A journalist who has worked in radio, television, and print, she was also a senior producer for CBC Nova Scotia and host of CBC Radio’s Atlantic Voice. Her work has been recognized with many regional, national and international awards, including a citation of merit from Canada’s top journalism prize, The Michener Awards, for a multi-media, collaborative series on adverse drug reactions in children. She is a three-time recipient of fellowships from the National Press Foundation in Washington to do specialized training and reporting on HIV vaccine development and obesity issues. She is also a fellow of the MIT/Knight Science Journalism program on medical evidence.