Salk takes a giant leap for media relations

June 15, 2011

Salk takes a giant leap for media relations

June 15, 2011

La Jolla—The Salk Institute for Biological Studies announced the appointment of Andy Hoang as the new Director of Media Relations.

“Andy is a welcome addition to a team dedicated to communicating the impact of extraordinary science on peoples lives,” said Stacie Spector, Chief Communications Officer. “He is an experienced communicator with great enthusiasm, professionalism, creative energy, and an unbridled excitement about the impact of the discoveries developed at the Salk.”

Hoang most recently served in a similar capacity at Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH). His skill in developing creative strategies and partnerships to humanize the story of preventative medicine and innovative health advancements led to increased coverage and an expanded target audience for PPH and its stakeholders. In 2003 he served as the communications manager for a San Diego City Attorney candidate, and spent many years prior as a news producer in San Diego and Orange County, California and Georgia media markets.

At PPH, Hoang helped secure the passage of the largest public health care bond measure in California, Proposition BB. The $496 million bond is being used to build a hospital of the future utilizing evidence based design research.

A couple of high-profile partnerships Hoang shepherded involved personal genetics testing company 23andMe, funded by Google, and Carol LeBeau, former ABC News Anchor. He has created relationships and appeared on many local and national media stations and live interviews with CNN, FOX News, ABC, and National Public Radio.

“Andy’s understanding and passion for connecting people, personally, with the work of the Salk faculty is key to the future of science and discovery at the Salk,” said William R. Brody, president of the Salk Institute.

A graduate of California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in Communications, Hoang’s work has been recognized with a myriad of awards: San Diego Emmy Award; regional Edward R. Murrow; Society of Professional Journalist Award; and several from the Healthcare Communicators including the Gold Award for Crisis Communications, Gold Award for Public Service/Advocacy Campaign, Best in Show Award for Proposition BB, and Best Government & Public Relations Campaign.

关于索尔克生物研究所：
索尔克生物研究所是世界顶尖的基础研究机构之一，其国际知名的教职人员在一个独特、协作和富有创造性的环境中，深入探究生命科学的基本问题。索尔克科学家们致力于发现和指导未来几代研究人员，通过研究神经科学、遗传学、细胞和植物生物学以及相关学科，在癌症、衰老、阿尔茨海默氏症、糖尿病和传染病的认识方面做出了开创性的贡献。.

学院取得了许多成就，获得了包括诺贝尔奖和美国国家科学院院士在内的无数荣誉。该研究所由脊髓灰质炎疫苗先驱 Jonas Salk 博士于 1960 年创立，是一家独立的非营利组织和建筑地标。.