Sally Robertson

Sally Robertson

Feature Writer

B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences

Sally first developed an interest in medical communications when she took on the role of Journal Development Editor for BioMed Central (BMC), after having graduated with a degree in biomedical science from Greenwich University.

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As a pioneer of the immediate or “gold” open access publication model, BMC made the latest biomedical journal articles instantly available online free-of-charge to readers anywhere in the world and put authors in control of the publishing process for the first time. Sally worked to promote the quality of the journal content and increase its visibility to help new journals launch and fledgling journals build up their impact factor.

Strategies included working closely with Editors-in-Chief to inform readers on up-and-coming areas of research, improving the quality of peer review, arranging media coverage, and preparing promotional material in the form of blurbs, blogs, and newsletters.

Sally started regularly writing for the company’s blog, highlighting the importance of various studies and conveying their key take-home messages to the audience. An opportunity then arose to write for BMC’s parent company, Springer Healthcare, as part of a news team dedicated to providing healthcare professionals with authoritative and independent medical news.

Sally became a specialist in reviewing and summarising the latest findings across all areas of medicine covered in major, high-impact, world-leading international medical journals, international press conferences, and bulletins from governmental agencies and regulatory bodies.

Nowadays, Sally works as a freelance medical writer, part of which includes generating daily news updates, life science articles, and interview coverage for News-Medical. She also produces webinar content, conference booklets, and articles introducing and explaining the applications of newly launched laboratory equipment.

Outside of work, Sally can be found enjoying the hustle and bustle of her hometown, puzzling over crosswords, and walking in the surrounding countryside.

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Articles from Sally

Return of malaria in the U.S. is costing millions, study claims

Return of malaria in the U.S. is costing millions, study claims

Brain genes influence our eating habits, study finds

Brain genes influence our eating habits, study finds

“Young” blood revitalizes elderly mice’s learning and memory skills, say researchers

“Young” blood revitalizes elderly mice’s learning and memory skills, say researchers

Salty food doesn’t make you thirsty; it makes you hungry, say experts

Salty food doesn’t make you thirsty; it makes you hungry, say experts

Healthcare for mental illness is on the decline in US, say experts

Healthcare for mental illness is on the decline in US, say experts

Banning trans fats is linked to reduced hospital admissions, say researchers

Banning trans fats is linked to reduced hospital admissions, say researchers

Researchers provide “benchmark” amid changing breast cancer screening guidelines

Researchers provide “benchmark” amid changing breast cancer screening guidelines

Scientists grow womb lining models that could shed light on early pregnancy events

Scientists grow womb lining models that could shed light on early pregnancy events

Viral trigger may underlie development of celiac disease

Viral trigger may underlie development of celiac disease

The war on tobacco is far from over, with control policies needing renewal, warn experts

The war on tobacco is far from over, with control policies needing renewal, warn experts

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