Clarke J

Lead Medical Research Consultant

Texas Medical Center Collaborative Projects, Houston, TX • Part time

Jan 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 5 mos

I currently serve as an independent consultant and lead medical research writer partnering with academic institutions, startups, and healthcare communication firms. Provide end-to-end solutions from conceptualizing research papers to submission-ready manuscripts, and SEO-optimized health content for online platforms. My work integrates data analysis (SPSS, R) with evidence-based writing to ensure each document is scientifically rigorous and publication-ready. I manage freelance collaborations under the brand “Clarke Medical Writing Studio.” Key Achievements: Delivered 100+ client projects including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and grant proposals. Developed comprehensive editing and rewriting workflows to align with journal and SEO standards. Assisted clients in achieving publication acceptance in top-tier medical journals. Mentored emerging writers in research communication and digital health literacy.

Senior Medical Writer

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX • Full time

Sep 2015 - Dec 2019 • 4 yrs 3 mos

Advanced to a senior writing role supporting oncology research groups in developing grant proposals, clinical manuscripts, and systematic reviews. Collaborated with investigators to transform raw data into high-impact publications and patient-centered health communication pieces. Strengthened expertise in quantitative and qualitative data interpretation and journal-specific formatting requirements (APA, AMA, and Vancouver styles). Key Achievements: Wrote and edited over 60 manuscripts and 15 research reports for submission to journals including JCO and Cancer Research. Served as lead writer on a NIH-funded translational research project. Introduced SEO practices for institutional blogs targeting patient education and awareness. Conducted internal workshops on scientific communication and research analysis.

Medical Research Associate

Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX • Part time

Jul 2012 - Aug 2015 • 3 yrs 1 mo

At the start of my career, I contributed to several multidisciplinary clinical studies in cardiology and endocrinology. I coordinated data collection, literature reviews, and manuscript preparation for ongoing research trials. I also collaborated closely with physicians and biostatisticians to interpret findings and draft preliminary research summaries and abstracts for conference submission. This role developed my foundation in research methodology, medical terminology, and academic writing standards. Key Achievements: Supported preparation of 8+ peer-reviewed manuscripts published in national journals. Conducted systematic literature searches using PubMed, Scopus, and Embase. Designed and maintained study databases using SPSS and Excel. Implemented structured writing workflows for cross-disciplinary research teams.