The AMWA Carolinas Podcast

Amy Fulton is a Nakayama Public Service Scholar at Duke University pursuing a dual bachelor’s in neuroscience and master’s in global health. She has experience in both global health and neurosurgical research, works as a firefighter and EMT-A, and currently serves as the Director of Duke University EMS. She is also a BLS and CPR instructor and teaches the course Intro to EMS at Duke. Amy is a College Ambassador for United to Beat Malaria with the United Nations Foundation. She has loved writing for a long time and has been with the AMWA Carolinas Chapter as a volunteer since her sophomore year. She is very excited to be launching the podcast!

Nhu Y Nguyen, Ph.D. (pronounced New E Win) currently serves as a Senior Clinical Research Specialist at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center within Duke University’s School of Medicine. Originally from Vietnam, Nhu pursued her passion for science and earned a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 2018. Drawing on over a decade of experience as a basic scientist specializing in genetics and molecular biology, Nhu has transitioned her expertise to clinical research. This move reflects her commitment to making a more direct impact on patient care and contributing meaningfully to healthcare advancements. To support her transition and professional growth, Nhu has actively engaged with several professional organizations, including the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), AMWA-Carolinas, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), and the North Carolina Regulatory Affairs Forum (NCRAF). Through these affiliations, she has expanded her network and honed essential skills in clinical research and medical writing. In her present role at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Nhu plays a vital role in supporting brain tumor research. Her responsibilities include obtaining patient consent, managing data entry and organizing study activities – tasks that demand a strong understanding of medical terminology and meticulous attention to the intricate details of patient treatment.

Podcast Moderator and Student Volunteer Coordinator- Amber Carr, MWC

Amber Carr is currently the Podcast Moderator and Student Volunteer Coordinator for AMWA Carolinas. Amber has always been interested in both science and the humanities, and medical writing provides her with a rewarding way to combine these interests. After obtaining her PhD in chemistry, Amber pursued teaching positions that allowed her to hone her skills in science communication for both specialist and nonspecialist audiences. She then transitioned to educational writing for pharma sales representatives and medical science liaisons, where she learned more about clinical trials and was inspired to pursue a career as a regulatory medical writer. Amber feels that this is a rewarding career that provides her with constant learning opportunities and allows her to make an impact on patients’ lives. For people who are looking to enter the field, she recommends seeking out opportunities to write about science and medicine in the local community and taking online courses in clinical research, such as those offered by the NIH.