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Gastel, Barbara Professor
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Overview
Publications
selected publications
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Gastel, B.
(2021).
Choosing a Journal for Submission: Don't Fall Prey. Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal.
17(4), 90-92.
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Ivory, M., Funk, A., Sutherland, S., Goulet, T. L., Kozlov, M., Gamillo, E., Ackerman, D., & Gastel, B.
(2021).
Summer reading 2021. Science.
372(6546), 1030-1035.
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Gastel, B.
(2016).
Living up to my mentors. Science.
354(6318), 1494-1494.
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Gastel, B.
(2016).
Online resources on writing, publishing, and presenting: some top choices for the medical community. Ceylon Medical Journal.
61(3), 96-98.
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Gastel, B.
(2015).
AuthorAID and Editors: Collaborating to Assist Authors in Developing Countries. 38(3/4), 103-105.
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Gastel, B.
(2015).
Editing and Proofreading Your own Work. AMWA Journal.
30(4), 147-151.
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Appiah, B., Gastel, B., Burdine, J. N., & Russell, L. H.
(2015).
Science reporting in Accra, Ghana: sources, barriers and motivational factors. Public Understanding of Science.
24(1), 23-37.
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Hosokawa, M., Duntley-Matos, R., Gastel, B., McCann, W. J., & Freimuth, M.
(2014).
Book Reviews. Annals of behavioral science and medical education : journal of the Association for the Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education.
20(2), 41-47.
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Gastel, B.
(2013).
AuthorAID: An international service and chance to serve. Medical Writing.
22(4), 284-287.
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Gastel, B., & Hosokawa, M.
(2013).
Book Reviews. Annals of behavioral science and medical education : journal of the Association for the Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education.
19(1), 48-49.
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Smith, L. J., Kiser, W. R., Epstein, L. C., & Gastel, B.
(2013).
Book Reviews. Annals of behavioral science and medical education : journal of the Association for the Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education.
19(2), 41-44.
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Appiah, B., Gastel, B., Burdine, J. N., & Russell, L. H.
(2012).
The future of science journalism in Ghana: evidence-based perspectives. Journal of Science Communication.
11(01), c04-C04.
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Appiah, B., Gastel, B., Burdine, J. N., & Russell, L. H.
(2012).
The future of science journalism in Ghana: Evidence based perspectives. Journal of Science Communication.
11(1),
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Eckenfels, E. J., Gastel, B., Jones, J. H., Martin, R. S., & Shaw-Ridley, M.
(2012).
Book Reviews. Annals of behavioral science and medical education : journal of the Association for the Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education.
18(1), 55-59.
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Gastel, B.
(2011).
Book Review: Lindsay, D. (2011). Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO. 122 pp. ISBN 978-0-643-10046-6. Science Communication.
33(3), 408-409.
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Gastel, B., Jones, A. H., Ackerman, L., & Shaw-Ridley, M.
(2011).
Book Reviews. Annals of behavioral science and medical education : journal of the Association for the Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education.
17(2), 50-53.
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Gastel, B.
(2009).
Book Review: Parker, Cindy L., and Steven M. Shapiro. 2008. Climate Chaos: Your Health at Risk. What You Can Do to Protect Yourself and Your Family. Westport, CT: Praeger. 213 pp. Science Communication.
30(3), 415-417.
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Gastel, B.
(2009).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
360(5), 548-549.
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Gastel, B.
(2006).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
355(19), 2051-2051.
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Gastel, B.
(2006).
Medical marvels: The 100 greatest advances in medicine. Science Communication.
28(2), 277-277.
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Gastel, B.
(2006).
Scientific style and format: The CSE manual for authors, editors, and publishers, 7th ed. Science Communication.
28(2), 274-277.
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Gastel, B.
(2005).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
353(22), 2414-2415.
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Gastel, B.
(2001).
Assessing the impact of investigators' work: beyond impact factors. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia.
48(10), 941-945.
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Gastel, B.
(1999).
1999 Council of Biology Editors Annual Meeting. Serials Review.
25(4), 72-75.
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Gastel, B.
(1999).
1999 Council of Biology Editors Annual Meeting. Serials Review.
25(4), 72-75.
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Gastel, B.
(1999).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
340(20), 1601-1601.
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Gastel, B.
(1999).
Improving the social responsiveness of medical schools: summary of the conference. Academic Medicine.
74(8),
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Gastel, B.
(1996).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
335(5), 359-359.
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Gastel, B.
(1995).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
332(20), 1386-1387.
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Gastel, B. A.
(1995).
Toward a global consensus on quality medical education: serving the needs of populations and individuals. Academic Medicine.
70(7 Suppl), S73-S75.
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Gastel, B.
(1995).
Toward a global consensus on quality medical education: Serving the needs of populations and individuals: Summary of the consultation. Academic Medicine.
70(7), S3-S7.
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Gastel, B.
(1994).
Biologist As Writer A Short Guide to Writing about Biology Jan A. Pechenik. BIOSCIENCE.
44(9), 621-622.
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Gastel, B.
(1993).
"Hospitals" and hospitals: evolving together. Hospitals & health networks / AHA.
67(10), 64.
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Gastel, B.
(1993).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
328(9), 671-671.
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Acuff, G. R., Albanese, R. A., Batt, C. A., Berndt, D. L., Byers, F. M., Dale, B. E., ... Heidelbaugh, N. D.
(1991).
Implications of biotechnology, risk assessment, and communications for the safety of foods of animal origin. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
199(12), 1714-1721.
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Gastel, B.
(1991).
Special Books Section: A Strategy for Reviewing Books for Journals. BIOSCIENCE.
41(9), 635-637.
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GASTEL, B.
(1991).
A MENU OF APPROACHES FOR EVALUATING YOUR TEACHING. BIOSCIENCE.
41(5), 342-345.
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Gastel, B.
(1991).
An award program for teaching excellence. Academic Medicine.
66(4), 192-193.
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Gastel, B.
(1991).
Teacher definition. Academic Medicine.
66(11), 681.
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Gastel, B.
(1990).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
322(8), 560-560.
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Gastel, B., & Weng, Y.
(1990).
Erratum: Medical journals in China (Ann. Intern. Med. 1990; 112: 70-2). Annals of Internal Medicine.
112(4), 313.
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Gastel, B., & Weng, Y. Q.
(1990).
Medical journals in China. Annals of Internal Medicine.
112(1), 70-72.
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Gastel, B.
(1989).
A Technical Writing Course Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences Victoria E. McMillan The Basics of Technical Communicating B. Edward Cain Writing for Your Peers: The Primary Journal Paper Sylvester P. Carter. BIOSCIENCE.
39(6), 401-402.
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Gastel, B.
(1987).
Med School Matures Learning to Heal: The Development of American Medical Education Kenneth M. Ludmerer. BIOSCIENCE.
37(5), 358-359.
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Gastel, B.
(1986).
Abel and onward: some early history of hemodialysis. Medical instrumentation.
20(2), 62-64.
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Gastel, B.
(1985).
Scientist for Life Paul Ehrlich: Scientist for Life Ernst Bumler Grant Edwards. BIOSCIENCE.
35(10), 668-668.
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Gastel, B.
(1983).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
309(14), 864-865.
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Gastel, B.
(1982).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
306(6), 377-377.
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Gastel, B.
(1982).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
307(5), 322-322.
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Gastel, B.
(1982).
Book Review. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
306(20), 1243-1243.
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Gastel, B., Cornoni-Huntley, J., & Brody, J. A.
(1980).
Estrogen use and postmenopausal women: a basis for informed decisions. NIH Consensus Development. Journal of Family Practice.
11(6), 851-860.
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Murphy, D. G., & Gastel, B.
(1980).
A Call for Dermatologic Research on Aging. International Journal of Dermatology.
19(6), 326-326.
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Gastel, B., Cornoni-Huntley, J., & Brody, J. A.
(1980).
Pros and cons of estrogen-replacement therapy. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
302(5), 296-297.
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Murphy, D. G., & Gastel, B.
(1980).
The National Institute on Aging and dermatologic research. Journal of American Academy of Dermatology.
2(4), 341-341.
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Butler, R. N., & Gastel, B.
(1979).
Aging and cancer management Part II: Research perspectives. CA A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
29(6), 333-340.
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Butler, R. N., & Gastel, B.
(1979).
Hearing and Age Research. Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology.
88(5), 676-683.
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Gastel, B., & Brody, J. A.
(1979).
The use of estrogens by postmenopausal women: A review of the issues. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Gerontology.
1(2), 217-229.
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GASTEL, B.
(1973).
Measles: a potentially finite history. JOURNAL OF THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE AND ALLIED SCIENCES.
28(1), 34-44.
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Gastel, B.
(2021).
Choosing a Journal for Submission: Don't Fall Prey. Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal.
17(4), 90-92.
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book
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Gastel, B., & Day, R. A.
(2022).
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 9th Edition. Greenwood.
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Gastel, B., & Day, R. A.
(2016).
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. Greenwood.
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Day, R. A., & Gastel, B.
(2006).
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. Greenwood Publishing Group.
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Barbara Gastel, M. D.
(2004).
Health Writer's Handbook. Wiley-Blackwell.
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Gastel, B.
(1998).
Health Writer's Handbook. Iowa State Press.
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Gastel, B.
(1991).
Teaching Science A Guide for College and Professional School Instructors. Greenwood.
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Gastel, B.
(1983).
Presenting Science to the Public. Isi Press.
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Gastel, B., & Day, R. A.
(2022).
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 9th Edition. Greenwood.
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chapter
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Priest, S.
(2010).
Career Paths, Medical Writing/Medical Journalism. Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication.
SAGE Publications.
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Priest, S.
(2010).
Medical Journalism. Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication.
SAGE Publications.
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Gastel, B.
(2010).
Editing Within the Pure Sciences. NEW PERSPECTIVES ON TECHNICAL EDITING.
(pp. 127-153).
SAGE Publications.
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Priest, S.
(2010).
Career Paths, Medical Writing/Medical Journalism. Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication.
SAGE Publications.
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conference paper
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Gastel, B.
(2006).
Concurrent sessions: exploring issues relating to international medical graduates. Academic Medicine.
S63-S68.
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Gastel, B.
(2006).
Impact of International Medical Graduates on U.S. and Global Health Care: summary of the ECFMG 50th anniversary invitational conference. Academic Medicine.
S3-S6.
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Gastel, B.
(1999).
Improving the social responsiveness of medical schools: summary of the conference. Academic Medicine.
S3-S7.
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Gastel, B.
(2006).
Concurrent sessions: exploring issues relating to international medical graduates. Academic Medicine.
S63-S68.
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institutional repository document
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Gastel, B.
(2019).
Giving thanks in China. Science.
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Gastel, B.
(2019).
Giving thanks in China. Science.
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webpage
Teaching
teaching activities
- BIOT684 Directed Pro Internship: In-ab Instructor
- BIOT684 Directed Prof Internship Instructor
- BIOT685 Directed Studies Instructor
- MSCI685 Directed Studies Instructor
- VIBS485 Directed Studies Instructor
- VIBS655 Mthd Of Spclzed Jour Instructor
- VIBS655 Prep Scientific Papers & Pres Instructor
- VIBS657 Issues Sci Tech Jour Instructor
- VIBS660 Reporting Sci Tech Instructor
- VIBS663 Biomedical Reporting Instructor
- VIBS664 Risk Crisis Reporting Instructor
- VIBS665 Science Editing Instructor
- VIBS684 Professional Internship Instructor
- VIBS685 Directed Studies Instructor
- VIBS685 Directed Studies Instructor
- VIBS685 Directed Studies Instructor
- VIBS685 Directed Studies Instructor
- VIBS685 Directed Studies Instructor
- VIBS685 Directed Studies: In-ab Instructor
- VIBS689 Sptp: Science Editing Instructor
- VIBS691 Research Instructor
- VIBS691 Research Instructor
- VIBS948 Anatomy Elective-thailand Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Appiah, Bernard (2012-02). Science Journalism in Ghana: A Study of Journalists Who Cover Science.
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Carney, Sara Elizabeth (2016-01). The Cosmos and the Earth: Content and Quality of Environmental Risk Communication in Cosmos (1980) and Cosmos (2014).
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Molar Candanosa, Roberto Marcos (2017-05). Climate Change and Global Warming in the Media: A Content Analysis of the Mexican Newspaper El Universal.
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Reyes, Naomi Louise (2005-08). Magazine coverage of breast cancer in 1993 and 2003: a qualitative content analysis.
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Schaefer, Mary Elizabeth (2014-09). U.S. Science Journalists' Views and Uses of Online Reader Comments: A Qualitative Study.
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Subramanian, Roma (2012-02). Best Practices of Print Journalists Who Have Won Awards for Mental-Health Reporting: A Qualitative Interview Study.
Background
education and training
- M.D., Johns Hopkins University - (Baltimore, Maryland, United States) 1978
- M.P.H. in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University - (Baltimore, Maryland, United States) 1978
awards and honors
- Bush Excellence Award for Faculty in Public Service, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2015
- Association of Former Students University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award, The, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2012
- The John P Mcgovern Science and Society Award, conferred by Sigma Xi - (Durham, North Carolina, United States), 2010
- Award for Meritorious Achievement, conferred by Council of Science Editors - (Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States), 2010
- Distinguished Service Award, conferred by Council of Science Editors - (Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States), 2002
- AAAS Fellow, conferred by American Association For The Advancement of Science - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States), 2001
- Harold Swanberg Award, conferred by American Medical Writers Association - (Rockville, Maryland, United States), 1998
- Golden Apple Award, conferred by American Medical Writers Association - (Rockville, Maryland, United States), 1993
- Fellowships, conferred by American Medical Writers Association - (Rockville, Maryland, United States), 1991
Contact
first name
- Barbara
has last name
- Gastel
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Veterinary Integrative Biosciences
4458 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4458
USA
Other
In the News
- Announcing the 2020 Excellence in Institutional Writing Award winners News Release
- Publishing in English Presents Challenges for International Authors News Release
- Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences receive $500,000 grant News Release
- Texas A&M system to build medical complex in Houston to harvest engineering medicine News Release
- b-gastel@tamu.edu