Services AllDesktop publishing Editing of tables and graphs Graphic design Indexing Journalistic writing Medical writing Production editing Project management Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Translation Web page design and/or programming Products/Media AllAbstract Advisory Board Meeting Summary Book Chapter Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report CME Detail/Visual Aid Disease Overview Summary Drug/Disease Information Brochure Drug/Disease Monograph Grant Proposal Grant Proposals Integrated Efficacy/Safety Summary Investigator’s Brochure Journal Advertisement Lay Journal Article Market Access/Drug Formulary Documents Marketing/Sale Materials Newsletter Patient Education Materials Poster Press Release Proceedings Product Monograph Publications Regulatory Documents Research Paper Sales Training Manual Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Slide Kit Website White Paper Keywords A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z    ALL ALL Emily Andrews Region: Montreal I am skilled in creating documents that clarify health concepts for health professionals, managers, and consumers. I have 13 years' experience in medical writing and editing. Prior to that I worked in nursing, hospital administration, and business consulting. I hold US and Canadian citizenships and can travel as needed. I am familiar with Health Canada advertising regulations, and experienced in obtaining acceptance from the Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (PAAB). Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Production editing Project management Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Research Paper Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Advisory Board Meeting Summary Abstract Poster Proceedings Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 418 Clarke Avenue Westmount, QC H3Y 3C4 Phone 514-932-0135 Karla Badger-Brown Region: Toronto Karla Badger-Brown founded Badger-Brown Medical Communications (BBMC) in 2009 to fill a unique niche in the medical and scientific market. As a trained scientist she understands that no academic can gain funds without well-written grants; no biotech business can succeed without the influx of capital; and that the general public will not support research without clear journalistic evidence of the importance of science. BBMC recognizes that even with the right ideas, people and tools, the concept is lost without a clear voice. This belief forms the basis of our vision: to provide effective communication for project success. BBMC will work with you to develop written and visual tools to communicate your medical or scientific message, whether it be in the form of a report, paper, presentation or information package. Moreover, we can aid in both the planning and analysis stages of an event at which you intend to share your vision or gain feedback on your innovative product. Services Editing of tables and graphs Graphic design Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Web page design and/or programming Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Press Release Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Abstract Poster Proceedings Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications Grant Proposals CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 54B Tiverton Avenue Toronto, ON M4M 2L9 Phone 416-453-4023 Email karlabb@me.com Ora Baer Region: ON Award-winning writer, researcher, and editor with more than 20 years experience reporting on medical news and editing medical publications for both consumer and professional audiences. M.S. in Journalism (Boston Univ.). Expertise in acquisitions editing, project management, and interpreting complex issues for diverse audiences. Skilled at meeting deadlines; working within a budget; and hiring, training, and supervising staff. Reading knowledge of French; fluency in Hebrew. Computer literate and proficient in statistics. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Book Chapter Proceedings Lay Journal Article Publications CME Patient Education Materials Address 46 Meadowbrook Road #6 Toronto, ON M6B 2S6 Phone 416-256-1617 Fax 416-256-7047 Email ojbaer@sympatico.ca Gabrielle Bauer Region: Toronto I'm a highly experienced (15+ years), multi-award-winning medical writer with expertise in a broad range of media, from CME modules and educational supplements to needs assessments, patient information materials and journalistic articles. I pride myself on the quality and professionalism of my work and have a binder of testimonials from satisfied clients. I've attached my resume to this profile and will be happy to provide references/samples upon request. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Press Release Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article CME Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 21 Sonneck Square Toronto, ON M1E 1A8 Phone 416-264-8231 Fax 416-264-8233 Email gbauer@sympatico.ca Website http://n/a Carolyn Brown Region: ON Science&Medicine | Writing&Editing | Publishing consulting Science and medicine writer and editor with 18 years’ experience at Canada’s two largest scientific publishers. Associated with translators and editors in both languages. Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Translation Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Newsletter Press Release Abstract Poster Proceedings Website Publications CME Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 430 Hamilton Ave. South Ottawa, ON K1Y 1E3 Phone 613 761-8681 Email carolynbrown@editors.ca Website http://carolynjbrown.wordpress.com Martha Charney Region: ON Specialty in pharmacokinetics and toxicokinetics. Services No services listed. Products/Media Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Regulatory Documents Address 706-71 Charles St. East Toronto, ON M4Y 2T3 Phone 416-960-3531 Fax 303-374-6878 Email martha@stats2go.com Donna Coffin Region: QC Donna is an epidemiologist with a M.Sc. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and a medical writer. She has spent the past 12+ years working in clinical research for the pharmaceutical industry and is now working on a freelance basis. Areas of expertise: - designing and developing clinical study protocols; has experience working on the following types of studies: ● outcome research ● systematic reviews ● registries ● national epidemiological studies ● large administrative database studies ● efficacy and safety studies - conducting literature reviews; - critically appraising the scientific and medical literature; - conducting competitive analysis; - preparing all clinical research related documents; - preparing final study reports, abstracts, manuscripts; Services Editing of tables and graphs Medical writing Project management Products/Media Research Paper Grant Proposal Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Disease Overview Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Sales Training Manual Publications Grant Proposals Address 5288 Clark Montreal, QC H2T 2V2 Phone 514-943-1664 Email donnacoffin@BooleanResearch.com Website http://www.BooleanResearch.com Jennifer Durkin Region: Toronto I have written scientific, education and lay materials in areas such as joint and tissue biomechanics, osteoarthritis, pain and discomfort, and human anthropometry, biomedical instrumentation and medical imaging techniques. These opportunities provided me with the ability to effectively communicate scientific information to a wide variety of audiences. As a successful academic at a world-class institution, I have 5 years of experience in writing and securing grants in the health sciences. Programs in which I have secured funding include the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, AUTO21-NCE and the Centre for Research Expertise in Musculoskeletal Disorders. Ten years of experience teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels has required that I adapt my communication strategies in how I help students learn based on their level of education. I further enhanced this skill through interactions with the media including television and radio interviews and written articles for lay audiences. Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Products/Media White Paper Research Paper Book Chapter Grant Proposal Clinical Study Report Investigator’s Brochure Disease Overview Summary Slide Kit Sales Training Manual Abstract Poster Proceedings Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications Grant Proposals CME Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 29 Meadowvale Drive Etobicoke, ON M8Y 2N7 Phone 519-835-8659 Carol Duthie Region: Montreal I specialize in meeting reports and projects of any length and depth for continuing medical education, patient education, and pharmaceutical marketing and sales training, in a wide range of therapeutic areas. My recent work includes articles, newsletters, summary proceedings documents and other symposium reports, slide kits and educational modules in print and A/V formats. My editorial skills include substantive, stylistic and copy editing; rewriting and revision; and polishing of French-to-English translations. I have extensive experience in creating meaningful and readable text from audiotapes, meeting transcripts and/or incomplete information sources. I have a number of highly satisfied clients who appreciate quality copy developed and delivered with speed; and I enjoy a steady volume of repeat business. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Slide Kit Website CME Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 179 Rosedale Avenue Beaconsfield, QC H9W 2H9 Phone 514-630-0400 Email carolduthie@videotron.ca Barbara Every Region: Western Canada Barb is a full-time freelance biomedical editor with over 20 years of experience in substantive, stylistic, and copy editing of scholarly publications. A certified Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS), she has worked on hundreds of books, journal manuscripts, reports, and brochures for authors and publishers in science and medicine. Many of her clients are ESL (English as a second language) authors who need help with natural English expression. Barb is an expert in AMA and APA style. CERTIFICATION: Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS) by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS). DEGREES: BSc (Honours), biology; BA, English. Services Editing of tables and graphs Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Clinical Study Report Abstract Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications Marketing/Sale Materials Patient Education Materials Address 14 Gilmore Crescent St Albert, AB T8N 1B3 Phone 780-418-1969 Fax 780-418-0052 Email barb@biomedicaleditor.com Website http://www.biomedicaleditor.com Vicki Foerster Region: Ottawa Vicki received her MD from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia and her MSc in Medical Informatics from the University of Utah. She has completed a diploma in medical writing and editing through the American Medical Writers Association and has also taken the Canadian Medical Association Physician Management Institute Leadership series of courses. She is a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and the College of Family Practice of Canada. Services Medical writing Substantive editing Products/Media Publications CME Address 2875 Porter Road Oxford Station, ON K0G 1T0 Phone 613-258-0302 Fax 613-258-6375 Email vicki.foerster@sympatico.ca Genevieve-Anne Gaudreau Region: Montreal After spending a few years in the pharmaceutical industry, I launched (2005) a small consulting business. BioMed Resources offers services in the area of medical education, scientific editorial, publication planning and training strategies. We have the ability to support you in developing patient information documentation, slide decks, workshops, videos, online tutorials and more! BioMed Resources is known for its various consulting services customized to each client's needs. We can help you communicate efficiently with healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities and sales executives. Services Medical writing Project management Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Disease Overview Summary Slide Kit Detail/Visual Aid Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Publications Grant Proposals Marketing/Sale Materials Patient Education Materials Address 564 de la Noue Ile des Soeurs, QC H3E 1S3 Phone 514-214-7165 Email gen@biomedresources.com Maria Hajigeorgiou Region: Toronto As a medical writer and consultant, I provide expert support to clients on all aspects of the editorial development and implementation of medical communications materials. During the past 18 years, I have successfully developed and produced programs for a broad range of physician groups, medical specialty societies and pharmaceutical company sponsors. My experience with Canada’s largest CHE and publishing companies covers multiple roles including Director of Publications, journal Managing Editor and medical and promotional writer. My broad range of experience and knowledge of CHE will help you deliver a program that is on time, within budget and of the highest quality. Visit my website for examples of my past clients, programs and topics. Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Research Paper Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Detail/Visual Aid Press Release Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Abstract Poster Proceedings Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Publications CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 251 Havelock Street Toronto, ON M6H 3B8 Phone 416-268-9587 Email hajigeorgiou@rogers.com Website http://www.hajigeorgiou.com Ursula Jorch Region: ON Ursula Jorch is a medical writer with extensive pharmaceutical industry experience. She has an 10 year history of high quality, on-time preparation of clinical research, formulary, and marketing documents in every therapeutic area. Services Editing of tables and graphs Medical writing Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Sales Training Manual Abstract Website Publications Regulatory Documents CME Address 29 Winthorpe Road Toronto, ON M4E 2Y5 Phone 416-686-8881 ext 25 Fax 416-686-8882 Email ujorch@jorchconsulting.com Crystal Kaczkowski Region: Montreal Hello, I am a medical writer with over 10 years experience offering writing and editorial support to the pharmaceutical industry and medical communication agencies. With a Masters degree in the biomedical sciences, I possess a broad understanding of scientific concepts and the ability to research (conduct literature reviews) to write for a physician or laymen audience. I am experienced in several different areas of medical writing having worked in-house at Merck Frosst in Montreal (marketing copywriter) and in the United States at Pharmacia/Pfizer (regulatory/clinical writing) and Corbett Accel Healthcare group (marketing copywriter). I have written Phase 2-4 efficacy and safety regulatory documents (clinical study reports (CSR), investigator brochures (IB), clinical summaries for New Drug Applications (NDA), and Investigator New Drug (IND) annual updates, etc). Thus, I am able to grasp statistical concepts and coherently assemble them into a format customized for the client's needs. As well, I possess a considerable freelance portfolio including work such as: continuing medical education (CME) expert commentaries written for rheumatologists, medical encyclopedia articles (over 60 published), and an extensive competitive analyses produced for the Lipitor brand team (Powerpoint slide kits, Excel, Word). In addition, I have published research articles based on my own Masters research in peer-reviewed journals as a first-author. Although I am able to write about many different areas of medicine or science, the therapeutic areas I have substantial expertise in are rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and oncology. Some of the drugs/brands I have worked on include: Arthritis, inflammation and pain: Orencia (Bristol Myers Squibb) Acterma (Roche) Celebrex, Bextra, Dynastat, CDP-870 (Pfizer) Lyrica (Pfizer) Cardiovascular medicine (cholesterol, diabetes, high-blood pressure): -Lipitor (Pfizer) -Crestor (AstraZeneca) -Zetia/Ezetrol (Merck) -Vytorin (Merck) -Cozaar and Hyzaar (Merck) -Januvia (Merck) -Exubera (Pfizer) -Caduet (Pfizer) -Plavix (Bristol Myers Squibb, Sanofi-Aventis) Oncology: -Erbitux (colorectal & head and neck cancer) -Alimta (Eli Lilly, lung cancer) -Caelyx (Schering-Plough, ovarian cancer) -Rituximab (Genentech, chronic lymphocyctic leukemia/idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura -Emend (Merck, chemotherapy-related nausea/vomiting) -Various articles written for the Thompson Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer Bipolar disorder/schizophrenia: -Abilify (Bristol Myers Squibb) -Risperdal (Janssen-Ortho) Migraine: -Maxalt (Merck) Nutrition: -Various articles/scientific papers published Allergy: -Singulair (Merck) Vaccines: -Rotateq (Merck) Eye Disorders: -Systane, Infiniti, and Ladarvision (Alcon) Furthermore, I have written many other articles regarding basic medicine and devices (ie. sales materials for Ladarvision, an excimer laser for eye surgery). Available at short notice to travel worldwide to scientific conferences, advisory board meetings, etc. I provide quick turnaround with error-free copy. Work samples available upon request (in the therapeutic area that interests you) or simply visit my website or Google in my name for more information that you would ever want to read. Lastly, I have contacts with a dependable team of professionals which includes a physician, a translator, a graphic designer, as well as other copywriters to offer you research, copy, layout, and final, printed document(s) should you require it. Big or small jobs welcome. Please email me as as initial contact and I will return your call promptly. Services Editing of tables and graphs Graphic design Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Translation Web page design and/or programming Products/Media Research Paper Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Investigator’s Brochure Integrated Efficacy/Safety Summary Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Journal Advertisement Press Release Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Abstract Poster Proceedings Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications Regulatory Documents CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address N/A Pincourt (suburban Montreal), QC J7V 9V5 Phone 514-585-3077 Email medicalwriter@videotron.ca Website http://www.medwrite.ca Astrid Kaeser-Fröhlich Region: Europe Services Stylistic and copy editing Translation Products/Media Abstract Address Helenenstraße 75/6/6 Baden, Austria, none A-2500 Phone 43 2252 252 798 Fax 43 2252 252 798 Email info@akfmedical.com Website http://www.akfmedical.com Ludmila Kovtiuh Region: Toronto Certified Sr. Research Scientist/Manager, PhD with more than 10 years of program/project management and medical/scientific writing experience gained from academia and pharmaceutical industry. More than 6 years provided scientific and operations management support in development, implementation, reporting and publishing of over 30 Phase I-IV global and local clinical trials for NA pharmaceutical industry, including for top 5 leading companies. Strong ability to analyse and interpret research data, to recognize efficacy and safety data trends transformed into writing of high quality submission-ready documentation. Applied skills in managing multiple tasks, activities and priorities with professionalism, urgency and integrity while meeting project deadlines. Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix team and build strong business realtionships. Excellent record of achievements with constant focus on meeting or exceeding project goals by delivering an industry-leading performance. Flexible, reliable and nice work ethic. TECHNICAL SUMMARY RELATED EDUCATION & TRAINING: PhD degree in Biology (Genetics), MS-BS degree in Biology & Chemistry (double major) and Nursing Diploma. Post-doctoral training in Pharmacology and Environmental Epidemiology. Formal Industry project management training. Working knowledge of clinical trial activities and ICH/GCP/TPD/FDA/EMEA guidelines. 42 scientific publications on award winning research conducted under my leadership and supervision. IT/EDMS: Advanced computer, bio-statistics and data analysis skills. MS Windows (2000/XP/VISTA); MS Project, MS Office Suite, e-Documentum, RISE, ELARA, STARS, InForm, eTrack, OnSite, Adobe; SAS, Statgrafics and Biostat. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Program/project management and medical writing. Applied experience in oncology, women’s health, immunology, vaccine research, rheumatology, cardiology, medical devices (coronary stents), neurology, infectious (hepatitis), gastrointestinal (GI) and respiratory diseases; public health, clinical and environmental epidemiology. ADDITIONAL LIST OF SERVICES REGULATORY/SCIENTIFIC/TECHNICAL WRITING * Phase I-IV Clinical Study Protocols * Protocol Concepts * Clinical Data Analysis and Interpretation * Statistical Table Preparation. * Interim/Final Clinical Study Report. * Investigational New Drug Submission (IND). * New Drug Submission (NDS). * Biological License Application (BLA). * ISS/ISE in e-CTD format. * Abbreviated New Drug Submission (ANDS). * Supplemental New Drug Submission (SNDS). * NDS/SNDS/BLA Correspondence. * Literature Review and Bibliography. * Expert Report and Proposal. * Study Operational Manual Development. * Contribution in CRF Development. * Informed Consent Writing. * Manuscript and Abstract. Services Editing of tables and graphs Medical writing Project management Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Translation Products/Media Research Paper Grant Proposal Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Investigator’s Brochure Integrated Efficacy/Safety Summary Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Sales Training Manual Abstract Poster Proceedings Drug/Disease Information Brochure Publications Grant Proposals Regulatory Documents Market Access/Drug Formulary Documents CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address Manorhampton Toronto, ON M9P 1E2 Phone 416-240-1406 Email lpkw@rogers.com Flora Krasnoshtein Region: Toronto I am a medical writer with a B.Sc. in Biology and a M.Sc. in Molecular and Medical Genetics. My background is diverse, ranging from pharmaceutical and healthcare advertising, with a knowledge of PAAB, continuing medical education (CME) and web-based and print consumer-oriented healthcare information to academic writing and scientific research. My research experience ranged from experiments funded by the Canadian Space Agency, in collaboration with NASA, to study bone loss in space, to gene expression studies to rheumatology. I offer medical writing services for a wide range of healthcare communication and educational materials for both print and online publications for Canadian and U.S. clients. I have experience writing on a diversity of pharmaceutical brands spanning a wide range of therapeutic areas for both professional and consumer audiences. Other services include scientific/medical writing for peer-review publications, editing and rewriting, and comprehensive literature research for Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sectors. SUBJECTS: Selected therapeutic areas of experience (brands) that I have worked on include: (Please contact the writer for a complete list of therapeutic areas and pharmaceutical brands, and types of projects and media) · Allergy / Immunology Oral antihistamines (Reactine, Aerius) · Antibiotics (Biaxin XL and Pediatric; Cipro) - Detail aids, cards (dose, indication) · Blood disorders Hematology, hemophilia (Kogenate) · Anxiety/Depression (Effexor/Effexor XR) Specialist Reprint Carrier; Slim Jim Detail Aid; Journal Ad (Anxiety/Depression); Pegasys (Roche) - Depression and hepatitis C – healthcare professional folder and patient tear pad · Cancer / Oncology Chemotherapy-induced anemia (Procrit), breast cancer, head and neck cancer (Taxotere), breast cancer (Arimidex), epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (erlotinib and gefitinib) in non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC, pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer (Gemzar), NSCLC (Tarceva); prostate cancer (Casodex, Zoladex); Hematological malignancies (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) (Rituxan); skin cancer prevention and treatment, caregiving, men’s health · Cardiovascular / Cardiology Heart disease, cardiovascular disease (Mavik); Drug-eluting stents (Cypher); Dyslipidemia CME (Crestor, rosuvastatin, and other statins); Hypertension (Atacand; Coversyl); Peripheral arterial disease, PAD and cerebrovascular disease (Plavix); Pulmonary arterial hypertension, PAH (Tracleer) · Dentistry Dental implants; oral health; Listerine · Diabetes Diabetes therapies and delivery systems (Medtronic Insulin Pump); International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Youth Diabetes Charter – slide presentation for ADA meeting 2007; Diabetes Therapy in Canada: Addressing barriers to drive towards optimal care - overview of different therapeutic options in diabetes · Endocrinology Hypothyrodism (Synthroid); Small gestational weight; growth hormone (Saizen) · Gastroenterology Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, IBD (Remicade); acid reflux (GERD) (Nexium, Prevacid); constipation (Senokot); inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) · Growth Disorders Growth hormone, growth deficiency (Saizen) · Herbal and Nutritional Supplements · HIV/AIDS (Invirase, Fuzeon); pregnancy and HIV · Immunization / Vaccination Childhood vaccinations (Pentacel, Quadracel), pneumococcal disease (Prevnar); Travellers’ Diarrhea (Dukoral) · Molecular and cellular biology HPV Diagnostic Kit (Amplicor) · Multiple sclerosis / Neurology MS (Copaxone, Avonex, Rebif) · Obesity Weight management, weight control (Meridia) · Osteoporosis Bone health, bone loss, bisphosphonates (Arimidex), (Premarin/Prempro) · Psychiatry / Neurology Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (Seroquel); generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), depression, social anxiety disorder (SAD), mental health (Effexor); Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) (Concerta) · Respiratory/ Pulmonary Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), (Spiriva), asthma (Patient and pharmacist education on inhalers); Patient Awareness Program (Symbicort) · Rheumatology Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (Enbrel, Humira, Remicade) · Skin Disorders /Dermatology Plaque psoriasis (Raptiva); psoriatic arthritis (Amevive, Enbrel, Humira, Remicade); Eczema – management guide for pharmacists · Smoking Cessation / Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT) (Nicoderm, Nicorette Gum, Nicorette Inhaler) · Solid Organ Transplantation Creatinine clearance dosage adjustment (Valcyte), skin cancer after kidney transplant (Rapamune); CNI-free protocols, kidney transplantation (literature research and bibliography); Backgrounder on challenges to current treatment in kidney transplantation; Fact Sheet on donor criteria and the need for kidneys · Surgeries Analgesic, pain management; abdominal surgeries (appendectomy, colecystectomy, hysterectomy); orthopedic surgeries, hip replacement and knee replacement (Ionsys) · Urology Overactive bladder (OB) (ImmuCyst), (Detrol) · Virology / Infections Hepatitis C (Pegasys), cytomegalovirus infection (CMV), creatinine clearance (Valcyte), HIV (Invirase, Fuzeon) · Woman's health Gynecology, Birth control, oral contraceptive (Ortho Tri-Cyclen), menopause, osteoporosis, bone loss (Premarin/Prempro), breast cancer For more information, please visit www.medwrite-canada.com. Services Editing of tables and graphs Medical writing Project management Proofreading Substantive editing Products/Media Research Paper Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Journal Advertisement Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Abstract Poster Proceedings Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 210-490 Wilson Avenue Toronto, ON M3H 1T8 Phone 416-398-1333 Email flora.krasnoshtein@sympatico.ca Website http://www.medwrite-canada.com Caroline Kwiatkowska Region: Montreal Caroline Kwiatkowska, a Canadian-trained MD with an MBA, is an experienced medical writer and editor who founded BizMD. She practiced as a family physician for 8 years in Ontario. This was followed by 6 years of pharmaceutical experience working in top 10 pharma companies. During her work in the pharmaceutical industry, she found there was a need for knowledgeable medical writers, who not only have solid writing skills but also a clear understanding of the medical and business challenges. To address this need, she founded BizMD in September 2006. Clients appreciate her clear and concise documents. She is proficient at translating complex clinical data into clear messages for both scientific and lay audiences. For more information: www.bizmd.ca Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Investigator’s Brochure Integrated Efficacy/Safety Summary Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Abstract Proceedings Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications Regulatory Documents Market Access/Drug Formulary Documents CME Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address TBA Pierrefonds, QC TBA Phone 514-421-3725 Email caroline@bizmd.ca Website http://www.bizmd.ca Anthony Joel Lee Region: Eastern I specialize in podiatry, neurology, neuropsychology (dementia, schizophrenia, ADHD, anxiety disorders, cognitive behaviour), pharmacokinetics (prosthetic joint elution kinetics, and pharmacodynamics) molecular biology, immunology, and cellular biology. My key long-term research interests include: • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder • Executive functioning • Learning disabilities • Sustained vigilance and attention • Epilepsy • Depression • Schizophrenia • Dementia Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Proofreading Substantive editing Translation Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Investigator’s Brochure Integrated Efficacy/Safety Summary Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Abstract Proceedings Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Regulatory Documents CME Patient Education Materials Address 163 Dinian Street Toronto, ON M5M4K9 Phone 201-793-3988 Email anthonyjoellee@hotmail.com Website http://www.proz.com/profile/876755 Areti Malapetsas Region: Montreal I am a proficient medical/scientific editor with 15 years' experience editing and writing copy for various medical and scientific documents. I hold a BSc degree in Microbiology & Immunology (with Distinction) from McGill University, a BA degree in Psychology from Concordia University, and a certificate as a board-certified Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS). I am therefore well qualified to contribute to the development of your medical/scientific communications products. For more than 10 years, I worked as a research technician/assistant in an experimental medicine laboratory at the Lady Davis Institute–Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, researching the literature and staying abreast of the latest advances in leukemias and brain cancers. I also designed and performed experiments, as well as analyzed, wrote, and presented the data in the form of abstracts and posters at international conferences. For 8 years, I held various editorial positions, the latest being senior managing editor and associate director of quality assurance for a medical publishing company. In these roles, I was intricately involved in proofreading, copyediting, substantively editing, and fact-checking Web- and print-based medical education programs designed to deliver on-label drug information to physicians and other healthcare professionals (CME and promotional [medical markerting]). I also wrote 4,000-5,000 word reports—and developed the templates thereof—describing the impact of important medical conference news (press releases) and published articles for the busy physician community. During this time, I also worked on a freelance basis for European/Asian-based scientists, editing abstracts, posters, original manuscripts and review articles, referee reports, grant proposals, and book chapters submitted by non-native English-speaking authors. I also wrote several annotated research and review articles as well as two preclinical reports. With this work, I have gained experience editing/writing in the areas of immunology and infectious diseases, oncology, neurology, cardiology, diabetes, genomics, rheumatology, psychiatry, allergy, urology, gastroenterology, dermatology, women’s health, transplantation, developmental biology, stem cell biology, molecular biology, and structural biology. Some of the brands I’ve worked on include Lipitor, Crestor, Vytorin/Zetia, Caduet, NovoLog, Enbrel, Abatacept, Zyprexa, Cymbalta, Pataday, Singulair, Detrol LA, Maxalt, Copaxone, Avonex, Taxotere, Arimidex, Procrit, and Fuzeon. I am also always eager to edit/write in other areas, and welcome all opportunities to provide assistance in your communications needs. Finally, I also have samples that are available upon request. You can also look at my profile on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/areti-malapetsas/13/a14/3a9). Areti Services Editing of tables and graphs Medical writing Production editing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Clinical Study Report Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Press Release Abstract Poster Proceedings Publications Grant Proposals CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Address 8491 Ontario Street East Montreal, QC H1L 3E8 Phone 514-352-9752 Email aretim33@yahoo.ca Donalee Moulton Region: Atlantic Canada donalee Moulton has more than 25 years experience in medical and health care communications. As a professional writer and editor, donalee has prepared everything from brochures to booklets, newsletters to annual reports, websites to online newsletters, marketing kits to feature articles, manuals to users’ guides to PowerPoint Presentations. Her clients include the World Health Organization, the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation, the Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline, Abbott Laboratories, Pfizer Inc., Creative Wellness Solutions, the Canadian International Development Agency, the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation, Ocean Nutrition Canada, Merck Frosst, Capital Health, Health Canada, Life Sciences Development Association, and the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre. In addition to her communications work, donalee is a professional journalist. Her byline has appeared in more than 100 magazines and newspapers throughout North America including The Canadian Medical Association Journal, The Medical Post, , MD Canada, Canadian Nurse, Pharmacy Canada, Chronicle of Neurology and Psychiatry, Chronicle of Skin and Allergy, Chronicle of Cardiovascular Medicine, Urology Times, Plastic Surgery Today, Hospital News, and OHS Canada. donalee has also taught writing and communication for the past 20 years in a variety of programs including the Bachelor of Commerce Program at Dalhousie University and both the Certificate for Management and the Management Diploma Programs at Saint Mary's University. She also taught feature writing and news writing at Mount Saint Vincent University. Her freelance broadcasting work has been heard on CBC Radio and The Morning Show; she hosted the television show Like an Open Book and her work has been broadcast on CBC-TV. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Website Lay Journal Article Grant Proposals CME Patient Education Materials Address 265 Torrington Drive Halifax, NS B3M 2V3 Phone 902 443-9600 Fax 902 445-4364 Email quantum@eastlink.ca Sharon Nancekivell Region: Toronto Sharon Nancekivell has more than 18 years of experience as a medical editor and plain language consultant. Former director of Editorial Services, The Hospital for Sick Children, she is currently a freelance editor, writer, and plain language consultant. As an author's editor, Sharon has substantively edited and copyedited hundreds of articles and chapters for a wide range of academic journals and textbooks in the medical and health sciences. As a copyeditor, she has edited for Canadian medical journals such as the CMAJ, Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, and Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. She has also rewritten and edited more than 1000 health and patient information materials, and informed consents and other research-related materials in plain language for print and online publication. Sharon is also an assistant professor in the Division of Biomedical Communications, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. She has 30 years of experience designing and teaching courses in professional writing skills for learners at all levels in diverse settings, including university, college, and business. She has taught more than 100 workshops and seminars in scientific and medical writing, patient education, and plain language to nurses, clinicians, and other health care professionals; clinical and basic science researchers; graduate students; and professional medical editors and writers throughout Canada and the United States. Services Editing of tables and graphs Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Abstract Website Lay Journal Article Publications Patient Education Materials Address 38 Clinton Street Guelph, ON N1H 5G5 Phone 519-836-8713 Fax 519-836-8713 (call first) Email sharon.nancekivell@sympatico.ca Cedric Nazareth Region: Toronto • Physician by qualification, with ability to work across various therapeutic areas • CME programs, reviews, reports, backgrounders, brochures, newsletters, product monographs, product manuals, patient education, consumer education, training material and Powerpoint presentations Services Medical writing Substantive editing Products/Media Grant Proposal Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Sales Training Manual Abstract CME Patient Education Materials Address 63-1755 Rathburn Road East Mississauga, ON L4W 2M8 Phone 905-625-3558 Email cedricnazareth@yahoo.com Website http://www.cedricnazareth.com Liz Phillips Region: Toronto Liz is a seasoned healthcare communications professional with experience in pharmaceutical marketing, continuing health education (CHE) and interactive communications. As someone who has worked as both a pharmaceutical marketer and CHE provider, Liz understands the challenges pharmaceutical companies face and how to develop and implement CHE solutions to meet those challenges. What Liz Can Do for You Medical writing expertise. Liz is a skilled medical writer and editor with experience developing a wide range of CHE communication products. Whether you require an original manuscript or editorial assistance in improving the quality and clarity of communication, Liz can help you ensure your CHE meets the highest standards. CHE from concept to completion. Liz specializes in moving CHE programs from initial concept to sales force rollout. She is adept at project management, communicating and collaborating with physicians and key opinion leaders, meeting facilitation and accreditation. Liz is a CHE professional who can handle all the details of your project, ensuring strategic communication solutions that are delivered on time and on budget. Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Substantive editing Products/Media Research Paper Newsletter Slide Kit Advisory Board Meeting Summary Abstract Poster Website CME Patient Education Materials Address 105 Grenadier Road Toronto, ON M6R 1R1 Phone 416-535-3198 Email lizannephillips@me.com Angela Pirisi Region: Ontario BIO HIGHLIGHTS: •Two decades of experience as a medical writer •Strict adherence to project timelines •Delivery of high-quality content •Strong research and referencing skills •Well-versed in advertising acceptance code requirements I am a medical content specialist with a vast deal of experience in writing that ranges from a longstanding career in journalism to producing Web-based content, custom publishing, and marketing & promotions for many major pharmaceutical companies. As a result, I am well-versed in working in accordance with advertising acceptance code standards, liaising with end clients, and capturing product messaging, essentially boiling down medical information to an appropriate, user-friendly level for professionals or consumers. Therapeutic areas have included, but are not limited to: cardiovascular disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis, pain management, skin diseases, urology, breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, and growth hormone deficiency. In addition, as a seasoned journalist, I have been a North American correspondent for the Lancet, a reporter for HealthDay (Scout News), and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Disease Overview Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Press Release Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications Marketing/Sale Materials Patient Education Materials Address --- Hamilton , ON L8P 3Z2 Phone 905-527-9626 Email apirisi@cogeco.ca Thomas Riel Region: Montreal Senior Medical Writer, who has wide experience with a variety of scientific and technical documents in the Pharmaceutical industry primarily with Clinical Trials. I have researched, analyzed, written and edited Phase I and Phase III protocols, PK and/or PK/PD Phase I reports, informed consents, working instructions, SOPs, Investigational Brochures, online help and user documentation for pharmaceutical software, and Phase I and III Clinical reports. I helped setup and maintained a scientific hotline for a CRO. * Quick study with solid analytical and visualization skills. * Effective communicator with colleagues and clients. * Efficient at assessing a client's needs, and determining the scope of a project. * Excellent at researching, writing and editing documents in a timely manner. * Scientific expertise in clinical pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics relevant to Phase I studies. * Works autonomously. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Substantive editing Products/Media Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Investigator’s Brochure Product Monograph Drug/Disease Information Brochure Regulatory Documents Address 4528 Chateau Pierrefonds Pierrefonds, QC H9K 1L6 Phone 514-620-1041 Email tdr1958@gmail.com Keith Robertson Region: QC Keith Robertson acquired 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including technical and medical writing, before turning freelance. Coming from a research background, his primary area of expertise is neuroscience. Much of his recent work has been in Continuing Health Education and Sales Force Training, in various therapeutic areas. His career has been explaining complex medical concepts to laymen and professionals. This background allows him to partner with you to create programs you can have confidence in. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Substantive editing Products/Media Slide Kit Sales Training Manual CME Patient Education Materials Address - Montreal, Que - Phone 514-367-7366 Email keith@meducate.ca Baheya Sirry Region: Montreal I have over six years of medical writing experience, ranging from traditional medical education, to on-line CME, writing news stories and pharmaceutical advertising. My interest in medical writing started while I was writing my thesis for my Masters in Biochemistry which I obtained in 2003. I possess solid knowledge of the PAAB code and how to find alternatives to satisfy both the client and the PAAB. I have the ability to communicate to a physician or patient audience. I have worked in cardiology, rheumatology, psychiatry, HIV, nephrology and much more. I am fluent in English and French. Samples available on demand. Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Translation Products/Media White Paper Book Chapter Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Journal Advertisement Press Release Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Abstract Poster Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications CME Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 3790 oxford Brossard, QC J4Y2V9 Phone 514-984-7415 Email bsirry@gmail.com Website http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/baheya-sirry/21/471/931 Amanda Strong Region: Montreal Amanda has almost ten years experience as a freelance medical writer and almost 15 years experience writing for healthcare. She has a strong background in pahrmaceutical marketing and has worked extensively with the PAAB code. She currently focuses on covering advisory boards and medical conferences, as well as content development for multimedia projects. When not writing, she offers courses and workshops on medical writing and media literacy. Services Desktop publishing Journalistic writing Medical writing Products/Media White Paper Book Chapter Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Detail/Visual Aid Journal Advertisement Press Release Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Poster Proceedings Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Grant Proposals CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address Montreal, QC Phone 514-239-2736 Email info@medicalcommunications.ca Website http://http:www.medicalcommunications.ca Angela Styhler Region: Montreal Angela has an extensive scientific background in both industry and academia. She has excellent written communication skills in English with experience in writing action plans, standard operating procedures, applications for preclinical candidate compound submission, scientific presentations and scientific manuscripts. Angela has taken this experience and applied it to her career as a freelance medical and science writer. Among the many services she provides Angela specializes in journal abstract and article writing, slide kit preparation, poster presentations and white papers. Angela has developed expertise in diabetes, obesity, inflammatory diseases, immunology and infectious diseases. She always welcomes the opportunity to contribute to new projects and uses her strong scientific background to quickly learn about new therapeutic areas. Angela has excellent collaborative skills, flexibility and ability to work well with team members across several departments. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Products/Media White Paper Research Paper Slide Kit Detail/Visual Aid Abstract Poster Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications CME Patient Education Materials Address Montreal, QC Phone 514-825-5629 Email info@ASBiomed.com Website http://www.ASBiomed.com Katherin Vasilopoulos Region: Montreal My area of specialization is medical writing and narration/voice over for corporate presentations and videos, medical and pharmaceutical e-learning modules, and voicing news articles for podcasts. Clinical areas include oncology, HIV/AIDS, gastroenterology, psychiatry, MS, and cardiology. I can voice any medical text with ease because I understand the content, I offer a confident and professional voice, and I am very comfortable with complex medical or pharmacologic terminology. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in molecular biology, and certifications in journalism, voice training and audio engineering. I have held positions in medical writing, medical editing, webcast production of roundtable discussions and conference coverage, and have produced, hosted and broadcast medical news article summaries. Services Medical writing Production editing Proofreading Products/Media Detail/Visual Aid Sales Training Manual Abstract Website Publications CME Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Address Contact me by email and I will respond promptly to your request Brossard, QC JXX XXX Phone 514-xxx-xxxx Email katherinv@sympatico.ca Martha Watson Region: Toronto Services No services listed. Products/Media No products/media listed. Address 66 Manor Road East Toronto, ON M4S 1P8 Phone 416-932-1446 Fax 416-932-1447 Email mwatson5@sympatico.ca Carolyn Whiting Region: Toronto Vibrant and energetic medical writer with an Honours B.Sc. from McMaster University’s Biology and Pharmacology Program. I've had the opportunity to work on a large number of specialty products in the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries across a great spectrum of disease categories. • Rheumatology, Dermatology and Immunology • Oncology • Neurology • Virology and Infectious Diseases • Endocrinology and Diabetes • Reproductive Health • Cardiovascular • Cosmeceuticals I've written content for a variety of different medium and target audiences and take great pride in learning product key messaging and the critical mass of supporting clinical data. These skills ensure both brand identity and scientific fluency resonate with customers. Services Medical writing Products/Media Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Journal Advertisement Sales Training Manual Poster Drug/Disease Information Brochure CME Marketing/Sale Materials Patient Education Materials Address 49 Glenashton Drive Oakville, ON L6H 0E5 Phone 905-335-0600 Email carolyn@atwhiting.com Randall Willis Region: Toronto With experience in trade, scientific and medical publishing, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, and media relations, Randall can communicate any subject at any level to any audience •5+ years as a recognized voice of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries •10+ years of predicting and identifying market dynamics •15+ years of sales, marketing, and communications experience •20+ years of effectively communicating complex subjects to diverse audiences •20+ years of devising novel strategies and leading successful projects •20+ years of breaking down functional silos and eliciting collaboration Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Production editing Project management Substantive editing Products/Media White Paper Research Paper Clinical Study Report Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Journal Advertisement Press Release Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Poster Proceedings Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications Grant Proposals CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 405-50 John Street Toronto, ON M5V 3T5 Phone None listed Email rnlwillis@rogers.com Jane Wilson Region: Ottawa Member, Editors Association of Canada, and American Medical Writers Association Services offered: journalistic writing; substantive editing; stylistic and copy editing; production editing and proofreading. Graphic design available as an associate service, also translation and French editing. Awards: seven EXCEL awards for communications excellence from the International Association of Business Communications and National Silver Leaf Award for writing Excellence. Services Graphic design Journalistic writing Production editing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Translation Products/Media Clinical Study Report Press Release Lay Journal Article Patient Education Materials Address 2188 Carsonby Road West #RR3 North Gower, ON K0A 2T0 Phone 613-489-3591 Fax 613-489-3868 Email jane.wilson@ripnet.com

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