Melissa Waine
Health, medical and scientific communication
I am a highly experienced health and medical communicator. I work with clients to identify, distil and articulate key messages that understand and meet the needs of their audiences.
I translate complex scientific and medical terminology and data into clear, impactful, evidence-based content.
As well as 17 years of experience researching, writing and editing, I hold tertiary-level scientific qualifications, a Bachelor of Science (Hons 1)/Bachelor of Commerce, and have Australasian Medical Writers Association membership.
My clients include academics, communication agencies, government organisations, health practitioners, health care not-for-profits, medical specialists, medical device start-ups, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, patient groups and researchers in Australia, Asia and the USA.
Services
Recent projects
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Academic editing and proofreading for journal manuscripts
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Advisory board projects
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Book ghostwriting, editing and proofreading
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Content writing and editing for apps, blogs, books, eBooks, eDetailers, interviews, journal articles, manuals, manuscripts, newsletters, online education modules, research impact case studies, reports, speeches and websites
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Editing and proofreading of PhD and master's submissions
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Editorial and project management services for government reports
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Grant consulting, project management, writing and editing (NHMRC and MRFF grants, government program grants and tenders, NDIS grants, business development grants and community grants)
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Government report project management, writing, copyediting and proofreading
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Literature reviews
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Medical writing and editing
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Medical copywriting
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Medical writing and editing for Asian and Western audiences
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Online education for healthcare professionals
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Patient handouts, flyers, booklets, books and eBooks
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Research communication for annual reports and marketing collateral
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Reports and technical manuals
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Resources for consumers and patients (including Indigenous Peoples and CALD groups)
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Resources for healthcare professionals and allied health practitioners
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Symposium medical writing for conference presentations
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Website copywriting
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Website content audits and rewriting
Recent projects available online
"The adoption of point of care testing technologies for respiratory tract infections in primary care in Australia: Challenges and facilitators" Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, Volume 110, Issue 4, 2024
AURA 2023: Fifth Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance in human health
Heart Foundation website and My Heart My Life content
Crohn's and Colitis National Action Plan
Sydney Morning Herald 30 July 2019
Sydney Morning Herald 14 March 2022
FemmePharma evidence-based blog
FemmePharma breast cancer and treatment effects
Why partner with me?
My clients know that high-quality medical, healthcare and scientific communication requires a strong scientific background, writing expertise, a track record of executing writing projects and knowledge of relevant guidelines and regulations, such as Ahpra and TGA.
My clients include a2 Milk, Agilex Biolabs, Agency for Clinical Innovation, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, Australian Dental Association, Australian Physiotherapy Association, Awario, Bioceuticals, Bioplatforms Australia, Carers Australia, Children's Medical Research Institute, Clue, Crohn's and Colitis Australia, CSIRO, Drcom, FemmePharma, Global Health Education, Head and Neck Cancer Australia, Heart Foundation, Ingham Institute Applied Medical Research, London Agency, Mass Dynamics, Movember, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney Morning Herald, The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Think GP, Ultraceuticals, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, University of Sydney, University of Wollongong and Williams Lea Tag (WLT).
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Bio
Melissa has 17+ years of experience in research, writing and editing for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare communication agencies, not-for-profit organisations, start-ups, research institutes, government bodies, universities and private individuals.
Her academic background is in science (molecular biology) and commerce (economics), and she is a long-term member of the Australian Medical Writers Association.
Melissa is a native English speaker based in Sydney, Australia. She provides remote services to a global clientele, including Asia, Europe and the US. Melissa has experience working with people for whom English is not their native language.
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