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Stephen Daniels

Stephen Daniels

Ottawa,ON

Summary

A passionate scientific and medical writer with an extensive publication and scholarship record. Substantial oratory experience including advocacy for funding from public and private stakeholders. Leadership experience and seamless integration in large diverse groups.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Medical & Scientific Writer

Brett Melanson
2023.11 - Current
  • Provision of medical writing services to biotechnology companies
  • Completed three Clinical Data Assessments using MEDDEV criteria
  • Synthesized complex scientific information and delivered high-quality written content
  • Leveraged extensive research expertise in conducting literature reviews to synthesize complex topics into simplified and informative statements
  • Performed academic literature searches using online scholarly databases (PubMed, Google Scholar) and refined search strategies.

Postdoctoral Fellow

University Of Ottawa
2021.02 - 2023.09
  • Leveraged research skills to synthesize complex scientific information related to reward processing and pharmacology of antidepressants
  • Contributed to medical grant writing, providing strategic and technical writing expertise
  • Lead project streams exploring role of subcortical and cortical brain regions in response to antidepressants
  • Mentored graduate students providing guidance and support in their research activities
  • Published two peer-reviewed manuscripts in high-impact scientific journals.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Psychology, University of Guelph
2015.09 - 2019.01
  • Instructed weekly seminars in various subjects, including scientific writing, statistical analysis, and neuroanatomy
  • Facilitated learning for 25–70 students per seminar, displaying effective communication and teaching skills
  • Demonstrated expertise in multiple areas, including behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and cognitive neuroscience
  • Assisted students in developing their writing, analytical, and presentation skills through personalized guidance and feedback.

Education

Ph.D. - Psychology & Neuroscience

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
06.2020

Master of Science - Psychology & Neuroscience

University of Guelph
Guelph
07.2015

B.A. - [Honours] Psychology

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON
05.2013

Skills

  • SPSS statistics
  • Prism GraphPad
  • R Studio
  • Sigma Plot
  • Corel Draw
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

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  • Doctoral Researcher, 09/2017, 10/2021, Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, Proven track scientific writing excellence, resulting in 12 publications (seven first author) in peer-reviewed journals, Managed and coordinated research projects from study design to publication, displaying strong organizational and prioritization skills, Analyzed, interpreted, and disseminated data in scientific publications, international conferences, and media outlets, Established strong working relationships with key opinion leaders in the pharmaceutical treatments of mood disorders, Secured approximately CAD 90,000 in scholarships/bursaries to support doctoral research, Collaborated in grant development, conducting in-depth budget planning, personnel allocation, and project management for incoming laboratory trainees
  • Graduate Student Representative, 09/2016, 08/2019, Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, Elected as representative of graduate students in the Psychology department, Liaison between graduate students and faculty, Disseminated important information to both students and faculty, Addressed student concerns related to mental health and financial compensation and presented these issues to faculty

Custom

  • NSERC Canadian Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral (CGS-D): $70,000 (2017-2019)
  • NSERC Student Ambassador Grant: $1,000 (2018)
  • Deans Tri-Council Scholarship – University of Guelph: $10,000 (2017-2019)
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral: $15,000 (2016-2017)
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship – Masters: $15,000 (2014-2015)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Freelance Medical & Scientific Writer

Brett Melanson
2023.11 - Current

Postdoctoral Fellow

University Of Ottawa
2021.02 - 2023.09

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Psychology, University of Guelph
2015.09 - 2019.01

Ph.D. - Psychology & Neuroscience

University of Guelph

Master of Science - Psychology & Neuroscience

University of Guelph

B.A. - [Honours] Psychology

Wilfrid Laurier University
Stephen Daniels