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Experienced medical writer, consultant, and advisor with over a decade of expertise in clinical medicine and research

Profile Summary

With a diverse background encompassing healthcare and business consulting, I bring over a decade of experience as a medical writer dedicated to producing high-quality written content. My experiences now span roles requiring managing complex projects, driving enterprise growth, and overseeing research and product development initiatives for successful company launches and community program rollouts. I have a proven track record in programming, client engagement, and strategic communication with stakeholders, ensuring that all parties are aligned and informed. As a resourceful and driven professional, I am a team player who thrives in both independent and collaborative environments where I can hone skills and contribute my insights and receive feedback openly. —- Medical Writing Skills - Expertise in producing high-quality medical manuscripts with integrity and rigor¹. - Ability to translate complex technical data and concepts into accessible content for diverse audiences². - Experience in writing scoping review manuscripts to provide evidence for product development stages³. - Proficient in creating marketing content, grant applications, and regulatory correspondence⁴. - Knowledge of PRISMA and Cochrane’s rapid scoping review guidelines⁵. - Technical content production summarizing cases and communications between healthcare professionals⁶. Consulting Skills - Private client consultation services, including medical advisory, patient advocacy, and expectation management⁷. - Design of evidence-based support plans and timeline mapping for care management⁸. - Strong client engagement skills, connecting clients to relevant healthcare services and resources. - Experience in fostering team collaboration and mentoring junior team members. - Proven ability to generate leads and develop client relationships through engaging presentations. Advisory Services - Medical expertise provided during product development, focusing on user experience and clinical relevance. - Implementation of agile methodologies for evaluating healthcare applications and programs⁹. - Strong background in strategic communication with stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and business leaders. - Proven track record in conducting interdisciplinary collaboration and presenting cases at international conferences. Additional Skills - Proficient in various project management software, databases, Salesforce, and application development. - Experience with programming (Python) and familiarity with XML and Jira. Resources: 1. Expertise in Producing High-Quality Medical Manuscripts: International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). "Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals." Available at: [ICMJE Recommendations](http://www.icmje.org/recommendations/browse/roles-and-responsibilities/). 2. Translating Complex Data into Accessible Content: J. M. McCaffery et al. "The Role of Health Literacy in Patient Understanding of Health Information." Journal of Health Communication, 2013; 18(5): 559-579. doi:10.1080/10810730.2012.748777. 3. Writing Scoping Review Manuscripts: M. M. Tricco et al. "PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR): Checklist and Explanation." Annals of Internal Medicine, 2018; 169(7): 467-473. doi:10.7326/M18-8502. 4. Creating Marketing Content and Grant Applications: A. O'Brien. "Writing a Successful Grant Application." Journal of Clinical Research Best Practices, 2015; 11(7): 1-10. Available at: [JCRBP](https://www.jcrbp.org). 5. Knowledge of PRISMA and Cochrane Guidelines: Liberati A, Altman DG, Tetzlaff J, et al. "The PRISMA Statement for Reporting Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Studies That Evaluate Health Care Interventions: Explanation and Elaboration." Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 2009; 62(10): e1-e34. doi:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2009.06.006. 6. Technical Content Production: A. L. V. Schmid et al. "Effective Communication in Healthcare: A Review." Clinical Medicine Insights: Therapeutics, 2014; 6: 1-8. doi:10.4137/CMT.S12045. 7. Private Client Consultation Services: B. K. Lemaire et al. "Patient Advocacy: A Role for Healthcare Professionals." Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2015; 187(4): E103-4. doi:10.1503/cmaj.150297. 8. Design of Evidence-Based Support Plans: J. D. McAloon et al. "Evidence-Based Practice: A Guide for Nurses." Nursing Standard, 2015; 29(21): 50-56. doi:10.7748/ns.29.21.50.e8516. 9. Implementation of Agile Methodologies: M. A. O’Leary et al. "Agile Methodologies in Healthcare: The Promise and the Challenge." Journal of Healthcare Management, 2016; 61(2): 90-100. Available at: [JHM](https://www.ache.org).

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Molecular Modeling
• ☆ Molecular Docking
• ☆ Supramolecular Chemistry
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Microarrays
• ☆ Omics
• ☆ Transcriptomics
• ☆ Comparative Genomics
• ☆ Lipidomics
• ☆ Proteomics
• ☆ Metabolomics
• ☆ Genomics
• ☆ Molecular Evolution
• ☆ Chromatin
• ☆ Epigenetics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ Synthetic Genomics
• ☆ Protein Sequencing
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Genome Sequencing
• ☆ Microinjection
• ☆ Mutagenesis
• ☆ Exome Sequencing
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ RNA Synthesis
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ DNA/Gene Synthesis
• ☆ Oligonucleotide Synthesis
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ DNA Damage & Repair
• ☆ ChIP-Seq
• ☆ Kinases
• ☆ Monoclonal Antibody Production
• ☆ Molecular Ecology
• ☆ Pathogenesis
• ☆ Biomolecular Engineering
• ☆ Gene Synthesis
• ☆ Genetic Engineering
• ☆ Gene Editing/CRISPR
• ☆ Protein/Enzyme Engineering
• ☆ Antibody Engineering
• ☆ Gene Delivery
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Phylogenetics
• ☆ Population Genetics
• ☆ Leadership
• ☆ Medical Imaging/Radiology
• ☆ Nuclear Medicine
• ☆ Emergency Medicine
• ☆ Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• ☆ Primary Care/Family Medicine
• ☆ Endocrinology
• ☆ Reproductive Medicine
• ☆ Infectious Disease
• ☆ Tropical Medicine
• ☆ Malaria
• ☆ Dengue
• ☆ Cardiovascular Disease
• ☆ Vascular Medicine
• ☆ Clinical Laboratory Science
• ☆ Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
• ☆ Medical Education
• ☆ E-Health & Telemedicine
• ☆ Social Medicine
• ☆ Traditional Medicine
• ☆ Photomedicine/Phototherapy
• ☆ Internal Medicine
• ☆ Environmental Medicine
• ☆ Geriatric Medicine
• ☆ Military Medicine
• ☆ Travel Medicine
• ☆ Medical Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing

Research Market Research, User Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Digital Strategy Consulting, Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Big Data Analytics

Product Development Product Evaluation, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Concept Development, Product Launch Support

Work Experience

Medical Writer and Editor

FREELANCE

January 2022 - Present

Molecular and Diagnostic Pathology Resident Doctor

University of Toronto

July 2015 - December 2022

Education

Anatomical Pathology Residency

University of Toronto, Toronto - Canada

July 2015 - Present

Medical Doctor (Faculty of Medicine)

Dalhousie University

September 2011 - May 2015

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Biology

Saint Mary's University - Nova Scotia

September 2003 - June 2009

Certifications

• Writing in the Sciences

  Standford University

  https://coursera.org/share/d4a5286465ba2ee12126bba4e62c761e

  December 2023 - Present

• The Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine, and Public Health Course

  LinkedIn Learning

  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/margaret-s-06474194_certificate-of-completion-activity-7137445628787249154-YeMn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

  November 2023 - Present

• Doctor of medicine

  Undergraduate Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University

  July 2015 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

TBD.

Margaret K Stevenson, David Swanson, Andrew Wong, George Charames, Rita A Kandel, Brendan C Dickson. Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology. Mod Pathol 30 (Suppl 2), 11–27 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/modpathol.2016.243 .

Stevenson, M. K., Howarth, D. J., Wunder, J. S., & Dickson, B. C. (2017). Case Report: Dedifferentiated liposarcoma with an unexpected, mild clinical course. Presented at the Canadian Association of Pathologists, Vancouver, BC .

Stevenson, Margaret K., Michael D. Carter, and Gillian C. Bethune. "UTILIZATION AND EVALUATION OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY REPORTS BY FAMILY PHYSICIANS: A Post-Analytical Quality Assurance Study." Canadian Journal of Pathology 8.3 (2016) .