and Often Female
Explored changing trends in alcohol-related cirrhosis, healthcare costs, and patient demographics.
Delivering Cancer Treatment on a Nanodisc Helps Eliminate Tumors
Reported on a nanotechnology-based approach to improving cancer treatment.
How Environmental Pollutants and Genetics Work Together in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Explored how environmental exposures and genetics interact to influence rheumatoid arthritis.
Remarkable Immunotherapy Trial Changes Advanced Lung Cancer Treatment
Reported on a landmark clinical trial that changed treatment for advanced lung cancer.
A Mission to Solve the Mystery of Stretch Marks
Explored ongoing research into the biology and causes of stretch marks.
Fish Oil Reduces Cancer-Causing Compounds
Reported on research suggesting fish oil may reduce compounds linked to cancer risk.
Worse Survival When Specific Thyroid Cancers Spread to Bone
Reported on research examining survival after thyroid cancer spreads to bone.
Bariatric Patients Provide Perspective on Self-Referral to Emergency Departments
Explored why bariatric surgery patients seek emergency care and what their experiences reveal.
Healing After Miscarriage and Infant Loss: A Social Worker’s Tips
Provided practical guidance for coping with miscarriage and infant loss.
Gut Bacterium Jams Colorectal Cancer-Death Button
Reported on research showing how a gut bacterium may interfere with colorectal cancer cell death.
Play Dates and Food Allergies: What Parents (and Hosts) Need to Know
Provided practical guidance for safely managing food allergies during children’s play dates.
Reducing Overtreatment in Cancer Patients: When Is Active Surveillance Appropriate?
Explained when active surveillance may be an appropriate alternative to immediate cancer treatment.
Law Reduces Some Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Breast Reconstruction Post-Mastectomy
Reported on legislation that reduced some racial and ethnic disparities in breast reconstruction.
Timely Interventions Help Spot Signs of Teen Dating Violence
Explored strategies for recognizing and responding to signs of teen dating violence.
Medical Diagnostics, Biotechnology & Nanomedicine
Privacy May Be Blown Away Like Smart Dust
Explained how microscopic wireless sensors could transform medicine, defense, and environmental monitoring.
HandyLab Diagnostic System
Reported on portable microfluidic technology bringing rapid laboratory-quality diagnostics to physicians’ offices.
Customized Biochips & Microfluidics
Examined biochip technology designed to improve diagnostic accuracy and personalized medicine.
Testing for Prostate Cancer
Described emerging molecular diagnostic technologies for earlier and more accurate prostate cancer detection.
Common Diseases on a MEMS Chip
Explored miniature diagnostic systems capable of detecting multiple diseases on a single microchip.
Quantum Dots for Cancer & Heart Disease
Reported on fluorescent nanocrystals being developed for disease detection, molecular imaging, and drug discovery.
Nanotechnology for Brain Cancer
Explored nanoparticle technologies designed to improve diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors.
Nanoreservoir Drug Delivery
Reported on implantable microchips capable of delivering precisely timed doses of multiple medications.
Viral Protein Nanomotor
Described protein-based nanomotors developed to transport therapeutic agents through the bloodstream.
Nanocrystalline Silver Drug
Covered development of nanocrystalline silver therapies for inflammatory skin diseases and wound care.
MRI Contrast Nanoparticles
Explained nanomagnetic particles designed to improve MRI imaging and diagnostic accuracy.
Dental Nanotechnology
Reported on nanostructured zirconium oxide materials developed to strengthen restorative dental materials.
Cochlear Implant Technology
Reported on advances in implant technology designed to improve hearing restoration.
Medtronic Venous Vacuum Technology
Covered engineering innovations developed to improve cardiovascular procedures.
Fluid Injection Technologies for Drug Delivery
Explored microfluidic systems enabling highly controlled biomedical drug delivery.
Nanotechnology to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse
Examined nanoparticle drug delivery systems designed to discourage misuse of prescription narcotics.
Defense, Aerospace & Government Research
Aberdeen Proving Ground MEMS
Covered military research into miniature sensing technologies for defense applications.
Conference Targets Spy Technologies
Reported on emerging surveillance and counter-surveillance technologies presented at a national security conference.
NASA Electronic Smell Detector (Cyranose)
Explained NASA-supported sensor technology capable of detecting hazardous chemicals through artificial smell.
Defense Contracts & Rockwell MEMS
Explained how government investment accelerated commercialization of MEMS technologies.
Biothreat Detection Microarrays
Explained microarray technologies developed to rapidly identify biological threat agents.
Uncle Sam Wants Small Technology
Reported on expanding federal investment in microsystems and nanotechnology research.
Engineering, Manufacturing & Commercialization
Earthquake Damage Detection Sensors
Reported on MEMS sensors designed to monitor structural integrity and detect earthquake damage.
California Power Outages Threaten MEMS Research & Manufacturing
Reported on how California’s energy crisis threatened MEMS research, manufacturing, laboratory operations, and public safety, prompting companies to develop backup power strategies.
Tiny Lasers for Optical Products
Explored miniature laser technologies enabling next-generation optical devices.
Nanotechnology Reduces Diesel Pollution
Reported on nanotechnology approaches designed to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
Precious Metals Improve MEMS Performance
Explained how precious metals improve MEMS performance while creating manufacturing challenges.
Advanced MEMS Testing
Reported on testing technologies designed to improve MEMS reliability and manufacturing quality.
MEMGEN Three-Dimensional MEMS
Covered three-dimensional MEMS manufacturing techniques that expand device capabilities.
Intel MEMS Manufacturing
Examined Intel’s approach to developing next-generation MEMS manufacturing technologies.
California’s Technology Cluster
Examined how regional technology ecosystems accelerate innovation and commercialization.
Philanthropy, Research & Commercialization
Reported on how philanthropic investment helps move promising scientific discoveries into commercial development.
Are you interested in clear, accurate communication of complex science or medicine? I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss your next project. Email RosemaryClandos@gmail.com