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Mark Sampson
Technical Writer-Editor, National Institutes of Health
Location: Oxon Hill, MD United States
Joined: May 25th, 2025

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Washington and Lee Univ class of 1986

Undergrad Major: Biology

Experience

I currently work with National Institutes of Health as Technical Writer-Editor
I have years of experience working in the Writing/Authoring industry.

Technical Writer-Editor | National Institutes of Health
From January 2015 to January 2025 • 10 year(s)
Researched, designed, and implemented strategic communications targeting the public, academia, and scientific communities. Translated scientific and medical research into accessible press releases, social media posts, feature articles, and short videos.

Science Writer/Editor | BLH Technologies, Inc.
From January 2011 to January 2015 • 4 year(s)
Wrote and edited science-related communications products for BLH's government clients. Reviewed and translated scientific information for Web and print publications aimed at scientists, clinicians, and the public.

Senior Science Writer | American Chemical Society
From January 1999 to January 2011 • 12 year(s)
Wrote and edited news releases on science and health based on ACS journals and national meetings. Conducted interviews with research scientists and translated scientific topics into plain language.

Communications Specialist/Writer | United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
From January 1996 to January 1997 • 1 year(s)
Wrote news and feature articles on organ transplantation for publications. Responded to inquiries from print and broadcast media regarding transplant issues.

Contract specialist | National Institutes of Health
From January 1993 to January 1995 • 2 year(s)
Reviewed, evaluated, and administered closeout of biomedical research contracts for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Writer-Editor | National Institutes of Health
From January 1992 to January 1993 • 1 year(s)
Wrote and edited press releases, news and feature stories, and reports on scientific research activities. Coordinated liaison between Institute scientists and journalists.

Biology Research Assistant | Eastern Virginia Medical School
From January 1988 to January 1991 • 3 year(s)
Assisted principal investigator in a NASA-funded experiment to determine the effects of weightlessness on biological development and behavior of marine organisms in space.

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