Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Selected Publications
References
Timeline
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MELISSA BIRKETT

Summary

Experienced Medical Writer and researcher with a strong foundation in clinical and regulatory documentation. Proven expertise in simplifying complex medical information for various audiences. Skilled at managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to deadlines and industry standards. Excels in team collaboration and possesses exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Faculty Member

Syracuse University; Le Moyne College
01.2023 - Current

Taught Research Methods, Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis, Fieldwork in Applied Behavior Analysis, School Psychology Consultation, and Developmental Biopsychology.

Medical Writer

W. L. Gore & Associates
01.2021 - Current

Led and completed MDR medical writing projects, crafting essential EU and global regulatory documents while serving as the subject matter expert for post-market clinical follow-up surveys.

Textbook Author

Pearson Publications
06.2014 - Current

Managed multiple writing projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and ensuring content accuracy and quality.

Associate Professor

Southern Oregon University
08.2018 - 06.2021

Designed and taught a broad range of psychology, statistics and neuroscience courses, integrating research with teaching to enhance student learning and engagement.

Associate Professor

Northern Arizona University
08.2007 - 06.2018

Designed and taught a broad range of psychology and neuroscience courses, integrating research with teaching to enhance student learning and engagement. Supervised capstone, thesis and dissertation projects.

Director

University College, Northern Arizona University
01.2014 - 01.2016

Directed academic programs including Supplemental Instruction, Integrated Academic Support and the Math Achievement Program

Education

Ph.D. - Neuroscience and Behavior

University of Massachusetts Amherst
08-2007

M.Ed. - Secondary Science Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst
05-2005

B.A. - Psychology, concentration in biopsychology

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05-2001

Licensed Behavior Analyst -

New York State Education Department
New York
01-2024

Board Certified Behavior Analyst -

Behavior Analysis Certification Board
10-2021

Science Teaching License -

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
06-2005

Skills

  • Medical and research communication
  • Systematic literature review
  • Critical analysis
  • Regulatory documentation
  • Editing to tailor information to the audience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team collaboration

Selected Publications

  • Carlson, N. R., & Birkett, M. A. (2021). Physiology of behavior. Pearson Higher Ed.
  • Carlson, N. R., & Birkett, M. A. (2020). Foundations of behavioral neuroscience. Pearson Higher Ed.
  • A Quantitative and Narrative Evaluation of Goodman and Gilman’s Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Piper, B., Alinea, A., Wroblewski, J., Graham, S., Chung, D., McCutcheon, L., Birkett, M., Kheloussi, S., Shah, V., Szarek, J., Zalim, Q., Arnott, J., McLaughlin, W., Lucchessi, P., Miller, K., Waite, G., Bordonaro, M., 01/2019, Pharmacy, 8, 1, 10.3390/pharmacy8010001
  • Investigation of sex differences in sIgA response to the Trier Social Stress Test., Birkett, M., Johnson, L., & Gelety, C., 01/2016, Stress & Health, 33, 2, 158-163, 10.1002/smi.2680
  • Executive function and mental health in adopted children with a history of recreational drug exposures., Piper, B., Gray, H., Corbett, S., Birkett, M., & Raber, J., 01/2014, PLoS ONE, 9, 10, e110459, http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0110459
  • Reliability and validity of Brief Problem Monitor, an abbreviated form of the Child Behavior Checklist., Piper, B., Gray, H. M., Raber, J., & Birkett, M., 01/2014, Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 68, 10, 759-767

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty Member

Syracuse University; Le Moyne College
01.2023 - Current

Medical Writer

W. L. Gore & Associates
01.2021 - Current

Associate Professor

Southern Oregon University
08.2018 - 06.2021

Textbook Author

Pearson Publications
06.2014 - Current

Director

University College, Northern Arizona University
01.2014 - 01.2016

Associate Professor

Northern Arizona University
08.2007 - 06.2018

Ph.D. - Neuroscience and Behavior

University of Massachusetts Amherst

M.Ed. - Secondary Science Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

B.A. - Psychology, concentration in biopsychology

Cornell University

Licensed Behavior Analyst -

New York State Education Department

Board Certified Behavior Analyst -

Behavior Analysis Certification Board

Science Teaching License -

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
MELISSA BIRKETT