Sharon Basaraba
Expertise
Aging, Longevity, Scientific CommunicationsEducation
Queen's University at KingstonHighlights
- Award-winning documentary reporter, producer, and TV anchor
- Longevity columnist for CBC Radio
- Scientific Communications Advisor for Alberta, Canada's Tomorrow Project
As a medical journalist, I have always felt like a translator, deciphering complex scientific material to help people take better care of themselves and their families. Now, that passion for medical research is fueled much closer to home as I raise two daughters and want to remain fit and youthful in mind and spirit for as long as possible.
Experience
Sharon Basaraba is a former writer for Verywell Health covering aging. She's spent almost twenty years reporting and producing on medical issues and wellness on regional and national television in Canada. She has a production company based in Calgary, Alberta.
As an award-winning documentary reporter, producer, and anchor, Sharon’s assignments included hosting a national medical news program on CBC Newsworld, Canada’s version of CNN. She's covered breaking research news and profiled people living with chronic conditions. She has also reported in several investigative health policy documentaries, on topics ranging from AIDS and doctor shortages, to cataract surgery and nursing homes, aired across Canada and in the US.
She's currently the nationally-syndicated Longevity columnist for CBC Radio, with regular advice on how to live a longer, better life. Sharon is also scientific communications advisor for Alberta's Tomorrow Project, a major longitudinal study tracking the health of 50,000 Albertans over the next several decades.
Education
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Science, Honours degree in biology from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
About Verywell Health
Verywell Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for reliable, empathetic, and up-to-date health information on medical topics that matter most to you. We reach more than 300 million readers annually. Verywell Health content is fact checked and reviewed by our Medical Expert Board for accuracy and integrity. Learn more about us and our editorial process.
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