Mary has been covering rare disease news and research since 2000.
She is also a college lecturer in pediatric nursing.
Education
Mary holds an MS in Nursing, nurse educator focus, from University of Massachusetts.
She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
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