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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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Julia Kobel: Employee Spotlight

By Alex Olinger / April 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Julia Kobel: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Julia Kobel, one of our talented medical writers. Read our Q&A with her below.  Where are you from?   Lexington, MA   How long have you worked at Synterex?   6 years   What is your favorite thing about the company?   It’s a small company, so everything is much more personal. My colleagues are…

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Ticklish Rats and the 3Rs of Animal Testing

By Alex Olinger / April 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Ticklish Rats and the 3Rs of Animal Testing

Interested in becoming a Certified Rat Tickler? It’s not a joke; the certification is offered through Purdue University (Indiana, USA), and it can be important for laboratory animal welfare as well as improving the ease of handling rats used in research.  I first learned about rat tickling at a lab animal conference I attended years…

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How’s your posture? (Head, shoulders, knees and toes)

By Alex Olinger / April 11, 2024 / Comments Off on How’s your posture? (Head, shoulders, knees and toes)

By Karen Cross Simple reminders to sit up straight, stand tall, stretch and be aware of body alignment Many side effects can result from poor posture: shoulder, neck and back pain, circulation issues, dizziness and even depression, to name a few.  You can avoid injuries and unnecessary doctor visits and save your time and money…

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Diksha Diundi: Employee Spotlight

By Alex Olinger / February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Diksha Diundi: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Diksha Diundi, one of our fantastic medical writing fellows. Read our Q&A with her below.  Where are you from?  I was born and brought up in Delhi, India. Presently, living in Englewood, CO.  How long have you worked at Synterex?  I started my fellowship on June 27, 2023.  What is…

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