Weber Shandwick has established Element Scientific Communications, a group of more than 20 scientists and science writers, to "speak the language and articulate the value of client initiatives on the leading edge of scientific discovery," said Laura Schoen, president of global healthcare, in announcing the launch.
Frank Orrico, global director of ECS, presides over an organization with more than 300 years of combined experience in research and communications. He is based in Chicago.
The group has 14 full-time PHDs (including Orrico), an MD and journalists who have written for Cure, Journal of Cell Biology, Los Angeles Times and Men’s Health.
ESC is targeting biopharmaceuticals, medical device makers, professional associations, research groups, teaching hospitals and clean tech companies with an array of scientific storytelling, grant writing, data communications, thought leadership and market conditioning offerings.
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