I am an investigative writer and data essayist focused on demystifying scientific and regulatory systems.
My work centers on cannabis testing, microbiology, and public safety, where I analyze complex datasets and regulatory frameworks to uncover patterns that affect consumer safety.
I also write cultural essays on film, symbolism, and storytelling.
Writing
Investigative / Data Work
Cannabis Labs vs. Cannabis Science
Analysis of a 250,000-record dataset and round-robin sampling to examine systemic issues in cannabis testing in Oregon.
Cannabis Lab Recalls
Multi-state data collection and analysis examining patterns in regulatory enforcement and product safety failures.
Examining a Michigan Dataset
A walkthrough of dataset analysis, provenance investigation, and emerging industry trends.
Science & Technical Writing
Cognitive Decline in Pets
Medical literature review produced under a formal scientific editorial process.
Medical Cannabis and Aspergillus
Meta-analysis examining fungal contamination risks in cannabis.
Pesticides in Cannabis
An explainer on pesticide detection and implications from recent shelf testing.
Policy & Regulatory Analysis
What Regulators Get Wrong About Cannabis Testing
A critical examination of regulatory assumptions and gaps in oversight.
Essays
I Used the Internet to Find a Picture of My Mother
How Should I Talk About What Happened To My Eye?
My Dinner in the Matrix
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Market Audits Combat Cannabis Misinformation (June 2024)
Co-authored research involving multi-state data analysis of cannabis markets and THC potency trends.
Federating Clinical Data from Six Pediatric Hospitals (January 2011)
Co-author. Contributed process documentation and visualization for a multi-system clinical data integration project.
Hire Me
I’m available for freelance and contract work and am especially adept at work focused on investigative writing, data analysis, and science communication.
I would be a good fit if you need:
- Clear, compelling writing grounded in data
- Analysis of large or messy datasets
- Translation of technical material for public audiences
- Investigative reporting on regulatory systems
Project Types
- Articles and reported features
- White papers and research reports
- Data-driven investigations
- Technical and science writing
Email: jamietoth@protonmail.com