Asbestos.com - Editorial Staff

Mauricio Salazar, M.D. - Medical Editor

Born and raised in Columbia, South America, Dr. Salazar graduated from Universidad Libre, Facultad de Medicina Seccional in Cali, Columbia. Upon graduation, Dr. Salazar gained experience in the fields of emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and general family practice. After four years of practice in his native country, Dr. Salazar moved to the United States to practice radiation oncology and medical oncology at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Orlando, the first and largest affiliate of the world-renowned University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Presently with the Family Physicians Group, one of Central Florida's largest, private group practices, Dr Salazar currently works in Medicare risk adjustment and care management and does not practice clinical medicine. Serving as the final stage of approval for all medical content, Dr. Salazar reviews, edits, and approves all medical information on the site for fact-based, unbiased accuracy.

Carl Jewett - Veteran Content Editor

Carl Jewett is a retired LCDR (Lieutenant Commander) in the U.S. Navy and the Executive Director of the Veterans Assistance Network, a company devoted to assisting veterans navigate through the often confusing VA benefits application process. Serving as the Veteran Liaison for the Mesothelioma Center, Carl assists veteran clients in obtaining the maximum benefits to which they are entitled.Carl also serves as the Veteran Content Editor, reviewing veteran content and statistical information for veracity.

Michelle Whitmer - Editor & Copywriter

Serving as the Chief of Editorial Staff, Michelle Whitmer reviews, edits, and approves all editorial content for medical, scientific, and factual accuracy. Michelle is a published journalist with more than six years experience in the fields of editing, copywriting, and professional writing. With broad experience in environmental, travel, biographical, and feature writing, she has been published in more than 15 publications that cross a multitude of genres. Prior to joining the Mesothelioma Center, she held multiple administrative and directorial positions that spanned both print and online media. Throughout her career, Michelle has garnered diverse editorial experience while maintaining a focus in environmental and advocacy journalism.

Jensen Whitmer - Editor & Copywriter

Jensen Whitmer serves as a primary editor and writer for the Mesothelioma Center. He is currently enrolled at Rollins College, majoring in Organizational Communication. Jensen is dedicated to journalistic integrity, providing up-to-date and factual research that contributes vital and life-saving information to the public. He has joined the Mesothelioma Center with the desire and intent to spread awareness on the detrimental effects of asbestos exposure.

Julie Bream - Editor & Copywriter

Julie Bream is a writer and editor for the Mesothelioma Center. Julie writes daily news articles, communicating the latest developments in mesothelioma treatment and research with the public. Julie contributes to Web site content and research, adding current information and updating the educational resources available to site visitors. Julie has been personally affected by cancer in her family and is passionate about communicating critical information with patients and their loved ones. Julie graduated cum laude from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in Advertising and Public Relations.