Tyler Santora

<p>Tyler Santora is a freelance journalist, editor, and fact-checker based in Colorado, specializing in health and science reporting. They have a master’s degree in science and health reporting from New York University and have written for publications including <em>Scientific American, Science, Chemical &amp; Engineering News,</em> and <em>WebMD</em>. They have fact-checked for publications such as <em>Popular Science</em>, <em>Audubon magazine, Sentient, </em>and more. Previously, they were the Health Editor at <em>Fatherly</em>.</p><p>In their fact-checking work, Tyler reviews scientific claims, citations, and data interpretation to ensure accuracy and clarity. Their approach prioritizes primary research from peer-reviewed academic journals, particularly randomized control trials with a large, diverse participant group. They make it clear when there isn’t much research available on a topic or when caveats are needed in interpretation of findings. Tyler also carefully evaluates study design and limitations and contextualizes findings based on real-world application.</p><p>Tyler fact-checks everything from the big picture of an article to minute details. This can mean confirming that there is enough high-quality research to back up an idea or perspective, or verifying statistics, years, names, and dates. They check that interviewed sources are represented and paraphrased accurately and that complex information is presented clearly. In sum, Tyler validates that articles are free from mistakes and that readers can trust the articles they review.&nbsp;</p><p>In their free time, Tyler enjoys running, fostering dogs, and writing fiction. You can find their work at <a href="http://tylersantora.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tylersantora.com</a> and connect with them on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-santora-8a1429107/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>