Mariana Lenharo Title: Science and Health Freelance Journalist Education: Universidade de São Paulo, Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism Expertise: Health Journalism, Science Journalism, Environmental Journalism Health and science freelance journalist based in New JerseyPublished in Scientific American, Undark, Nature, Elemental, and HealthMember of the National Association of Science Writers (NASW) Experience Mariana Lenharo is a science and health freelance journalist based in New Jersey. Having covered topics as diverse as astrophysics, neuroscience, and climate change, she developed a particular interest in evidence-based medicine, public health, and epidemics. Her freelance work appears in publications such as Scientific American, Undark, Nature, Elemental, and Health.Before becoming an independent journalist, she covered drug development at BioPharm Insight/GlobalData in New York City and worked as a staff reporter at the science desk of nationwide Brazilian newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo and G1, the news website of Globo, the largest mass media group in Latin America. Education Mariana has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Universidade de São Paulo, in Brazil, and a master's degree in Science Journalism from Columbia University. 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.