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About Me

Sydney, NSW
As a writer and science communicator, I love blending science with creativity to enable people to engage with their health. With a PhD in reproductive biology and genetics and a decade of experience as a medical writer, I am excited to uncover my next adventure to help improve the lives of patients, their carers, and the medical professionals who treat them.

Location:

Sydney, NSW

Qualifications:

PhD in Reproductive Biology and Genetics

Experience:

10 years as a medical writer working across APAC and US regions

Writer Categories:

Consumer Education.  Doctor.  Journalism.  Patient Information.  Pharmaceutical.  Promotion/marketing.  Public Speaker.  Writer.  Health Professional Education.  Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis.  Blogs.  Website Copywriting. 

Specialty Topics:

Genetics.  Men's Health.  Pregnancy.  Women's Health.  GP Education.  Humour.  Health Science.  Medical Science.  Biomedical Science. 

Contact Details:

 samantha@thewordwitch.com.au
 0481322209

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AMWA Early Career Award Winner 2025!

Congratulations to Halimat Atanda, winner of the 2025 AMWA Early Career Award. 

The judging panel was impressed by the quality of her submission, 'Methylation Simplified'. One judge commented, “This was a thoroughly enjoyable and highly engaging read. The writer made excellent use of literary devices to explain complex concepts. The flow was good and it was written at an appropriate level for the intended audience.”

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