Science journalist, consultant in science communication and research management
Florence Area, Italy
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- Freelance science journalist and writer (Self-employed)
- Consultant, science communication (Self-employed)
- Consultant for Strategic Planning and Research Portfolio Analysisat Various clients (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Public Information Officer (consultancy contract) at Telethon
- Intern at Scientific American
- Biomedical researcher (Post-doc level) at Pasteur Institute, France and University of Turin
- Education
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- Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)
- Università degli Studi di Torino
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SERGIO PISTOI’s Summary
A freelance science writer, blogger and a consultant with a Ph.D. in molecular biology.
SUMMARY
-Strong biomedical background and communication expertise (Ph.D. in molecular biology and ten-years-work as a journalist and Public Information Officer.
-An experienced and passionate science writer with knowledge of media and news sense; able to convey complex scientific concepts and the value of research to the public at any level.
-A specialist in science communication, can help to raise an organization’s profile and recognition through strategic thinking and effective planning.
-Concurrent experience in management of research portfolio and strategic planning for research charities and scientific organizations.
-An organized and motivated team-player, acquainted with academic, media and corporate environments.
More at www.greedybrain.com
SERGIO PISTOI’s Specialties:
science communication, biomedical research, media planning, strategic communication, research management
research portfolio analysis, translational research, translational medicine, rare diseases, genetic diseases, genetic research
SERGIO PISTOI’s Experience
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Freelance science journalist and writer
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
January 1998 — Present (11 years)
Works as a freelance science journalist for
print, radio and TV media in English and Italian language.
Selected writing samples available at: http://www.greedybrain.com/stories/
-Wrote >200 news and feature stories covering scientific research, health and science policy. Credits include Scientific American, Nature, The New Scientist, The Lancet, the NPR, Panorama (Italy), Corriere della Sera (Italy).
-Interviewed prominent scientists and physicians, including Judah Folkman, Severino Antinori, and the “father” of Mp3 for Scientific American and other publications.
-Was an intern at Scientific American, a stringer for Reuters Health and the National Public Radio.
-Co-author of books: “The Science of Dune”; “The Science of Michael Crichton”; "Genome, a collection of the best essays and articles on unlocking the secrets of the Human Genome”, River Cove Press, 2003
-Author of a popular science blog (in Italian), > 15,000 contacts/month (www.divulgazionescientifica.it) -
Consultant, science communication
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1998 — Present (10 years)
Science Communication (consultant)
- Develops and tracks media campaigns and communication plans to publicize the activities of academic and corporate Research Organizations and (various clients, list available upon request).
- Helps with the selection, writing and editing of communication material (press releases, borchures, reports etc.. for communication purposes.
- Helps to convey complex scientific concepts and the value of research to the public at any level.
- Helds workshops and media training sessions for researchers and students in English, French and Italian.
- Is a teacher at the Master in Science Communication at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. -
Consultant for Strategic Planning and Research Portfolio Analysis
Various clients (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Research industry)
January 1998 — Present (11 years)
- Assists academic, non-profit and corporate research organizations in the analysis and benchmark of research portfolio, and in the strategic planning process.
Examples at Telethon Italy (current client):
- Implemented the first annotated database of Telethon research activities, including about 1,800 projects, providing a useful tool for research portfolio management, benchmarking and reporting.
- Developed the Strategic Plan for Research 2006-2010: assisted an International Scientific Advisory Board outlining the strategic goals and priorities; wrote edited drafts and final version of the Strategic Plan. Worked in a team of 3 reporting directly to the Chief Scientific Officer.
- Contributed to develop original approaches and tools to monitor a charities’ research portfolio and to assess the progress towards the mission’s goals.
- Produced reports on the state of the art of biomedical research in various field for Telethon’s Boards. -
Public Information Officer (consultancy contract)
Telethon
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2002 — 2006 (4 years)
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Intern
Scientific American
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)
2002 — 2002 (less than a year)
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Biomedical researcher (Post-doc level)
Pasteur Institute, France and University of Turin
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
July 1991 — January 1998 (6 years 7 months)
1996-1998: Post-doctoral fellow, Dept. Of Biomedical Science, University of Turin, Italy. (development of
muscles and their role in muscular dystrophies).
1992-1996: Ph.D student, Developmental Biology Unit, Institut Pasteur, Paris (in vivo regulation on messenger
RNA stability, c-myc).
1989-1992: Graduate student, Dept. of Genetics, University of Turin, Italy (trascriptional regulation of globin
genes).
SERGIO PISTOI’s Education
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Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)
1991 — 1996
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Università degli Studi di Torino
laurea, biologia, 1987 — 1991
Additional Information
SERGIO PISTOI’s Websites:
SERGIO PISTOI’s Interests:
science writing, science communication, research management, strategic planning, science journalism
SERGIO PISTOI’s Groups:
National association of science writers NASW, European Union of Science Journalists Associations, UGIS, Italian Journalist Board (Ordine Nazionale Giornalisti)
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Biotech & Pharma Professionals Network -
Healthcare & Science Journalist -
Science & Technology Media Professionals™
SERGIO PISTOI’s Honors:
2002
Armenise-Harvard Foundation Journalistic Fellowship to Harvard Medical School, Boston.
2000
Golinelli-European Genetics Foundation award for the best articles on genetics and biotechnology, Runner-up.
SERGIO PISTOI’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
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