Oncology • Biomarkers • Precision Medicine • Patient & Clinician Education

I provide PhD-level medical and scientific writing for biotech companies, healthcare organizations, clinics, and health brands that need accurate, compliant, and highly credible content.

As a molecular oncology specialist and functional medicine doctorate, I translate complex biomedical science into content that informs, builds trust, and supports clinical and commercial goals.

 

Services

 

  • Medical & scientific writing

  • Oncology & biotech content

  • Patient education & survivorship materials

  • Clinician-facing medical communications

  • Biomarker & precision medicine content

 

 

Areas of Expertise

 

  • Oncology & cancer biology

  • Molecular diagnostics & biomarker testing

  • Translational & clinical research

  • Precision & personalized medicine

  • Integrative oncology and survivorship support

 

 

Why Clients Choose Mitotics®

 

✔ PhD-level scientific expertise

✔ 15+ years in molecular biology, oncology, and diagnostics

✔ Clear, compliant, evidence-based communication

✔ Reliable turnaround and professional collaboration

Most medical writers are strong writers or strong scientists.

At Mitotics®, you get both — along with the ability to adapt complex science for patients, clinicians, executives, and consumers.

 

Writing Samples

 

Patient Education Sample

 

Understanding Biomarkers in Cancer Care

 

By Kim Lockheimer, PhD, DFM

Biomarkers are measurable biological indicators found in blood, tissue, or other samples that provide critical insight into what is happening inside the body. In oncology, biomarkers help guide diagnosis, treatment selection, and disease monitoring.

Rather than relying solely on tumor location, biomarker-guided cancer care allows clinicians to tailor treatments based on tumor biology, genetic mutations, immune markers, and molecular behavior. This personalized approach improves therapeutic precision while reducing unnecessary toxicity.

Common oncology biomarkers include gene mutations, protein expression patterns, immune checkpoint markers, and circulating tumor DNA. Together, these tools help clinicians predict treatment response, monitor progression, and identify emerging resistance.

 

Clinician & Medical Communications Sample

 

Interpreting Molecular Tumor Profiling in Precision Oncology

 

Molecular tumor profiling enables identification of actionable genomic alterations that inform targeted therapy selection. However, clinical utility depends on careful interpretation within the context of tumor heterogeneity, variant pathogenicity, assay limitations, and patient-specific factors.

Not all detected variants are clinically actionable. Distinguishing driver mutations from passenger alterations remains essential to avoid overtreatment or misinterpretation of genomic data.

Integrating molecular findings with histopathology, imaging, and clinical history ensures genomic data enhances decision-making rather than complicating care pathways.

 

Biotech & Thought Leadership Sample

 

How Precision Medicine Is Transforming Modern Oncology

 

Precision oncology represents a paradigm shift from one-size-fits-all treatment models to biologically informed care strategies. Advances in next-generation sequencing, biomarker discovery, and targeted therapeutics have expanded treatment options while improving outcome predictability.

As oncology continues to evolve, interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, molecular scientists, and medical writers is essential to translate complex science into meaningful clinical application.

 

Who I Work With

 

  • Biotech and diagnostics companies

  • Healthcare organizations and clinics

  • Medical communications and marketing agencies

  • Functional and integrative health brands

  • Patient advocacy and education organizations

 

 

What You Get

 

  • Scientifically accurate content you can trust

  • Audience-specific writing for patients, clinicians, leadership, or the public

  • Fast, dependable delivery

  • Regulatory-aware medical copy with appropriate, defensible claims

  • Strategic structure that supports engagement, credibility, and conversion

 

 

Medical Writing Services

 

Core Deliverables

 

  • Website medical copy (services, conditions, products, diagnostics)

  • Evidence-based blog and article writing

  • Patient education guides and handouts (print + digital)

  • Clinician-facing content (clinical summaries, explainers, educational articles)

  • White papers, ebooks, and scientific reports

  • Editing, rewriting, and medical fact-checking

 

If CME-aligned or regulated content is required, I work within your compliance workflow.

 

How It Works

 

  1. Discovery (15–30 minutes) – Goals, audience, tone, compliance, scope

  2. Outline & alignment – Structure, key messages, evidence plan

  3. Draft delivery – Clean, well-organized, scientifically accurate content

  4. Revisions – Incorporate feedback efficiently

  5. Final files – Web-ready copy or formatted Word/PDF with optional references

 

 

Engagement Options

 

Starter Project

 

Ideal for first-time clients

• One long-form article or web page (800–1,500 words)

• Includes one revision round

Content Partner (Monthly Retainer)

 

Ongoing content support

• 4–8 deliverables per month

• Priority scheduling and consistent brand voice

Scientific Authority Build-Out

 

For biotech, diagnostics, and thought leadership

• White paper or ebook

• Supporting article series

 

Retainer Packages

 

Starter Retainer — $3,000/month

• 4 blog articles or

• 2 long-form medical pieces

Growth Retainer — $5,000/month

• 6–8 content deliverables

• Monthly content and messaging strategy

Authority Retainer — $7,500+/month

• White papers, clinician education, and thought leadership

• Editing and strategic content oversight

 

Recent & Popular Topics

 

  • Understanding cancer biomarkers

  • Liquid biopsy and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)

  • Tumor profiling and precision medicine

  • Immunotherapy (PD-1, PD-L1, CAR-T)

  • Survivorship, immune recovery, and fatigue

  • Evidence-based integrative oncology support

 

 

FAQ

 

Do you provide references or citations?

Yes. I can include in-text links or AMA-style reference lists.

Can you match our brand voice and compliance standards?

Absolutely. I work within your style guide and claims boundaries.

Do you sign NDAs?

Yes.

What is your typical turnaround time?

Most projects are delivered within a few business days, depending on scope.

 

Ready to Elevate Your Medical Content?

 

If you need scientifically accurate, clearly written, and credibility-driven medical or oncology content, let’s talk.

Whether you’re launching a new diagnostic, educating patients, building thought leadership, or supporting clinicians, I can help you communicate complex science with clarity and confidence.

📞 Call or text: (760) 500-1700

📧 Email: kim@mitotics.com

🌐 www.mitotics.com

Schedule a consultation or reach out today to discuss your project and availability.