Zara Abrams

I’m a freelance science writer, mainly covering psychology, neuroscience, and health. I have a B.A. in neuroscience and an M.A. in science journalism, both from USC.

Here are some of the services I offer:

• Magazine and news feature writing

• Press release writing & pitching

• Editing and proofreading

• Translating scientific content for a general audience

I work mostly with universities, medical centers, professional organizations, and life sciences companies. My clients include the American Psychological Association, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USC, UCSF, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

My work has also appeared in the Washington Post, the HuffPost, and other outlets.

Stress of mass shootings causing cascade of collective traumas in the APA Monitor on Psychology

The burden of weight stigma in the APA Monitor on Psychology

How can we minimize Instagram’s harmful effects? in the APA Monitor on Psychology

Controlling the spread of misinformation in the APA Monitor on Psychology

Improved treatment for developmental trauma in the APA Monitor on Psychology

Kids are working out at boutique gyms like Crossfit and SoulCycle. Is that a good idea? in the Washington Post

Should practicing psychologists use dating apps? in the APA Monitor on Psychology

Series: Climate Characters: 5 People and Their Complex Conclusions on Environmental Health News

Salton Sea communities “no longer a good place to live” for those with respiratory issues in The Desert Sun

Turning Tides: The Story of the Salton Sea in The Desert Sun; winner of a 2017 ONA Online Journalism Award

From Soldier to Philanthropist With a Single Pill on HuffPost

The Food Industry and the U.S. Dietary Guidelines: Investigating Nutrition’s Most Powerful Players on Medium

Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness on USC News