Who We Are

Liz Dowling co-founded Dowling & Dennis, one of the first virtual PR firms in the world. She serves as the agency’s innovation officer and has helped numerous start-up clients successfully prepare for acquisition by companies such as Medtronic, J&J, Hologic, CR Bard, ICU Medical and others. She was one of the first to develop and use infographics, multimedia press releases and short-form videos in medical PR. Liz lives outside of San Francisco and is inspired by getting her hands dirty in the garden and the kitchen.

Greg Dennis oversaw writing, content preparation and social media for D&D clients prior to his retirement in 2017. He was previously the managing editor of a California daily newspaper. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times and many other publications. He was the recipient of a Rotary Foundation Fellowship in Journalism to study in Australia. After living for some years in San Diego County, he makes his home in Cornwall, VT.

Janice Radak helps manage accounts and directs scientific and editorial writing. Her experience in print and digital healthcare communications includes time as Editor-in-Chief of Geriatrics, Senior Publications Manager for Healthy People 2010, Managing Editor of the ADA’s Diabetes Forecast, and Editorial Director for a health science marketing communications agency. She currently serves on an advisory panel for the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute. The mother of an engineer and an artist, she lives with her husband outside Cleveland, OH.

Aisha Cobbs, Ph.D is a medical writer for Dowling & Dennis. She has more than 10 years of experience writing and editing content for peer-reviewed publications, white papers, trade magazines, and online business-to-business marketing. Aisha uses her skills to create clear, concise messages aimed at improving health outcomes and patient care. She lives with her husband and three children outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

Steve Halasey is a communications professional specializing in health technology and policy communications. After serving as director of health sciences publications at the University of Southern California, he joined the editorial staff at trade publisher Canon Communications, where he edited Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry, IVD Technology, and MX: Business Strategies for Medical Technology Executives, and created the Medical Design Excellence Awards program. He served as vice president for programs at the Institute for Health Technology Studies, where he managed the grant-making process and assisted academic researchers in developing materials for peer-reviewed publication and presentation. He was most recently the editor of Clinical Lab Products, a product magazine for the diagnostic laboratory sector.

Lynn Soban, Ph.D., R.N., is a scientific writer for D&D. Her expertise in nursing and research ensures that clients’ messages accurately describe the science behind their innovations, the benefits to both healthcare professionals and patients, and the ability to drive positive change in healthcare delivery. She lives in Santa Monica, CA with her husband and dog.

Susan Donaldson James is a veteran health and general news reporter whose stories have appeared on NBC News, ABC News and WebMD, as well as in the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and Chicago Sun. Her medical reporting has included in-depth features on heart disease, breast cancer, suicide, spinal cord injuries and transgender acceptance. She is a 2007 graduate of the Columbia University School of Journalism, where she won the Baker Prize for a feature story on health disparities facing the children of undocumented immigrants, as well as a Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship. When Susan is not looking after her grandchildren, she is quilting, reading or skiing in Vermont’s Green Mountains.

Andres Duarte provides motion graphics for Dowling & Dennis clients. He has more than 10 years of experience working as an animator and graphic designer for the film and music industry, as well as educational and corporate media. He lives with his wife and two cats in Tucson, AZ.

Christe Bruderlin-Nelson, M.Sc., has been a science, medicine, and technology writer since 2002. Her work is in over 50 print publications, including HealthLeaders, IVD Technology, the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, RAPS Focus, and textbooks, including a chapter in the leading pediatric neurosurgery textbook. She has been a member of The National Association of Science Writers, The Association of Healthcare Journalists, and The American Medical Writers Association. She has performed award-winning PR agency work and her resume includes organizations such as  Amgen Pharmaceuticals, CareMore Health Plans, Fleet Pharmaceuticals, Sage Products, and UCLA Neurosurgery.  Christe, her husband, and four children live in Orange County, California.

Sarah Cantu, MA is a PR associate for Dowling & Dennis. She has extensive experience in public relations and marketing communications across diverse industries. Sarah is passionate about telling an organization's story and providing strategic communications consulting. She is a public relations graduate from the University of Houston. Sarah enjoys spending time with her two cats and dog while exploring Houston, Texas where she currently resides.