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I'm Devathri, a medical writer based in Melbourne.
I have over ten years of academic research experience as a cell and molecular biologist, where I developed a strong passion for communicating complex medical and scientific information clearly and accessibly. More recently, I have been working alongside several non-profit organisations, helping them with policy writing and research evaluation.
At my freelance medical writing business, DN MedWrite, I help researchers, healthcare professionals, organisations, and businesses communicate evidence-based information clearly, accurately, and with impact.

Location:

VIC

Qualifications:

PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
MPhil in Molecular Biology
BSc in Zoology, Biotechnology, Chemistry

Experience:

10+ years as a research scientist; experience in policy writing; experience in scientific editing

Writer Categories:

Consumer Education.  Editor.  Patient Information.  Researcher.  Writer.  Health Professional Education.  Manuscript Preparation.  Proofreading.  Advocacy. 

Specialty Topics:

Cancer.  Oncology.  Rare Diseases.  Evidence-based Medicine.  Medical Editing.  Biology.  Biomedical Science.  Antimicrobial Resistance. 

Contact Details:

 mail@dnmedwrite.com.au

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WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! AMWA Early Career Award 2026

Congratulations to Nicole Vassileff, winner of the AMWA Early Career Award for 2026! 

Nicole's submission, When the Eye Learns to Grow Back, made a significant impression on the judging panel:


"I learnt something about a topic I previously knew nothing about – the complex scientific information was presented in an accessible, informative and interesting way."

  "I really enjoyed reading this piece from start to finish. It is clear that the writer has a talent for producing scientific writing that is both clear and engaging. I hope they continue to bring these skills to the field of medical and health communication—Australia needs more writers like them."


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