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.
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
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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)