SCIENDA provides clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
We offer a clinical perspective with in-depth knowledge of statistical analysis and literature review.
Our mission is to accelerate the development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through to delivery by leveraging local regulatory and therapeutic expertise.
Clients
- Biotechnology companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- CROs
- Third party communications, marketing and advertising agencies
- Individual principal investigators
- Medical publishers
- Medical education companies
- Medical schools or universities
- News outlets for health/medical news
- Peer‑reviewed medical journals
- Trade journals for healthcare professionals
Expertise
Medical Affairs
Consultancy and content publications planning. Global perspective with in-depth knowledge of scientific areas.
Communication
We provide strategic and tactical expertise in digital marketing and medical communications. We transform complex, scientific concepts into engaging and memorable content.
Scientific Solutions
Our dedicated team strives to find innovative ways to apply scientific discovery, and create fresh, purposeful, clinically relevant solutions.
Copywriting
We provide clear communication of complex medical and scientific techniques and technologies, applied to a wide variety of deliverables ranging from detailed aids, manuscripts, slide decks, content for digital platforms, and online channels such as social media posts, webinars, and promotions.
Experience
Ideas
2019
Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula Algorithm for Primary Therapy in Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure.
International Library
2017
Conventional High Volume Hemofiltration for Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis.
Case Reports
2017
Wriggling Infestation: Myiasis Septis by Myroides Odoratus.
Correspondence
2020
New England Journal of Medicine: Hazardous Chemical Emergencies and Poisons.
Medical Writer Resources
Books
- The Accidental Medical Writer. Brian G. Bass and Cynthia L. Kryder. Booklocker.com, Inc, 2008.
- Essentials of Writing Biomedical Research Papers. 2nd ed. Mimi Zeiger. McGraw-Hill, 2000.
- Health Literacy from A to Z: Practical Ways to Communicate Your Health Message. Helen Osborne. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2005.
- How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 8th ed. Barbara Gastel and Robert A. Day. Greenwood, 2016.
- Targeted Regulatory Writing Techniques: Clinical Documents for Drugs and Biologics. Linda Fossati Wood and MaryAnn Foote, eds. Birkhauser, 2009.
Style Guides
- AMA Manual of Style
- Associated Press Stylebook
- Chicago Manual of Style
- American Psychological Association Style
- Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers
Publication Ethics
- Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors (Committee on Publication Ethics)
- White Paper on Publication Ethics (Council of Science Editors)
- Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)
- Good Publication Practice Guidelines – GPP3 (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals)
Professional Associations & Societies
- Association of Health Care Journalists
- Board of Editors in the Life Sciences
- Council of Science Editors
- Drug Information Association
- Editorial Freelancers Association
- International Society for Medical Publication Professionals
- National Association of Science Writers
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society
- Society for Technical Communication
Medical Writer Programs
Graduate Programs in Medical Writing
- Boston University
- Master of Science in Health Communication (Online)
- Master of Science: Science & Medical Journalism
- Carnegie Mellon University – Master of Arts: Professional Writing
- Johns Hopkins University – Master of Arts: Science-Medical Writing
- New York University – Master of Arts / Master of Science: Health and Environmental Reporting
- Texas A&M University – Master of Science: Science and Technology Journalism
- Towson University – Master of Science: Professional Writing
- Tufts University School of Medicine – Master of Science: Health Communication
- University of Houston-Downtown – Master of Science: Technical Communication
- University of Illinois – Master of Science: Health Communication
- University of Minnesota – Professional Master of Arts: Health Communication
- University of North Carolina – Master of Arts: Medical Science & Journalism
- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia – Master of Science: Biomedical Writing
Undergraduate Programs in Medical Writing
- Juniata College – Degree in Health Communication
- Missouri State University – Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science: Science/Professional Writing
- North Dakota State University – Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science: Health Communication
- University of Minnesota – Bachelor of Arts: Technical Writing and Communication
Tracks or Minors in Medical Communication
- Carnegie Mellon University – Bachelor of Science: Technical Writing and Communication
- Ferris State University – Bachelor of Science: Journalism and Technical Communication
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville – Science Communication Program
Degree Programs in Regulatory Affairs
- George Washington University
- University of Washington School of Pharmacy – Master of Science in Biomedical Regulatory Affairs
University Certificate Programs
- UC San Diego Extension – Medical Writing Certificate
- University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies – Medical Writing and Editing Certificate
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