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JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Freelance Medical Writer│Compelling Animal and Human Health Content that Engages, Educates, and Empowers

  • Education

    • Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

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      Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine

      Activities and Societies: Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Animal Welfare Club, Omega Tau Sigma, Black Graduate Student Organization, New River Valley Symphony Orchestra

    • Hampton University

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Science Biology Summa cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Hampton University Chamber Orchestra, Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society, Golden Key National Honor Society

  • Experience

    • Virignia Tech

      Jan 2006 - Aug 2006
      Medical Records Specialist

      I ensured accurate completion of medical records and coded clinical diagnoses into the veterinary hospital's database.

    • Virginia Tech

      Jan 2007 - Aug 2007
      Laboratory Technician

      I performed various laboratory techniques, including nucleic acid isolation, PCR optimization, and PCR. I also aided in laboratory set up and contributed to study design.

    • Emory University

      Jul 2010 - Sept 2012
      Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Neuroscience)

      During my postdoctoral research fellowship, I conducted pre-clinical drug abuse research. During this time, I also gained expertise in copyright permissions and provided significant editorial support for two books written by my research mentor.

    • Aptitude Health

      Oct 2012 - Feb 2014
      Associate Scientific Content Manager

      I provided medical writing support for scientific advisory boards and other strategic medical communication goals for major pharmaceutical clients. Projects included:• Conference coverage• Slide deck development• Pre-meeting slide reviews • Post-meeting executive summaries • Editorial support for print materials

    • Articulate Science

      Feb 2014 - May 2015
      Medical Writer

      I worked on a variety of projects to support the publication goals of major pharmaceutical clients. Projects included:• Data analysis• Targeted literature searches • Manuscript outlines and drafts• Poster and oral presentations for major oncology conferences• Monthly publication alerts summarizing strategically significant publications in multiple myeloma

    • WikiHow

      Jun 2015 - Feb 2017
      Veterinary Content Creator

      As a veterinary content creator, I wrote 5 to 7 articles per week on a wide range of veterinary topics, including dog training, animal handling, and general pet care. The articles provided comprehensive educational content for the general public and were written in a straightforward how-to format.

    • JPen Communications LLC

      Aug 2016 - now
      Freelance Medical Writer

      As a freelance medical writer and veterinarian, I combine my veterinary medical expertise with strong writing skills to develop clear, informative, and engaging medical content. My clients span human and veterinary medicine, and my audiences include medical professionals and the general public. Examples of my medical writing services are listed below:• Online educational content for patients and pet owners• News summaries of human medical research• Monographs on topics in small animal veterinary medicine • Fact-checking to ensure medical accuracy Show less

    • Modern Poultry

      Feb 2024 - now
      Managing Editor

      Selects and edits all content for Modern Poultry's news sections Coordinates all newsletters and social media posts with Modern Poultry's content manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM
      Georgia Bio Emerging Leader of the Year Georgia Bio Feb 2017 The Emerging Leader of the Year award recognizes a young professional who makes significant contributions to the growth and success of the Georgia Bio's Emerging Leaders Network and/or Georiga's life science community.
    • Awarded to JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM
      Atlanta City Council Proclamation Atlanta City Council May 2015 Career Girls is a non-profit organization that produces video clips featuring professional women who share their advice on academic achievement and career success. Through these video clips, Career Girls seeks to inspire, encourage, and empower young girls to do well in school and work hard to achieve their career goals.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Musician, Board Member

      Issued by Atlanta Musicians Orchestra on Oct 2014
      Atlanta Musicians OrchestraAssociated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • Musician

      Issued by Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Mar 2012
      Historic Ebenezer Baptist ChurchAssociated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • Volunteer, Crisis Closet

      Issued by Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan 2011
      Historic Ebenezer Baptist ChurchAssociated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • Member, AMWA National Nominating Committee

      Issued by American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) on Nov 2020
      American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)Associated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • Board Member, AMWA Board of Directors

      Issued by American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) on Nov 2021
      American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)Associated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • Chairperson

      Issued by Emerging Leaders Network on Jan 2018
      Emerging Leaders NetworkAssociated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • President

      Issued by American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Southeast Chapter on Sept 2018
      American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Southeast ChapterAssociated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • Secretary

      Issued by American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Southeast Chapter on Oct 2017
      American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Southeast ChapterAssociated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • Newsletter Editor, Board Member

      Issued by Emerging Leaders Network of Georgia Bio on May 2012
      Emerging Leaders Network of Georgia BioAssociated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • Contributing Writer, The Life Sciences Voice

      Issued by GeorgiaBio on May 2015
      GeorgiaBioAssociated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • Contributing Writer

      Issued by Emory University Science Writers Committee and Science Writers Association of Emory on Aug 2010
      Emory University Science Writers Committee and Science Writers Association of EmoryAssociated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

    • Volunteer

      Issued by LifeLine Animal Project on Oct 2014
      LifeLine Animal ProjectAssociated with JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM