Decode Communications provide expertise in writing for the health, medical and academic sectors. I have experience in writing grants, research papers, reports, website copy and consumer information. I can also provide editing and proofreading services.

The Telethon Kids Institute is a highly respected medical research institute focused on improving the health of children in WA. The projects I have completed include:- copy editing of an information resource on consumer and community participation in research- writing web content for the intranet site for the newly formed Research Development office- plain language summaries of research papers for publication on the Institutes website- reviewing grants prior to submission for… Show more The Telethon Kids Institute is a highly respected medical research institute focused on improving the health of children in WA. The projects I have completed include:- copy editing of an information resource on consumer and community participation in research- writing web content for the intranet site for the newly formed Research Development office- plain language summaries of research papers for publication on the Institutes website- reviewing grants prior to submission for competitive funding. I checked the grants for compliance with relevant guidelines, readability, and grammar and spelling. Show less

I worked in the Centre for Customised Solutions, a specialised division within AIM WA, who provide a range of services to corporate and government sectors in the development and delivery of organisational training programs. As a contract tender writer, I have assisted with drafting more than thirty tender responses. I have also written content for the Centre’s website and marketing brochures for the different services provided by the Centre.

My role was in the Office of Population Health Genomics (formerly the Genomics Directorate) at the WA Department of Health. The OPHG is responsible for providing policy and resourcing advice to the government regarding the application of genetic or genomic technologies to human health. I was involved in several key policy projects, including:• Development of a strategic plan for the provision of genetic services in WA. • Community education, including schools and special interest groups… Show more My role was in the Office of Population Health Genomics (formerly the Genomics Directorate) at the WA Department of Health. The OPHG is responsible for providing policy and resourcing advice to the government regarding the application of genetic or genomic technologies to human health. I was involved in several key policy projects, including:• Development of a strategic plan for the provision of genetic services in WA. • Community education, including schools and special interest groups relating to genetics and population health, including writing articles for a magazine produced by a community support group for people with genetic disease.• Writing responses to Australian Law Reform Commission inquiries on behalf of WA Health• Project officer for a national policy for data collection process for performance monitoring of newborn screening programs across Australia. • Project officer for the Director in his role as the WA representative on the Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC) Advisory Group for Gene Patents and Genetic Testing. Show less

Duties• Performing laboratory tests and developing new assays.• Maintenance of performance standards and quality assurance protocols.• Document control for reports, laboratory procedures and tracking of patient files.• Regular presentations to senior staff and discussion of new discoveries and their impact on service provision at laboratory level.

I provided research services to clinical and academic staff, including ▫ Design and management of research projects.▫ Writing applications to funding agencies and ethics committees. ▫ Analysing and reviewing research results.▫ Preparing papers and reports for submission to medical journals and presentation at conferences and meetings.

1997 Recipient - Human Frontiers in Science Long Term Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.