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National Entrepreneurship Week: Finding Connection and Support in the Entrepreneurial Journey

By Alex Olinger / October 15, 2024 / Comments Off on National Entrepreneurship Week: Finding Connection and Support in the Entrepreneurial Journey

Entrepreneurship is often celebrated as a path to independence, innovation, and success. Last year, we highlighted the diversity and opportunity that come with starting a business. But as rewarding as entrepreneurship can be, it’s also a journey that can feel isolating at times. Whether you’re in the early stages of building your company or navigating…

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Project Deadlines, Dynamic Demands, Work-Stress! YOGA to the Rescue

By Alex Olinger / September 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Project Deadlines, Dynamic Demands, Work-Stress! YOGA to the Rescue

Deadlines to meet, projects to juggle, and dynamic demands? Work can be stressful at times. It’s no wonder people feel anxious and overwhelmed. Well, that’s when you might want to spend some time on a yoga mat! Physical and mental health are strongly related, and their relationship is well described in literature, too. Frequent stress…

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Remote Rx: Writing from Home – Perks & Challenges

By Alex Olinger / September 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Remote Rx: Writing from Home – Perks & Challenges

In today’s ever-evolving work environment, shaped by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the once-standard 9-to-5 office routine is rapidly becoming obsolete. This shift is ushering in the era of remote work, with various professions embracing change seamlessly. Among them, medical writing stands out as particularly well suited to adapting to this new way of…

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A Day in the Life of a Medical Writer

By Alex Olinger / August 22, 2024 / Comments Off on A Day in the Life of a Medical Writer

Step into the dynamic world of medical writing at Synterex and discover a day in the life of our talented medical writer, Cheryl Kolus.    How did you become interested in medical writing, and what led you to pursue it as a career?  I have both a medical background (veterinarian) and a writing/editing background (including…

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Taylor Friend: Employee Spotlight

By Alex Olinger / August 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Taylor Friend: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Taylor Friend, one of our amazing medical writers. Read our Q&A with her below.  How do you feel about Synterex being recognized on the Boston Business Journal Fast50 list of the fastest growing companies in Massachusetts?    This award is a testament to the high-quality work our team does, and I…

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Aspartame: Oh, Not So Sweet

By Alex Olinger / August 13, 2024 / Comments Off on Aspartame: Oh, Not So Sweet

People started becoming afraid of aspartame after its labeling as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 13, 2023. Since then, there has been ongoing discussion about aspartame’s carcinogenic potential.  What is aspartame? Aspartame was an accidental discovery by James M. Schlatter in 1965 that went on to become an…

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Swetha Pothula: Employee Spotlight

By Alex Olinger / June 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Swetha Pothula: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Swetha Pothula, one of our amazing senior medical writers. Read our Q&A with her below.  Where are you from?   I am from India, and I moved to the USA for higher education. Since then, I’ve lived in many states in the USA, currently living in North Carolina.  How long have…

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Why Incorporating ATAG Guidelines is Crucial for AI-Enabled Authoring Systems: A Perspective from a Disabled-Owned Company

By Jeanette Towles / May 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Why Incorporating ATAG Guidelines is Crucial for AI-Enabled Authoring Systems: A Perspective from a Disabled-Owned Company

Introduction: In today’s digital age, accessibility in technology is not just a feature—it’s a necessity. As a disabled-owned company, we recognize the importance of creating tools that everyone can use, particularly when it comes to AI-enabled and intelligent authoring systems. The Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) play a…

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Lizz Patterson: Employee Spotlight

By Alex Olinger / May 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Lizz Patterson: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Lizz Patterson, our hardworking business operations associate. Read our Q&A with her below.  Where are you from? New Cumberland, PA, USA   How long have you worked at Synterex? About 5 months – my first day on the job was December 11th, 2023!   What is your favorite thing about the company?…

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The 2 Types of Remote Work Environment

By Alex Olinger / April 25, 2024 / Comments Off on The 2 Types of Remote Work Environment

We’ve all seen a lot of articles in the last few years about the pros and cons of the remote work environment. Regardless of whether they’re written by someone who is happier and more productive working from home, or by someone who insists everyone simply must be forced back into the office, I have noticed…

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