Francisco J. Rivera Rosario

Frankie Riveria
Title: Science Communications Editor
Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Expertise: Health, Conditions, Genetics, Neuroscience, Biotechnology, Cancer Biology, Immunology
  • Science/health writer and editor
  • Freelance conditions writer
  • Former neuroscience research scientist

Experience

Francisco J. Rivera Rosario is a freelance writer for Health.com and an editor at The Transmitter, a neuroscience news publication. Francisco has spent his career in science communications, including time working as an editor for a science communications agency, fact-checking, and editing for TED Talks. Francisco uses his background as a scientist to collaborate with science journalists, medical professionals, and academics to develop science communications content geared towards both expert and lay audiences alike. 

I write about science and health information because am passionate about science communication in all its forms. I love using my background as a research scientist to write about complex health and science topics in a manner that is accessible to all.

Education

Francisco has a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico-Cayey Campus in Cayey, Puerto Rico. He also earned a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York.

About Health

Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.

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