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 Christine Albino Region: Montreal Christine D. Albino is a medical writer and editor based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She completed her MSc. in Pharmacology at the University of Toronto and her Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology at McGill University. Her background includes a mix of experiences from the business world and the science world: ranging from academic research, to primary and secondary market research, pharmaceutical marketing, as well as clinical research. In the past, she served as an external abstract reviewer for the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) symposiums. Clients include medical communications agencies, a not-for-profit international urological association, academia, and industry. Christine has written and edited content for online and print media, covering therapeutic areas/topics such as: ADHD, diabetes, cardiovascular (hypertension, dyslipidemia), evidence-based medicine, major depressive disorder, migraine, multiple sclerosis, oncology, hematology, HIV, low back pain, osteoporosis, pain, rheumatology, RTIs, VTE, urology, women's health. She is also open to working on new themes and therapeutic areas. If you would like to try a new way of presenting content and would like to inject some creativity in your projects, feel free to contact her. Connect with her via Linkedin: e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. She is open to new connections and to making new friends. Specialties 1. Continuing Medical Education 2. E-learning 3. Medical writing 4. Pharmaceutical marketing 5. Pitch presentations, conceptual design/titles, study acronyms 6. Sales Training Materials 7. Manuscript/book copyediting for medical journals and associations Training: 1. Clinical Research 2. E-learning Design 3. Educational Communication 4. Introduction to Training and Development (focus: Instructional Design) 5. PAAB Code 6. Pharmacoeconomics 7. IMS Audits (CompuScript, Xponent, CDTI, etc.) Professional Memberships: - Editor's Association of Canada - American Medical Writers Association - Council of Science Editors Association - Canadian Science Writers Association In 2012, Christine will pursue a certification program in Instructional Design. Services Medical writing Products/Media White Paper Research Paper Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Abstract Poster Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address N/A Montreal, QC H4A 2M9 Phone 514-465-0367 Email [email protected] Website http://www.christinealbino.com Stephen Arthur Region: British Columbia FREELANCE Biomedical Scientific Writer, Editor, and Illustrator EXPERIENCE CLIENT: New York University – Bluestone Center for Clinical Research, and Dept. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Feb 2010 - present Currently editing and developing biomedical research report manuscripts, critical review articles, illustrations, and NIH R01 research grant proposals. Focus is on endogenous molecular mediators of cancer pain, peripheral nociception, epigenetics, genomic and signaling pathways, regulation of receptor expression, endothelin and endocannabinoid receptors, surgical and molecular interventions, behavioral animal models, and pre-clinical and clinical translational research for development of novel analgesic drugs. "You have done a masterful job. This is perfect. Consider me thoroughly impressed." — Brian Schmidt, MD, PhD • Adept at improving the language, flow, structure, and clarity of manuscripts for research journals, scientific review articles, and research grant proposals • On the leading edge of writing NIH R01 proposals according to their new short form • Mastered the standards of Zieger’s Essentials of Writing Biomedical Research Papers, Hofmann’s Scientific Writing and Communication, and Gerin’s Writing the NIH Grant Proposal • Helped make grants interesting, creative, innovative and scientifically sound. • Hired to write systematic reviews from assigned literature searches • Produced clear conceptual illustrations of signaling pathways (design to finish) • Provided new hypotheses for investigators due to a high level of creative intuition • Developed and wrote successful arts grants totaling over $215,000 • Draws on a solid history of professional writing and communication in many genres: technical writer, creative writer, video script writer (training and documentaries), screenwriter, and animation film artist • Technical or substantive editor: understands the content to edit the content for structure, coherence, logic gaps, and factual accuracy, in addition to editing the language for diction, syntax, punctuation, and journal style. EDUCATION Master of Science (Physiology/neuroscience) University of British Columbia, Vancouver Master of Fine Arts (Film production/screenwriting) University of Southern California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Science (Zoology) University of British Columbia, Vancouver WRITING SAMPLES AND C.V. See a large number of writing samples at: www.sxa-portfolio.com. See full chronological C.V. at: www.linkedin.com/in/stephenxarthur. More pertinent samples available on request. (scientific medical, consultant, contractor, on contract, biology, life sciences, brain, cognition, cognitive) Services Editing of tables and graphs Graphic design Medical writing Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media White Paper Research Paper Book Chapter Grant Proposal Abstract Website Lay Journal Article Publications Grant Proposals Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Address 2351 Palmerston Avenue West Vancouver, BC V7V 2W2 Phone 604-926-9787 Email [email protected] Website http://www.sxa-portfolio.com Joanne Auchinachie, BSc BA Region: Toronto FREELANCE MEDICAL WRITER/EDITOR • Over 14 years of experience working as a writer/editor for med comms agencies in Toronto and London, UK. • Extensive experience writing a wide variety of materials. • Good knowledge of and experience preparing documents that adhere with the PAAB code. • Well acquainted with the AMA Manual of Style. • Strong work ethic and keen attention to detail. • Honours BSc (Biology) BA (English), McMaster University, Hamilton. THERAPY AREAS • Asthma • Cancer (cervical, GI) • CVD • Constipation • Dermatology (psoriasis) • Diabetes (prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 ) • GERD/ulcers • Immunology • Infectious disease/vaccines (cholera, traveller’s diarrhea, tyhpoid, cervical cancer) • Mental health (depression/anxiety) • Osteoporosis • Public health policy WRITING EXAMPLES • Type 1 diabetes elearning module: http://www.effectivediabetesmanagement.com/elearning/ • Type 1 diabetes slide set: http://www.effectivediabetesmanagement.com/data/file/Reducing_Risk_in_Type_1_Diabetes_A_Practical_Approach.ppt • News writing: http://nationalhealthwatch.ca/first-provincial-first-nations-health-authority-established-in-bc/ EDITING EXAMPLES • theheart.org: http://www.theheart.org/article/1310273.do • Journal of Hand Surgery: http://jhs.sagepub.com/ Services Medical writing 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 Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Publications CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address Toronto, ON Phone Email [email protected] Ora Judith Baer Region: Toronto 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; training and supervising staff; and conceptualizing, planning, and organizing professional development workshops and seminars. Reading knowledge of French, fluency in Hebrew. Proficient in statistical methods and in Microsoft Office Suite. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Translation Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Drug/Disease Monograph Press Release Abstract Proceedings Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications CME Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 46 Meadowbrook Road #6 Toronto, ON M6B 2S6 Phone 416-256-1617 Fax 416-256-7047 Email [email protected] Gabrielle Bauer Region: Toronto I'm a highly experienced (16+ years), multiple-award-winning medical writer with expertise in a broad range of media, from accredited CME modules and slide decks to needs assessments, educational supplements, meeting reports, patient information materials and consumer health articles. I work with Canadian and international clients. I pride myself on the quality and professionalism of my work and have a binder of testimonials from satisfied clients. I've appended my resume to this profile and will be happy to provide references/samples upon request. RESUME (text-only format) 21 Sonneck Square, Toronto, Ontario M1E 1A8 Tel/Fax: (416) 264-8231/-8233 e-mail: [email protected] GABRIELLE BAUER Medical & Healthcare Writer/Editor (1993-present) CURRICULUM VITAE Print Materials for Physicians and Other Health Professionals • Continuing Medical Education materials (single-sponsor, multi-sponsor, unsponsored): prepare CME modules, educational supplements, and slide decks about numerous disease states and therapeutic interventions (see p.2) • Meeting reports: Attend and report on scientific meetings throughout North America • National trade publications (Canadian Healthcare Manager, Medical Post, Pharmacy Practice, etc.): write feature articles, profiles, sponsored supplements • Newsletters: Wellness newsletter focusing on management of common chronic diseases (Wellesley Therapeutics) • Longer documents: Arthritis as it Happens (booklet sponsored by Merck Inc.), Canadian Digestive Health Foundation Prevalence & Impact Report, Canadian Institute for Health Information Childhood Obesity Report Print Materials for Consumers • Mainstream consumer magazines (Macleans, Chatelaine, Canadian Living, Reader’s Digest, etc.): write feature articles, service pieces and educational supplements about current health issues • Specialty consumer magazines (Diabetes Dialogue, Arthritis News, Healthy Woman, etc.): write feature articles, patient information pieces, and educational supplements • Longer documents: Booklets about arthritis, diabetes, influenza and mental health in the workplace Web Content • Sexualityandu.ca (SOGC website): wrote sections on sexual orientation and diversity • WebMD.ca: wrote feature articles about topical health challenges (website no longer active) Other Writing • Needs Assessments: full-length documents (10 to 100 pages) for medical communications companies and professional associations • Healthcare marketing materials: customized surveys for professional associations • Media guide: 16-page media guide about antibiotic resistance in Canada • Employer manuals: print and online manuals about diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and influenza in the workplace • Annual reports: articles and vignettes for Hospital for Sick Children annual reports Editing & Project Management • Medical editing: Edited educational materials written by/for doctors and other health professionals • Thompson Healthcare Communications (1993-94): Managing editor Education & Memberships • B.Sc., Honours Biochemistry, McGill University (Very High Distinction, Moe J. Polisuk Award) • Member of the American Medical Writers’ Association (Canadian Chapter) PROFESSIONAL AWARDS • KRW National Trade Magazine Award (Silver), for the pharmacy article Are You Doing Drugs? (1996) • Canadian Nurses Association Media Award for the health article You. Live and Undrugged (2000) • National Magazine Award (Silver), for the public-health article A Real Lifesaver (2002) • National Magazine Award (Silver), for the health-economic article The Cost of Conception (2003) • KRW National Trade Magazine Award (Gold), for the health article More than Skin Deep (2003) • KRW National Trade Magazine Award (Silver), for the education article In Character (2009) Pharmaceutical clients (via healthcare publishers or medical communications agencies) Abbott, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, GlaxoSmithKline, Hoffman LaRoche, Janssen-Ortho, LEO, Merck Frosst-Schering, Novartis, Paladin, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Purdue, sanofi-aventis, Schering-Plough, Servier, Shire, Solvay, Teva, Wyeth Disease states covered in written and edited materials Diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, asthma, COPD, obesity, oncology, multiple sclerosis, infertility, hormone replacement therapy, andropause, community-acquired pneumonia, gastrointestinal disorders, pertussis, antibiotic resistance, atopic dermatitis, benign uterine conditions, urinary incontinence, anxiety, depression, women’s health, midlife health, and attention deficit disorder, among others Demonstrated expertise and assets • Analytical cast of mind: Comfortably translate raw data into meaningful verbal reports • Strong organizational skills: Routinely juggle multiple simultaneous projects, consistently meeting deadlines and quality objectives • Strong project management skills: Routinely work with doctors and other health professionals to draft, edit and finalize documents; while a full-time editor, assigned articles and art, selected photographs, and oversaw final layout for several publications geared to health professionals and consumers • Solid research and referencing skills: Extract medical information from various databases (e.g., PubMed, Cochrane, UpToDate.com) and organize references using tools such as Reference Manager • High proficiency in reading and interpreting scientific materials: Read and extract meaning from numerous scientific journal articles • Excellent command of English grammar and style: Obtained a top result on Prentice Hall’s rigorous editing test; extensive experience adapting style to various audiences and specifications • Bilingual: Fluent in oral/written French; can conduct interviews in French and translate French materials • Comfortable with public speaking: Have discussed health and other issues on several radio/TV programs References • Deirdre Maclean, editor, Rogers Custom Health Publishing (416-764-3682, [email protected]) • Catherine Mulvale, executive director, Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (905-829-3949, [email protected]) • Lynda Cranston, senior writer/editor, Foundation for Medical Practice Education (McMaster University) (416-465-9213, [email protected]) • Elizabeth Garel, former editor, Arthritis News & Diabetes Dialogue (416-465-5490, [email protected]) • Pat Rich, director of online publications, Canadian Medical Association (613-731-8610 #1694, [email protected]) SAMPLE LINKS • www.medicalpost.com/images/reportfromacrm2008.pdf: Medical Post supplement reporting on the 2008 American College of Rheumatology meeting, with a focus on fibromyalgia • http://www.benefitscanada.com/microsites/diabetesintheworkplace/images/Diabetes_Workplace_0710-print.pdf: Benefits Canada print & online supplement about diabetes in the workplace • www.chmonline.ca/images/April2004/SARS Lessons.pdf: Canadian Healthcare Manager article about lessons from SARS • www.evalu8.org/staticpage?page=review&siteid=2733: MD Pulse (Canadian Medical Association publication) article about results of physician survey TESTIMONIALS “This has to be the most comprehensive, excellent publication on rheumatoid arthritis I have ever seen.” Linda Wilhelm (2010), arthritis patient advocate “It’s unanimous. We LOVE the work you are doing for us. Thanks, thanks, thanks.” Catherine Mulvale (2010), executive director, Canadian Digestive Health Foundation “In addition to your excellent writing, you brought strong analytical skills to the content development, which was a big help.” Scott Barbeau (2010), account manager, Complete Medical Communications “I was very pleased with your needs assessment. You did an incredibly thorough job, thank you so much. I also shared it with our president and he agreed with my assessment.” Rick Abbot (2010), vice president of educational programming, The Pharmacom Group “You wrote a great article on fibromyalgia. Your depth of knowledge really shows. It should be mandated reading for every family doctor, among others.” Maureen Lewis (2009), family therapist and executive coach “Your writing is excellent. It would have taken me four years to write [this review article].” Dr. Joel Bordman (2009), Medical Director, Complex Pain Program, First Steps Medical Clinics “My go-to girl, Gabrielle Bauer, is by far the best writer and best freelancer I’ve ever worked with.” Nancy Kuyumcu (2008), Editor, Working Well magazine “This is very well written. You are definitely a quick study.” Dr. Robert Reid (2007), Chair, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Queens University “The piece was wonderful. Thanks so much for your hard and excellent work.” Sarah Ternoway (2006), Script Medical Writing “A wonderful piece and another seamless editing experience.” Caroline Connell (2006), Editor, Today’s Parent magazine “Really nice, Gabrielle. Always a pleasure to work with a pro!” Beth Thompson (2006), Editor, Glow magazine “Thanks very much. It looks and reads wonderfully well. You are so my hero.” Deirdre Maclean (2006), Editor, Rogers Custom Health/Medical Communications “The article is excellent. I appreciate that you made me sound more articulate than I was on the phone.” Dr. Ron Sigal (2004), diabetes researcher and Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Ottawa Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Press Release Sales Training Manual Abstract 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 [email protected] 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. Writing of manuscripts for submission as well as news articles, training materials and plain-language material for the public. Editing of manuscripts and a wide variety of publications and information. Concordance editing (English-French) and verification of translation (English to French and French to English). Associated with translators and editors in both languages. Publishing consulting for scientific publishers (editorial and production processes, software, workflow, business issues). Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Translation Editing of tables and graphs 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 [email protected] Website http://carolynjbrown.wordpress.com Marlene Busko Region: QC I have 15 years of diverse experience as a medical writer and editor. I have written numerous news stories and reports from journal articles and medical conferences. Over 300 of my news stories about topics in psychiatry, nephrology, cardiology, and neurology are posted on the Web site www.Medscape.com. I have also written PAAB-approved advertorials, and I have revised training materials for pharmaceutical sales specialists. My editing skills include substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading. I have edited many articles, often from non-native English-speaking authors, for peer-reviewed journals of urology and ophthalmology, and I was managing editor for a newsletter about transplantation. I am comfortable writing or editing text about any therapeutic area. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Newsletter Slide Kit Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Abstract Website CME Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address N/A St Laurent, QC H4L 2X8 Phone 514-747-6846 Email [email protected] Barbara Cadario Region: NW Chapter Barbara Cadario Pharmacist PLUS - pharmaceutical scientist, writer, editor, and educator Barbara Cadario is a dedicated, dynamic pharmacist with a successful track record of consistently improving healthcare by providing accurate, impartial information in her roles as a writer, editor and teacher. A truly unique professional, her keen insight into pharmaceutics comes from her solid grounding in science, including laboratory experimentation, which has allowed her to build on existing foundations and set a new course in various areas of drug safety. For over two decades, Barbara has written and edited a Canadian manual on drug therapy, and was ultimately appointed as editor. In its 5th edition, this book remains popular with healthcare professionals, and is a required text for university undergraduate pharmacy students. A strong scientific approach has been a key to her success in drug information. On every project that Barbara has led, she has not only increased revenue for the department, she has also identified strategic opportunities. In the area of adverse drug reactions, she identified a unique need, which led to the creation of a new university course on drug safety. Most recently, Barbara was appointed as the pharmacy representative to a province-wide coalition for the prevention of harmful falls in the elderly. With the goal of reducing medication-related falls, Barbara researched and wrote the first provincial guideline on this topic, with a concise, two page format that is easily used by disparate groups of healthcare workers. Her talent in evaluating scientific literature and organizing the information has been honed by years of experience. Barbara enjoys the arts and in her spare time works towards a degree in visual art at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Barbara holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, as well as a B.Sc.(Hon), from the University of Toronto, and an MSc in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of British Columbia. She has been a long-time contributor of knowledge and expertise to the education of undergraduate and graduate pharmacists, as well as a supporter of the drug information needs of practicing pharmacists, physicians and nurses. Services Desktop publishing Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Disease Overview Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Newsletter Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Abstract Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications CME Patient Education Materials Address 402-2148 West Second Avenue Vancouver, BC V6K 1H6 Phone 604-732-9172 Email [email protected] Martha Charney Region: ON Specialty in pharmacokinetics and toxicokinetics. Services Editing of tables and graphs 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 [email protected] Donna Coffin Region: QC Hello! I am a clinical epidemiologist and a medical writer, with more than 15 years experience in the areas of epidemiology and biostatistics, evidence-based research, clinical research and regulatory writing. In 2009, I established Boolean Research Consulting Services to offer epidemiological and medical writing services to the health care industry. I am a trained review author for conducting systematic reviews of the literature (Cochrane Collaboration) and I have served as an external clinical reviewer of the clinical effectiveness of new pharmaceutical agents (for CADTH). All of my work adheres to the most recent and appropriate GCP and ICH guidelines and the guidelines of good reporting of research studies: CONSORT, PRISMA, EQUATOR. I have worked in all aspects of the drug review process and have extensive experience in the following areas: Critical Appraisal & Synthesis of the Medical Literature - Critical appraisal of the evidence, assessment of risk of bias, and synthesis of research studies. - Systematic reviews of the literature, health technology assessments (HTA). - Conduct evidenced based assessments (systematic review of the literature) of the comparative literature on new pharmaceutical agents. Clinical trial protocols - Advise on development of objectives, operational definition of endpoints, eligibility criteria, appropriate study design and methodology and statistical analysis. Clinical research documentation - Development of case report forms (CRF), informed consents and all other clinical regulatory documentation. Clinical study reports (CSR) - Write CSRs adhering to FDA & Health Canada Guidelines. Manuscripts - Develop, write and edit manuscripts based on raw data, CSR or summary statistics. Clinical summaries - for submission to government agencies (Health Canada, FDA) or other regulatory bodies (on behalf of pharmaceutical companies). Memberships Canadian Society for Epidemiology & Biostatistics Cochrane Collaboration Cochrane Group: Methods Bias Group American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Canadian Medical Writers Association (AMWA-Canada) My client list includes government agencies, pharmaceuticals & medical device companies and academics. If you are looking for an experienced epidemiologist and medical writer, please contact me ! Thank you. [email protected] www.BooleanResearch.com Services Editing of tables and graphs Medical writing Project management Products/Media Research Paper Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Advisory Board Meeting Summary Abstract Publications Regulatory Documents Address 463 Elm Westmount, QC H3Y 3H9 Phone 514-943-1664 Email [email protected] Website http://www.BooleanResearch.com Carol Duthie Region: Montreal I specialize in 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 meeting reports, articles, newsletters, summary proceedings documents and other symposium reports, as well as slide kits, case studies and similar educational modules. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Website http://www.biomedicaleditor.com Dimitri Fitsialos Region: Toronto Services Editing of tables and graphs Indexing Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Proofreading Products/Media White Paper Research Paper 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 Advisory Board Meeting Summary Abstract Poster Drug/Disease Information Brochure Publications Regulatory Documents CME Patient Education Materials Address First Canadian Place - 100 King St. West Suite 5600 Toronto, ON M5X 1C9 Phone 416-200-0455 Email [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Kinneret Globerman Region: ON Words are the tools of my trade. With 25+ years of experience, I can help you put your best word forward. I can distill highly technical information into plain language text, and write and edit anything from corporate reports and newsletters to feature articles, brochures, patient information, and web text. I am a full-time copy-editor with the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, and the sole proprietor of ProWrite -- a freelance writing and editing service. I have written feature articles for a variety of magazines and publications, including Diabetes Dialogue, Tabaret, Ottawa Magazine, City Woman, and the Ottawa Citizen. I am currently the freelance editor for Healthwise Ottawa -- a healthy lifestyles magazine -- and have also edited documents on various subjects, including climate change in Africa, arsenic findings in Yellowknife, and auricular medicine. Visit me on LinkedIn, and follow me on Twitter: @Pro_Write. I'll help you put your best word forward. (TM) Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Production editing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media Clinical Study Report Newsletter Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Press Release Abstract Poster Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications CME Marketing/Sale Materials Patient Education Materials Address 600 - 865 Carling Avenue Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Phone 613-226-2553 ext 231 Email [email protected] Peter Janiszewski Region: Toronto PhD graduate with a strong medical communications background: - Authored 16 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 12 abstracts, and a book chapter. - Developed numerous slide kits and posters for scientific conference presentations. - Edited scientific manuscripts written by non-English speaking researchers. - 2+ years of experience writing for newspapers, blogs, websites, and social media. Expertise in the following therapeutic areas: obesity, oncology, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, urology, and erectile dysfunction. Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Web page design and/or programming Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Grant Proposal Clinical Study Report Newsletter Slide Kit Press Release Abstract Poster Website Lay Journal Article Publications Grant Proposals Address 207 Niagara Drive Oshawa, ON L1G 8A8 Phone 905-723-6130 Email [email protected] Website http://www.peterjaniszewski.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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Website http://www.akfmedical.com Ludmila Kovtiuh Region: Toronto Business-savvy, result oriented PhD Scientist with 15 years of hands-on management experience in clinical research and medical/regulatory/scientific writing. Extensive experience in IND, NDA, ANDA, and BLA submissions preparation, including authoring protocols (Phase 1-3), investigator’s brochures, clinical study reports, clinical overviews, and integrated summaries of safety and efficacy. Outstanding leadership, project, team, and vendor management skills combined with the exceptional ability working on multiple projects under pressure while meeting project timelines. SPECIALTIES: FDA/TPD/EMEA submissions and related clinical documentation development. Research areas/diseases: oncology, pain management, rheumatology, vaccines, virology, immunology/central nervous system, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases. Services Editing of tables and graphs Medical writing Project management Proofreading Substantive editing Translation 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 Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Abstract Poster Proceedings Drug/Disease Information Brochure Publications Regulatory Documents Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 46 Manorhampton Dr Etobicoke, ON M9P 1E2 Phone 416-240-1406 Email [email protected] 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 [email protected] Website http://www.medwrite-canada.com Jane Mijovic Kondejewski Region: Montreal I am an experienced Medical Writer with a strong background in medical research. I am a PhD scientist. After eight years in the laboratory I became involved in publication planning and research strategy development. I am now responsible for grant writing and manuscript co-ordination at the Perinatal Research Centre at the University of Alberta Canada. I have research and writing experience in all areas of women’s health especially physiology, endocrinology, molecular biology, obstetrics, gynecology, and perinatology. I have published extensively in peer-reviewed medical science journals and have made award winning presentations at many international medical conferences. Presently, I run my own Medical Communications company, InScience Editors (www.inscience-editors.com). Through this company, and with the considerable expertise of the writers and editors that work for me, my mission is to disseminate knowledge about advances in medical research; to translate discoveries made through medical research into products, and changes in policy and practice; and to use multimedia to raise awareness about health issues to a wide-variety of end-users. At InScience Editors, we edit and write research proposals, grant applications, abstracts, manuscripts, reviews, book chapters, and books. We use multimedia to develop brochures, congress materials, slide kits, continuing medical education materials, and promotional items for marketing. InScience Editors are scientists with over 25 years experience in medical writing. Our areas of expertise include aging, allergy/asthma, assay development, biochemistry, biomarkers, cardiovascular medicine, chemistry, dermatology, endocrinology, epidemiology, genetics, hematology, infectious diseases, medical imaging, molecular biology, neuroscience, oncology, personalized medicine, pediatrics, pulmonary medicine, proteomics, psychiatric medicine, sleep medicine, structural biology, and women’s health. We have provided Drug Information for the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center; material for the American Heart Association, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American College of Emergency Physicians; and Continuing Medical Education multimedia including textbooks, slides, videos, and CDs. We have submitted grants to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). I have excellent communication skills and a wealth of expertise to offer through my company. I am unique as my expertise and company provides a complete service that encompasses the writing and presentation of scientific documents with a research, educational, or commercial orientation. Services Desktop publishing Editing of tables and graphs Indexing Medical writing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Products/Media White Paper Research Paper Book Chapter Grant Proposal Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Investigator’s Brochure Product Monograph Disease Overview Summary Newsletter Slide Kit Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Press Release Advisory Board Meeting Summary Sales Training Manual Abstract Poster Proceedings Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications Grant Proposals CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 2341 Paddock St Lazare, QC J7T 2B1 Phone 450-458-3541 Email [email protected] Website http://www.inscience-editors.com 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Website http://www.cedricnazareth.com Irene Pan Region: Montreal Irene is a clinical research professional and a medical writer. With solid training in epidemiology and biostatistics, she also offers services in research protocol development and statistical analysis. 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 Book Chapter Grant Proposal 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 Drug/Disease Information Brochure Lay Journal Article Publications Grant Proposals Regulatory Documents Market Access/Drug Formulary Documents CME Marketing/Sale Materials Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 68 Graham Boulevard Mont-Royal, QC H3P 2C1 Phone 514.862.2982 Fax 514.848.1904 Email [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Nathalie Ross Region: QC Nathalie Ross, Ph.D., RAC, has been a freelance writer since 1997. She offers bilingual services in medical and regulatory writing. Her professional expertise and academic background cover the pharmaceutical/medical devices, environmental and food industries. Her communications include over 100 scientific articles, conference proceedings, posters and presentations, radio interviews, trade and consumer magazines articles, and technical publications. EXPERIENCE For over 5 years, she worked full-time for an internationally recognized firm specializing in Regulatory Affairs: - Managed a large number of clinical trial applications (including investigator’s brochures) and new drug submissions (including product monographs and new substances notifications) for Health Canada and the Food and Drug Administration, mainly in the therapeutic areas of gastroenterology and oncology. -Prepared applications for new medical device licences and investigational device exemptions for orthopaedic, cardiovascular, dental, and plastic surgery medical devices. Between 2000 and 2006, she worked as a research scientist (Environment Canada) and as an associate professor (University of Ottawa); her teaching and research interests focused on biotechnologies. Her scientific writing activities included: literature searches, grant proposals, research papers, course notes, abstracts, posters and conference proceedings. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION • B.Sc.A., Food Sciences, Université Laval (Quebec, Canada) • M.Sc.A., Food Sciences, Université Laval (Quebec, Canada) • Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Environmental Biotechnology), École Polytechnique de Montréal (Montreal, Canada) • Certificate, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations, Seneca College (Toronto, Canada) • Certificate, Writing for Publication, Mohawk College (Hamilton, Canada) • Regulatory Affairs Certified (RAC), Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) Portfolio and more information on services available at: www.nathalieross.com. Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Substantive editing Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Investigator’s Brochure Product Monograph Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Slide Kit Abstract Poster Proceedings Lay Journal Article Publications Grant Proposals Regulatory Documents Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Address - Montreal, QC - Phone 514-912-0026 Email [email protected] Website http://www.nathalieross.com Martha Ruben Region: Ottawa Services offered: Accurate and reliable writing, editing and/or translation of documents and papers in medicine and biology; i.e. analysis of scientific/medical data; writing, editing and proofreading of papers, abstracts and posters for peer-reviewed journals and meetings; review published literature; Internet searches; writing of guidelines, training material, patient education notes, communications to health professionals; English-Spanish translations. Credits: Medical degree (U of Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay), PhD in Medical Sciences (McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario) and more than 20 years of research and writing experience (Virology and Molecular Biology), with publications in Nature, Journal of Virology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, etc. Services Editing of tables and graphs Graphic design Medical writing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Translation Products/Media White Paper Research Paper Book Chapter Disease Overview Summary Slide Kit Abstract Poster Proceedings Website Lay Journal Article Publications Grant Proposals CME Scientific Congress/Symposium-related Material Patient Education Materials Address 25-2415 Southvale Crescent Ottawa, ON K1B 4T9 Phone 613-523 3011 Erin Russell Region: Ottawa Erin Russell is an epidemiologist, health researcher, and medical writer. Erin has completed a BSc. in Immunology, Biochemistry and Physiology from McGill University and a MSc. in Epidemiology and Community Medicine from the University of Ottawa. Her background includes work with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the National Advisory Community on Immunization (NACI), and the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). Erin volunteers as Editorial Assistant for the Canadian Society of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CSEB) Bulletin. Erin has written and edited content on a variety of medical topics, including, but not limited to: • Antiplatelet agents in the secondary prevention of vascular events in adults undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); • Auditory screening and hearing loss prevention; • Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines; • Immune response to hepatitis B vaccination; • Large volumetric infusion pumps; • Medical isotopes and other imaging modalities; • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV); • Transmission of blood borne pathogens. Services Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Project management Products/Media Research Paper Abstract Poster Publications Address n/a Ottawa, ON K1W 0C9 Phone 613-818-8457 Email [email protected] Bhavesh Shah Region: Toronto-Mississauga Graduate in Health Science with Diploma in Clinical Research Over 4 years of experience in developing clear, concise and high quality scientific documents intended for regulatory submissions (CSR [Ph I-III], IB, Safety and Efficacy Summaries) Effectively communicated and liaised for development of Risk Management Plans (RMP) and Development Safety Update Reports (DSUR) ensuring timely publishing of final reports Successfully lead and managed Patient Narrative Projects (20 to 2500 narratives per project) Services Editing of tables and graphs Medical writing Products/Media Clinical Study Report Investigator’s Brochure Integrated Efficacy/Safety Summary Clinical Efficacy/Safety Summary Regulatory Documents Address 3143 Caulfield Cres Mississauga, ON L5M 6J8 Phone 416-727-0928 Email [email protected] 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 [email protected] Website http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/baheya-sirry/21/471/931 Jodi Smith Region: Western I am a medical writer based in Winnipeg, Canada. I have a PhD in Pharmacology and extensive experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, with IND, NDA and BLA submissions. My experience also includes writing and editing scientific manuscripts. I have 10 years of experience writing and editing regulatory and pharmaceutical documents including: CTD sections, clinical study reports, investigator's brochures, protocols, informed consent forms, and product labeling. I have written regulatory submission documents for the US FDA, Health Canada, and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). I have also written and edited scientific manuscripts for publication; my scientific editing experience also includes editing research manuscripts for researchers whose first language is not English. My subject areas of expertise include hepatology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, immunology, hematology, physiology and pharmacology. I am committed to providing quality results in a timely manner. Services Journalistic writing Medical writing Production editing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing 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 Abstract Drug/Disease Information Brochure Regulatory Documents Address 19 Edna Perry Way Winnipeg, MB R3W 0B2 Phone 204-470-8749 Email [email protected] 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 [email protected] Website http://www.ASBiomed.com Jennifer Teague 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 Ansely Wong Region: Toronto I have been a medical writer for nearly five years, with experience writing and editing health reports, web content, press releases, general health articles, interactive science learning systems, academic manuscripts, clinical protocols, and informed consent forms. Prior to medical writing, I earned my Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and English at the University of Toronto and worked in clinical and epidemiological research coordination for over four years at major teaching hospitals in Toronto. I have excellent written communication skills and have extensive experience writing scientific summaries in plain language and adapting materials for a variety of intended audiences and platforms. My specialties include organizing large volumes of information, creating persuasive arguments through structure and flow in text, simplifying complex scientific ideas and language without losing context, and using appropriate tone, vocabulary, and level of detail for target audiences. I am passionate about improving patient education and health literacy. Feel free to contact me by email with any writing/communication queries. LinkedIn Profile: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/anselywong Services Desktop publishing Editing of tables and graphs Journalistic writing Medical writing Proofreading Stylistic and copy editing Substantive editing Web page design and/or programming Products/Media Research Paper Book Chapter Grant Proposal Clinical Study Protocol Clinical Study Report Disease Overview Summary Drug/Disease Monograph Detail/Visual Aid Press Release Abstract Website Drug/Disease Information Brochure Publications Regulatory Documents CME Patient Education Materials Address 1040 Gerrard St E Toronto, ON M4M 1Z5 Phone 416-662-1347 Email [email protected]

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