Certifications, Degrees, and Experience
My Biomedical Sciences PhD combined with my experience as an NIH bench scientist and staff writer inform the work we do with applicants and organizations. Our goal is to improve a researcher’s grantsmanship skill on all submissions going forward. It makes them a better applicant, mentor, and reviewer and ensures the research the best chance of success.
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
In 1995, I received a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. My dissertation work was published as a two-author paper in the Journal of Neuroscience (pdf). I went on to pursue post-doctoral research at NINDS.
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
In 1997, I became a writer in the Press, Policy, and Communications office of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), writing primarily for the Human Genome Project (HGP). I was privileged to work for long-standing NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, then Director of the HGP and NHGRI. Among her duties, I:
- Contributed to Senate Appropriations Testimony and Budget Justifications to Congress, which greatly informs her approach to NIH grantwriting.
- Wrote press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, PSAs, and policy articles.
- Helped Dr. Collins with lecture preparation and fact checking, and assisted on his Shattuck Lecture for the New England Journal of Medicine.
Bouvier Grant Group
- 25% of the nation’s highest-performing hospitals*
- 3 of the top 10 cancer hospitals*
- 3 of the top 16 medical schools for research*
- 8 NCI Designated Cancer Centers
Virtual Courses Have Helped Over 3,000 Applicants and Administrators
In 2015, Bouvier Grant Group began offering virtual courses. We’ve helped more than 3,000 applicants and administrators with our virtual courses. When asked, “Have the courses improved your overall grantsmanship skills?” 88% of library member respondents chose 6 (“Definitely”) or 5 on a 6-point Likert Scale (N=143).
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
In 1995, I received a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. My dissertation work was published as a two-author paper in the Journal of Neuroscience (pdf). I went on to pursue post-doctoral research at NINDS.
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
- contributed to Senate Appropriations Testimony and Budget Justifications to Congress, which greatly informs the team’s approach to NIH grantwriting.
- wrote press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, PSAs, and policy articles.
- helped Dr. Collins with lecture preparation and fact checking, and assisted on his Shattuck Lecture for the New England Journal of Medicine.
Bouvier Grant Group
- 25% of the nation’s highest-performing hospitals*
- 3 of the top 10 cancer hospitals*
- 3 of the top 16 medical schools for research*
- 8 NCI Designated Cancer Centers
Virtual Courses Have Helped Over 3,000 Applicants and Administrators
In 2015, Bouvier Grant Group began offering virtual courses. We’ve helped more than 3,000 applicants and administrators with our virtual courses. When asked, “Have the courses improved your overall grantsmanship skills?” 88% of library member respondents chose 6 (“Definitely”) or 5 on a 6-point Likert Scale (N=143).
