Christina Hernandez Sherwood

Research Saves Lives

Kudos to Johns Hopkins University for standing up this powerful storytelling platform to make it clear that federal funding for research impacts ALL of us: hub.jhu.edu/research-sav...

Should you get a measles booster? Here's how to protect yourself amid the recent outbreaks. Cases in Texas and other states are on the rise, but most of the infected were not vaccinated. Here’s what to know about the very contagious disease and how immunity works.

Some adults in their late 50s or 60s may have gotten an early measles vaccine that turned out not to convey lasting immunity. Read about that (and all things #measles) in my latest NatGeo article. (No paywall) www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...

University research is the "invisible hand" in advancing innovation At a recent fireside chat at Rice University, ASU President Michael Crow uses the evolution of the iPhone as an example of the vital impact of academic research on the development of technologies and innovations that people use every day. The talk, with Rice President Reginald DesRoches, was hosted by Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy on Feb. 24, 2025, in Houston.

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Christina Hernandez Sherwood on LinkedIn: I've had a particularly edit-heavy few months. 📝 This is hard for a few… | 16 comments I've had a particularly edit-heavy few months. 📝 This is hard for a few reasons. (1) I pride myself on delivering clean copy, meaning it shouldn't need much… | 16 comments on LinkedIn

I got a bit vulnerable on LinkedIn today! I’ve been dealing with a lot of edits lately, and needed to make a mindset shift to get through the process. #Writers, how do you manage edits? www.linkedin.com/posts/christ...

I wrote about CDC’s disease detectives back in 2012. These folks are invited by states to help find and contain illness outbreaks — E coli, SARS, salmonella caused by raw milk cheese (!).

We lose them, we get sicker.

www.zdnet.com/article/dise...

Don't give a hoot about sports? The Superb Owl might be for you What began as an accidental misspelling or an online joke has soared into a cultural phenomenon.

#SuperbOwl www.npr.org/2025/02/06/n...

Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the US & affects many people at young ages.

Cancer trials are often the best hope for survival for people who currently have cancer as well as those who will subsequently develop cancer

It is critically important for these trials to continue

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🪄 Best magical realism that feels more real than magic: Shark Heart (Runner up: Nothing to See Here)

🧘‍♂️ Best nonfiction for a distracted world: Deep Work

🌳 Coolest conceit: North Woods (Runner up: Chain-Gang All-Stars)

🥇 Best overall: My Brilliant Friend

🙎‍♀️ Best portrayal of modern womanhood/motherhood: Sandwich (Runner up: Margo’s Got Money Troubles)

🗣️ Best for book clubs: The Husbands

🥳 It's the most wonderful time of the year: end-of year book list time! I've read 46 books so far in 2024. 📚 Here are my most notable reads:

Great idea, and I'd love to be included! Thanks, Melanie!

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I made a starter pack of members of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). All of these writers are experts. ASJA has always been my favorite professional org. go.bsky.app/PGx3ykp

I’d love to be added, Dava! Thanks for putting this together.

So far appreciating @thestorygraph.com for its complete lack of ads, and its super-detailed and fun reading stats. Also enjoying the "Up Next Suggestions" feature, which culls my overwhelming To-Read Pile of 400 books into a handful of recommendations. 👍

Bookish friends, has anyone else made the switch to @thestorygraph.com from Goodreads? If so, let's connect! app.thestorygraph.com/profile/chri...

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Anyone else ticking this task off the to-do list today? #reading

Is Mexican Gothic considered YA? Or on hs reading lists? I read it over the summer, but didn't think of it as either one!

Is there a central place you can go to browse all starter packs? If not, do you just find them when the pop up in your feed? Or search #starterpack?

👋 I'm Christina

I help health care and science brands and institutions tell clear and compelling stories about their wonderful work.

When I'm not reporting/writing/strategizing, I'm usually momming or reading.

Looking forward to posting here about health and science, freelance writing, and BOOKS.