Experience
Medical Writer and Editor, 2009-present
- Wrote original clinical studies, expert consensus papers, as well as comprehensive reviews for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Developed accurate and instructionally sound medical educational projects
- Produced content modules for the web and interactive software
- Helped researchers develop publication strategies, and respond to reviewer comments
- Analyzed data and prepared a detailed report for the public health sector
- Produced clinical summaries based on peer-reviewed clinical studies
- Edited scientific manuscripts written by non-native English-speaking researchers
- Established track-record of working with numerous international clients
Consultant, KFLA Public Health Unit, 2010
- Analyzed data from a large longitudinal survey of mothers in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region focused on infant feeding practices
- Published a detailed report of the survey findings to be used for future planning of public health programs and services
PhD Researcher, Queen’s University, 2006-2010
- First-authored 1 book chapter, 6 original studies, 3 reviews, 1 commentary, and 9 abstracts in highly-ranked medical journals (Please see Publications)
- Co-authored 6 additional publications
- Developed and wrote a clinical research grant proposal which was funded for +$300K
- Presented at national and international scientific conferences in oral/poster formats (Please see Presentations for examples)
Health/Clinical Research Editor, www.ResearchBlogging.org, SEED media, 2010 – 2011
- Select and highlight the top blog posts discussing peer-reviewed medical research
Science Blogger and Podcaster, www.ObesityPanacea.com, 2008-present
- Co-created and contribute to Obesity Panacea, a medical blog and podcast with +1000 current subscribers (hosted on www.ScienceBlogs.com network, SEED media, in 2010)
New Media Consultant, 2008-present
- Experienced user of multiple blogging platforms (Blogger, WordPress, Moveable Type)
- Early adopter of various online social networks, such as, Twitter (~1000 followers), Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, MySpace, Flickr, etc.
Medical Website Content Developer, www.Cardiometabolic-Risk.org, 2007
- Developed content modules including text and illustrations
University Lecturer, Queen’s University 2005-2010
- Lectured junior and senior university courses with class sizes of 20-120 students (Please see Lectures for sample)
- Instructed laboratory sessions
Founder and Co-Chair, Canadian Obesity Network Students/New Professionals Group (CON-SNP) 2006-2007
- Along with colleague Lindsay Eller, developed and chaired the Students/New Professionals group of the Canadian Obesity Network
- Acted as the student representative on the Canadian Obesity Network Board of Directors