- PR & Marketing Communications
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Patient Awareness Videos
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Pathology and Mode of Action Animations
As a science graduate and former teacher of anatomy, biochemistry and physiology, I know how to communicate the biological processes underlying diseases and their treatment. I have researched and written over 150 medical programmes for disease awareness, training and marketing. I also direct off-camera interviews with doctors and patients and supervise the development of animation storyboards.
A nationwide project has been launched to enable patients with prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to make the right treatment choices for them. I wrote both programmes and directed the interviews with the doctors and patients. (Pukka Films)
Sanofi-Aventis - Rimonabant
Rimonabant was to be a new blockbuster weight reducing drug that will be used to treat people at cardiovascular risk from obesity. I directed a 6 language version video about the product for their own staff, worldwide. (House Media
Off-camera interviews with patients with cervical cancer in French as part of a library of VNR (video news reel) footage to be available at the time of the launch of a vaccine against human papillomavirus virus which is the root cause of this disease.
Ferring - New hormone treatment for prostate cancer
Ferring has launched a new hormonal treatment for late stage prostate cancer. This video aimed at doctors and the medical press describes the benefits of this new drug. (House Media)
Pfizer - A vaccine to prevent cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is now known to be caused by the human papillomavirus for which Pfizer has produced a vaccine. I conducted a series of off camera interviews in English and French with patients who describe the effect of the disease and the value of preventive treatment.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals - Corporate Video
Ferring is a privately owned pharmaceutical company that specialises in peptide drugs and other specialist medicines. This video describes the company's history and development and is aimed at, among others, graduates and potential research partners.
DOCET - Communication Training for Optometrists
The Directorate of Optometric Continuing Education & Training produces training materials for optometrists. I wrote a humorous drama to reveal the importance of good communication skills.
Pfizer - Alzheimer’s Disease
A series of programmes aimed at GPs, geriatricians and neurologists to explain recent work with Aricept (Pfizer), a cholinesterase inhibitor, in the management of dementia.
Documentary - Breast Cancer
An overview of the latest thinking in the causes and treatment of breast cancer filmed at the Royal Marsden Hospital with Professor Michael Baum. Silver Plaque, Chicago International Film & TV Festival.
Documentary - Microsurgery
A look behind the scenes at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The skill of a musical microsurgeon, his instruments and how he teaches surgeons this miniature craft. Gold Award, IVCA
Dept of Health - Nursing and Aids
Four programmes commissioned by the Department of Health to train nurses to understand the multiple issues associated with treating patients with HIV and AIDS. The topics included child health, midwifery, young people and the psychology of AIDS.
GlaxoSmithKline - Hospital Antibiotics made Simple
An overview of current practice in the use of antibiotics in hospitals aimed at clinicians, presented by Dr Adrian Bint of Newcastle Royal Infirmary.
Asthma * Cardiovascular Risk Factors * Congestive Heart Failure * Bacterial Resistance * Diabetes * Hepatic Encephalopathy * GP Practice Management * Hospital Antibiotics * Hypertension * Infective Endocarditis * Migraine * Pain and the Dying Patient * Optometry * Psychogenic Pain * Reflux Oesophagitis * Rheumatoid Arthritis * Spinal Injury * First Aid * Allergic Rhinitis