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Across clinical news, interviews, conference reports, patient-centered features, and multimedia.
Shannon Heaning · Health communications
Hi, I’m Shannon.
I’m a health communications professional with experience in pharma, clinical research, medical journalism, and patient advocacy. I like work that starts with complicated information and ends with something people can actually use.
By the numbers
A quick look at my work so far.
I’ve worked in four different corners of health care, with projects ranging from research support and internal communications to interviews and breaking news.
stories in a day
Balancing speed with clinical accuracy, clear sourcing, and publication-ready copy.
research outputs
Including peer-reviewed publication support and national or international scientific abstracts and presentations.
health-sector environments
Pharmaceutical communications, medical media, clinical research, and nonprofit patient advocacy.
Experience
The work I’ve done.
My background doesn’t fit into one neat box—and that’s one of the things I value most about it.
Supporting an AI-enabled content pilot
At Pfizer, I supported an AI-enabled content pilot in Veeva Vault through content tagging, testing, and quality review. I also analyzed engagement and survey data to develop an initiative based on what employees actually needed.
Read my Pfizer reflectionFrom public health to patient advocacy
Pfizer featured my internship experience after a summer with Enterprise Communications, where I learned how communications work inside a global company centered on science and patients.
View the spotlightDelta-8 safety signals in FDA adverse-event data
I provided editorial support acknowledged in a peer-reviewed study evaluating Delta-8 THC case reports in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System.
View on PubMedPublic-health research and conference abstracts
I supported literature reviews, survey development, and scientific outputs focused on cannabis education, safety communication, and health-professional participation in research.
View published abstractPrograms for families affected by ALS
At Hope Loves Company, I planned programming for children and families affected by ALS, including a virtual retreat centered on peer connection. I also managed outreach to community partners and other stakeholders.
View my Hope Loves Company storyClinical research behind the scenes
At Physicians Research Center, I supported study start-up, protocol documentation, research logs, literature reviews, surveys, and quality-assurance records for work involving major pharmaceutical companies.
View resumeSelected work
A few pieces I’m proud of.
These four pieces show different parts of my current role: breaking news, expert interviews, conference coverage, and patient-centered reporting.
ORKA-001 Achieves Deepening Skin Clearance Through Week 28
Rapid synthesis of phase 2a efficacy, safety, dosing, and next-step data for a clinician audience.
Earlier Biologic Use and Deroofing in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Interview-led reporting that turns specialist insight into practical clinical takeaways.
Maui Derm NP+PA Fall: Four Days of Clinical Takeaways
A multi-day editorial synthesis spanning inflammatory disease, oncology, emerging therapies, and diagnosis.
Alopecia Awareness Month: Beyond the Treatment Plan
A patient-centered conversation about compassion, treatment expectations, and psychosocial burden.
About me
A little more about me.
I’m based in New Jersey and currently work in medical journalism, where I report on clinical research, emerging therapies, and the people behind them. Before that, I worked in pharmaceutical communications, clinical research, and nonprofit patient advocacy. I graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University Maryland with a BA in sociology focused on health and the human experience.