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	About NOAH - NOAH Volunteer Contributing Editors Updated: August 2, 2004
	Become a NOAH Contributing Editor Contact: Patricia E. Gallagher, MLS, MA, AHIP Chair, Content Committee The New York Academy of Medicine Library 1216 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10029 Contact Patricia E. Gallagher

	Kristine M. Alpi, MLS, MPH, AHIP, Editor of Sexual Health Kris is Associate Library Director and Lecturer in Public Health at the Weill Cornell Medical Library. She earned a BA in Spanish and her MLS from Indiana University and completed an MPH in Community Health Education at Hunter College. Previously she was Library Manager of the Public Health Library for the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Information Services Librarian at the Weill Cornell Medical Library, Education Coordinator for the Middle Atlantic Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine at the New York Academy of Medicine, and librarian at Wishard Health Services in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kristine M. Alpi, MLS, MPH, AHIP Samuel J. Wood Library and C.V. Starr Biomedical Information Center, Weill Cornell Medical College Contact Kristine M. Alpi, MLS, MPH, AHIP

	Amy Blaine, Editor of Down Syndrome Amy Blaine Inova Fairfax Hospital Contact Amy Blaine

	Lisa Chow, Editor of Autism Lisa is a PULSE Librarian Trainee working at Brooklyn Public Library and attending Pratt Institute. Lisa Chow Brooklyn Public Library Contact Lisa Chow

	Laura Cobus, MLIS, MPA, Editor of Laura Cobus is the Head Librarian of the Hunter College Health Professions Library. She holds a BA from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany in Psychology, a MLIS from McGill University, and a MPA from Baruch College, the City University of New York (CUNY). Laura Cobus, MLIS, MPA Hunter College Health Professions Library, CUNY Contact Laura Cobus, MLIS, MPA

	Patricia Dattwyler BSN MLS, Editor of Cancer in Children and Teens Patricia Dattwyler is currently the Family Resource Center Librarian at Schneider Children's Hospital. She received her MLS from Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Patricia Dattwyler BSN MLS Schneider Children's Hospital, New Hyde Park NY Contact Patricia Dattwyler BSN MLS

	Diana Delgado, MLS, Editor of Anemia Cancer Pain Diana Delgado currently works at the Weill Cornell Medical library as Access Services Head. Prior to joining the Information Services Team of Weill Cornell Medical Library Diana worked at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Medical Library as the Interlibrary Loan Coordinator. Diana holds an MLS from Pratt Institute and a BA in English from SUNY University at Albany. Diana Delgado, MLS Samuel J. Wood Library and C.V. Starr Biomedical Information Center, Weill Cornell Medical College Contact Diana Delgado, MLS

	Angela Dixon, BSN, MLS, Editor of Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis Angela Dixon is the Head of Collection Management at the Edward G. Miner Library at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. She holds a BS in Nursing from the University of South Alabama and a MLS from the University of Southern Mississippi. Angela Dixon, BSN, MLS Edward G. Miner Library, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry Contact Angela Dixon, BSN, MLS

	Mary Doherty, MLS, MSN, AHIP, Editor of Pain Mary Doherty is Head of Reference at SUNY Downstate Medical Center Library, having received her MLS from Pratt Institute School of Library Science. She has a further background in nursing, having received her BSN from Hunter College and Masters in Nursing from NYU. In recent years, she has also been active in the Evidence Based Medicine Librarians Working Group and been involved in EBM education on her campus. Mary Doherty, MLS, MSN, AHIP SUNY Health Sciences Center, Brooklyn, Medical Research Library, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Contact Mary Doherty, MLS, MSN, AHIP

	Michelle Eberle, Editor of Bipolar Disorder Michelle Eberle is the Consumer Health Information Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine / New England Region at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Michelle earned a Masters in Library and Information Science from Simmons College in Boston in 2000. Previously, she worked as Medical Librarian at the Somerville Hospital part of the Cambridge Health Alliance. Michelle Eberle National Network of Libraries of Medicine - New England Contact Michelle Eberle

	Louise Falzon, MLIS, Editor of Lupus Louise Falzon, MLIS Mount Sinai Medical Center Contact Louise Falzon, MLIS

	Patricia E. Gallagher, MLS, MA, AHIP, Editor of The Congenital Heart Defects Page The Feeding Your Baby Page The Genetic Diseases Page Patricia E. Gallagher received her MLS from Queens College, CUNY, and her MA from Hunter College, CUNY. She is currently Senior Librarian at the New York Academy of Medicine; previously she worked as Librarian in the Helene Fuld School of Nursing, and Assistant Director and Archivist at the Phillips Library of Beth Israel Medical Center, both in New York City. In addition, she is the author of "Consider the Source: A Selective Guide to Authoritative Health Information on the Internet" Health Care on the Internet 1999, 3(4): 39-58. Ms. Gallagher is a Distinguished Member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals, Chair of the NOAH Content Committee and Managing Editor of NOAH. Patricia E. Gallagher, MLS, MA, AHIP The New York Academy of Medicine Library Contact Patricia E. Gallagher, MLS, MA, AHIP

	Andrew Hamilton, MS, MLS, Editor of Pharmacy: Drugs & Medications Andrew Hamilton is currently a Reference Librarian in the Library of the Oregon Health Sciences University. Previously, he was an Online Analyst with the National Online Training Center (NOTC), and spent three years as a Clinical Medicine Information Specialist in the Reference Department of the New York Academy of Medicine Library. Before becoming a librarian, Mr. Hamilton amassed an extensive scientific background in Molecular Biology and Pharmacology. He earned two B.S. degrees in Microbiology and Biology/Genetics from Oregon State University in 1985. He was awarded a Molecular Biology Fellowship in 1986 from the University of Utah and completed the Ph.D. level core curriculum and first-year lab rotations. He realized that he was not cut out for lab work and left the program in 1987 to pursue other opportunities. He earned his M.L.S. as part of a Drug Information Specialist Double Master's Program, graduating from St. John's University in 1993 with a dual M.S.- Pharmaceutical Sciences/M.L.S degree. He was nominated by St. John's and was selected to attend the 1994 Snowbird Leadership Institute for Librarians. Mr. Hamilton has also been active with the Medical Library Association's Pharmacy and Drug Information SIG, having served as the Editor of their Newsletter, PDI Alert, from 1996 to 1999. Andrew Hamilton, MS, MLS Oregon Health Science University Contact Andrew Hamilton, MS, MLS

	Amy Harper, MLIS, Editor of Crohn's Disease Raynaud's Disease Amy Harper is an Information Management Librarian at the University of Washington Health Sciences Libraries. Prior to coming to the UW, Amy was an Associate Fellow at the National Library of Medicine. Amy holds an MLIS from the University of Washington Information School. Amy Harper, MLIS University of Washington Contact Amy Harper, MLIS

	Gail Y. Hendler, MLS, AHIP, Editor of Understanding and Evaluating Health Information (Evidence-Based Medicine ) Cancer Genetics Gail is Head, Information and Access Services at Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library in Boston, Massachusetts. Gail holds a BA in English Literature from Lehman College and an MLS from Queens College. Previous positions include: Director of Library Services, Lenox Hill Hospital; Coordinator of Outreach Services, New York University School of Medicine; Clinical Medical Librarian, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Information Specialist, New York Academy of Medicine; Senior Reference Librarian, the New York Public Library - all in New York City. Gail is a founding member of the NOAH Content Committee and is active in the Medical Library Association. Ask NOAH About: Evidence-Based Medicine is in memory of Kathryn (Katy) Nesbitt. Gail Y. Hendler, MLS, AHIP Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library Contact Gail Y. Hendler, MLS, AHIP

	Judy Hirsch, MLS, Editor of Food Poisoning Foot (Hoof) and Mouth Disease Judy Hirsch received her MLS from Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. She is currently employed as a publisher's sales representative selling to the book trade retail market. Judy Hirsch, MLS Contact Judy Hirsch, MLS

	Mary Ann Howie, MLS, Editor of Osteoporosis Men's Health Mary Ann Howie is the Wellness Librarian at the Stabins Wellness Information Center, the consumer health library located in the Werner Health Sciences Library at Rochester General Hospital. She received her MLS from the State University of New York at Geneseo. She has also worked as a Librarian at the Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Services Office and at Drake Memorial Library, SUNY Brockport. Mary Ann Howie, MLS Stabins Wellness Information Center, Rochester General Hospital Contact Mary Ann Howie, MLS

	Sharon Hunt, MLS, Editor of Head Injuries Parkinson's Disease Scoliosis Spinal Cord Disorders Sharon E. Hunt received her B.A. in Psychology from the State University of New York at Binghamton and her M.L.S. at The University of Arizona in Tucson. Sharon is an independent information professional and freelance writer and editor with her business, WordHunting, in Tucson, Arizona. Her current positions include Medical Librarian at the Spinal Cord Injury Network International in Santa Rosa, CA, which provides information and referral services to spinal-cord-injured individuals and their families and Librarian and Archivist, Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Tucson, AZ. Sharon previously worked at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Library and at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Her publications include "Superman's Crusade: Spinal Cord Injury Resources on the Internet," Health Care on the Internet, 2(4), 1998; "Web Sites: Spinal Cord Injury" MLA News column, 315, 1999; "Parkinson's Disease Resources on the Web," Health Care on the Internet, 3(4), 1999; and "Getting It Straight: Web Resources on Scoliosis," Health Care on the Internet, 4(4), 2000. Sharon Hunt, MLS WordHunting Contact Sharon Hunt, MLS

	Nighat Ispahany, MLS, Editor of Weight and Obesity Nighat Ispahany is a reference librarian at the Health Sciences Library at Columbia University. Previously she held a position at the New York Academy of Medicine as a reference librarian. She received her MLS degree from Columbia University. Nighat Ispahany, MLS Columbia University, Long Health Sciences Library Contact Nighat Ispahany, MLS

	Latrina Keith, MLS, Editor of Foot and Ankle Trina is the Technical Services Librarian at the New York Academy of Medicine Library. She earned her B.A. in Sociology at Pace University in New York City and her M.L.S. from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Previously she worked for the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Barnard College. Latrina Keith, MLS New York Academy of Medicine Contact Latrina Keith, MLS

	Winifred King, MSLIS, Editor of Cervix Cancer Winifred King is the Coordinator of Education & Outreach Services at The New York Academy of Medicine. Ms. King received a B.A. in English from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY and her MS in Library and Information Science from Long Island University's Palmer School of Library and Information Science. Winifred King, MSLIS New York Academy of Medicine Contact Winifred King, MSLIS

	Lorie Kloda, MLIS, Editor of Depression Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered (GLBT) Lorie Kloda currently works as the Instructional Technology Librarian at the McGill University Life Sciences Library. Previously she worked as a Librarian at the Montreal Neurological Hospital Patient Resource Centre and at the Jewish General Hospital Health Sciences Library. She holds a BA in Psychology and Women's Studies and a MLIS, both from McGill University. Lorie Kloda, MLIS McGill University Contact Lorie Kloda, MLIS

	Arlene Konfederak, MLS, Editor of Disabilities Arlene Konfederak is a Senior Librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library. She received her MLS from Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. Arlene Konfederak, MLS Brooklyn Public Library Contact Arlene Konfederak, MLS

	Sharon Leslie, MSLS, AHIP, Editor of HIV/AIDS Sharon Leslie is a Librarian at the Sauls Memorial Library at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She was previously involved in regulatory affairs for an AIDS clinical trials unit. She received her MSLS from Clark Atlanta University. Sharon Leslie, MSLS, AHIP Piedmont Hospital, Sauls Memorial Library, Atlanta GA Contact Sharon Leslie, MSLS, AHIP

	Deborah Magnan, MLIS, AHIP, Editor of The Knee Deborah Magnan is an Associate Librarian at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey, where she has primary responsibility for the consumer health collection. She also worked as a physical therapist for many years prior to earning her degree in library and information science. She holds a MLIS from Rutgers University and a BS in physical therapy from New York University. Deborah Magnan, MLIS, AHIP Hackensack University Medical Center Contact Deborah Magnan, MLIS, AHIP

	Emily Molanphy, Editor of Allergies Emily Molanphy is the Web Services Librarian at NYU Health Sciences Libraries. She holds an MLS from Drexel University and a BA in German from Yale University. Emily Molanphy New York University Health Sciences Libraries Contact Emily Molanphy

	Pattie Mongelia, MLIS, CHIS, Editor of Sleep Disorders Pattie Mongelia currently works at the Weill Cornell Medical Library as an Information Services Librarian. Previously she worked as a Reference Librarian at the New York Public Library�s Health Information Center. Pattie holds an MLIS from Pratt Institute and a BA in Anthropology from Hunter College of CUNY. Pattie Mongelia, MLIS, CHIS Weill Cornell Medical Library Contact Pattie Mongelia, MLIS, CHIS

	Susan Montross, MLS, Editor of Travel and Vacation Health Pet Health Susan Montross currently works as a Senior Librarian at The New York Public Library's Health Information Center. She holds a BA in English from Fordham University and a MLS from the University at Albany. Susan Montross, MLS The New York Public Library Contact Susan Montross, MLS

	Lea Myohanen, MSLIS, Editor of Physical Fitness and Exercise Lea Myohanen has been a reference librarian at the New York Academy of Medicine Library since 1999. Before that she was the Health Sciences Librarian and the Science Librarian at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University. She has also worked in the branch system of the Brooklyn Public Library. Ms. Myohanen has a MSLIS from Pratt Institute, a MS in Biology from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and a BS in Biology from University at Albany. Lea Myohanen, MSLIS New York Academy of Medicine, New York NY 10029 Contact Lea Myohanen, MSLIS

	Rita Neri, MLS, MA, Editor of Lyme Disease Huntington's Disease Rita Neri is the Manager of the Medical Library at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY. Rita Neri, MLS, MA St. Francis Hospital Contact Rita Neri, MLS, MA

	Janet Ohles, MLS, Editor of Epilepsy Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Managed Care Janet A. Ohles received a B.A. from Kent State University and a MLS from the University of Pittsburgh. She is the Associate Director of Library Services at Western Connecticut State University. Previously, she held a variety of positions at New York Medical College, MCP/Hahnemann School of Medicine, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, and North Shore Medical Center. Additionally, she worked at Dow Jones Interactive Publishing. Ohles has published several articles and presented many papers on education, outreach and informatics topics. Janet Ohles, MLS Ruth A. Haas Library, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT Contact Janet Ohles, MLS

	Marilyn S. Rosen, MLS, Editor of Headache Marilyn Rosen currently holds the title of Biomedical Information Specialist at the Edward G Miner Library, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She received her MLS from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Thirteen of Marilyn's 24 years of experience are in biomedical libraries. She served as library director of two one person hospital libraries, including one in a long term care facility, Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester, New York. She has performed as a storyteller for over 10 years in churches, parks, schools and synagogues. Marilyn S. Rosen, MLS Edward G. Miner Library, University of Rochester Medical Center Contact Marilyn S. Rosen, MLS

	Laura Schimming, MLS, Editor of Attention Deficit Disorder Laura Schimming is an Information & Education Services Librarian at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She is a certified teacher and holds an MLS degree from Rutgers University. Laura Schimming, MLS Levy Library, Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, NY Contact Laura Schimming, MLS

	Elizabeth Taylor, MLIS, Editor of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Elizabeth Taylor is a reference librarian at the New York Academy of Medicine. She received her M.L.I.S. from McGill University. Elizabeth came to the Academy from Brooklyn Public Library's Science and Industry division. She had a previous career as a x-ray technician before becoming a librarian. Elizabeth Taylor, MLIS New York Academy of Medicine Contact Elizabeth Taylor, MLIS

	Rachel Thompson, MLS, Editor of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Personal Health Rachel Thompson is a public services librarian working in South Bronx for the New York Public Library. She is interested in providing cutting-edge services, information, and programs in consumer health issues to the public. Rachel Thompson, MLS New York Public Library Contact Rachel Thompson, MLS

	Elaine Wells, MA, MLS, AHIP, Editor of The Eye Low Vision Elaine Wells is the Director of the Harold Kohn Vision Science Library at the SUNY State College of Optometry. Prior to obtaining her library degree, she was director of HANDI, the Hemophilia and AIDS/HIV Network for the Dissemination of Information at The National Hemophilia Foundation. She holds an MA in French from Montclair State University and an MLS from Rutgers University. Elaine Wells, MA, MLS, AHIP SUNY State College of Optometry Contact Elaine Wells, MA, MLS, AHIP

	YatPing Wong, MLS, Editor of Cholesterol Yat Ping Wong is the deputy head librarian at Hunter College Health Professions Library. Prior to that, she was an information services librarian at New York Public Library's Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) as well as holding various information specialist positions in the private sector. She received her MLS from Queens College's Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, her BA from Yale University, and is presently working on an MPH degree at Hunter College. YatPing Wong, MLS Hunter College Health Professions Library Contact YatPing Wong, MLS

	Richard Woolf, Editor of Natural Disasters Richard Woolf currently works as a Senior Librarian at the New York Public Library's Health Information Center. He holds both a BA in English/History and a MLS from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Richard Woolf New York Public Library, Health Information Center Contact Richard Woolf

	Robin Wright, MS, Editor of Hypertension Robin Wright, MS St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx NY Contact Robin Wright, MS

	Lin Wu, MLIS, Editor of Thyroid Diseases Lin Wu is a reference librarian at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Library and Biocommunications Center at Memphis. Prior to that, she managed the Nurses� Library for the Montreal General Hospital in Canada. She also was research librarian for the McGill University School of Nursing. She received her MLIS degree from McGill University. She had 14-years teaching experience before becoming a health sciences librarian. Lin Wu, MLIS University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Library and Biocommunications Center Contact Lin Wu, MLIS

	Fu Mei Yang, MLS, Editor of Diagnostic Procedures Fu Mei Yang, MLS Health Information Center, New York Public Library, New York, NY Contact Fu Mei Yang, MLS


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