Caroline Cassels

About

Caroline Cassels is Senior Editorial Director for Medscape Medical News, overseeing coverage across the Psychiatry and Neurology channels. A seasoned health and medical journalist, she has written and edited extensively for both consumer and physician audiences, with a focus on delivering accurate, accessible, and clinically relevant reporting. Her work in medical journalism has been recognized by the American Academy of Neurology and the National Press Foundation. Caroline brings a collaborative and supportive leadership style to her role—mentoring reporters, encouraging curiosity, and fostering a newsroom culture rooted in clarity, credibility, and balanced, accurate reporting. Contact: CCassels@medscape.net Specialties: Medical journalism, editorial leadership, neuroscience and mental health reporting, health communication, writing and editing for clinical and lay audiences.