About Us

Our Founder - Andrea R. Gwosdow, Ph.D, President of Gwosdow Associates.

Dr. Gwosdow is a skilled scientist with experience leading research teams in systems physiology, endocrinology and immunology. Dr. Gwosdow has led Gwosdow Associates since 1997. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Senior Scientist in the Endocrine Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Previous appointments include Research Scientist, Shriners Burns Institute; Visiting Assistant Fellow, John B. Pierce Foundation Laboratory and Yale University; Director of the MGH/Timilty Middle School Partnership; and Instructor at MGH's Institute of Health Professions.

Dr. Gwosdow has expertise in animal, cellular and molecular biology; and data collection and analysis of laboratory samples. She is known for her clear explanations of complex scientific principles to a variety of audiences at all levels. She has developed and managed an award-winning business/school partnership, and has published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals such as the American Journal of Physiology, Advances in Physiology Education, Science Scope, and Endocrinology.

Dr. Gwosdow has the following Professional Accomplishments and Awards:

• Winner of the 2008 Will Solimene Award for Excellence in Biomedical Communication
• Winner of the Neil Duane Award for Distinction in Biomedical Communication
• Honored for 20 years of dedicated service to the American Physiological Society
• Recognized for outstanding service as President, New England Chapter of American Medical Writers Association
• Recognized for serving as Physiologist in Residence for the American Physiological Society at the Experimental Biology meeting.
• Served on the Nominating Committee and the Science Curriculum Committee for the National American Medical Writers Association.

In addition, Dr. Gwosdow is a member of a number of professional organizations including:

• American Medical Writers Association, Past-President, New England Chapter
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
• American Physiological Society
• New England Science Writers
• Society of Professional Consultants