Marcia Triunfol

Marcia Triunfol has extensive experience in science and medical writing, editing, and communications, with a diverse career spanning over two decades. Currently a writer of news pieces for The Lancet since 2008, Marcia also serves as a science/medical writer and editor at Publicase International, where responsibilities include editing various scientific documents and conducting workshops for early-career scientists. Previous roles include Scientific Advisor at Humane Society International, part-time editor and writer at Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Communications Officer at the National Laboratory of Scientific Computation, and staff positions at the National Institutes of Health and AAAS. Marcia holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from The Johns Hopkins University and Universidade Federal Fluminense, along with additional advanced degrees in genetics and molecular genetics. Notable achievements include organizing a workshop recognized by FUNDSALUD and founding the non-profit organization DNA Goes to School, dedicated to public education on biomedical ethics and science.