Bioethicist and Medical writer

MICHAEL O. AFOLABI, PhD

Pasadena, MD • 570-***-**** • ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Medical Writer and Scientific Researcher with over eight years of experience creating, editing, and reviewing clinical and scientific documents across multiple therapeutic areas. Skilled in developing manuscripts, clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, and systematic literature reviews in alignment with ICH-GCP standards. Collaborative researcher experienced in cross- functional teams involving scientists, clinicians, and regulatory professionals. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Medical & Scientific Writing

• Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs)

• Systematic Literature Reviews (SLRs)

• Publication Development & Editing

• Data Interpretation & Visualization

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Endocrinology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Public Health PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Scientific Content Reviewer (Freelance) Cactus Medical Communications Mar 2022– Present

Review and refine scientific manuscripts across diverse therapeutic areas, ensuring conceptual and methodological accuracy.

Provide strategic input on research protocols and clinical study reports to ensure scientific soundness and regulatory alignment.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Scientific Affairs to enhance content quality and consistency.

Journal Peer Reviewer Enago Nov 2024–Present

Critically evaluate manuscripts in oncology, hematology, neurology, and immunology for scientific rigor and clarity.

Independent Research Contractor Health Law Institute, University of Alberta, Canada Jan–Oct 2023

Conducted comparative analysis of regenerative medicine clinical trials (RMCTs) across African and Asian countries.

Evaluated ethical and regulatory frameworks governing RMCTs and produced policy-relevant recommendations.

Postdoctoral Fellow (Adaptive Clinical Trials) University of Manitoba Apr 2020–Jul 2021 Drafted and reviewed Clinical Evaluation Reports and systematic literature reviews on pediatric adaptive trial ethics.

MICHAEL O. AFOLABI, PhD

Supported grant development and manuscript preparation aligned with ICH-GCP guidelines. Trained graduate researchers in clinical and scientific writing best practices. Freelance Medical Writer (Publications) Cactus Medical Communications Mar 2017–Sep 2019

Authored and edited scientific manuscripts and clinical documents for global pharmaceutical clients.

Collaborated on publication planning, ensuring adherence to journal and regulatory requirements. Provided scientific mentoring and content strategy advice to writing teams. Research Assistant / Managing Editor Duquesne University & Springer Science Aug 2013– Dec 2015

Managed editorial workflows for academic book projects and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Coordinated global expert contributions and ensured timely publication. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

PhD, Healthcare Ethics Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA May 2017 B.MLS, Medical Laboratory Science Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria 2010 Diploma, Innovation & Economic Development Globelics PhD Academy, University of Tampere, Finland Jun 2013

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Afolabi, M.O. & Sodeke, S.O. (2024). Machine Learning–Generated Clinical Data as Collateral Research: A Global Neuroethical Analysis. American Journal of Bioethics, 24(10), 103–106. Ben-Eltriki, M., Rafiq, A., Paul, A., Afolabi, M.O., et al. (2024). Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review–Part I. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 24(1), 229. Afolabi, M.O. (2024). Neuroethical Investigation of Moral Choices through Ubuntu. AJOB Neuroscience, 15(3), 212–214.

Afolabi, M.O. & Kelly, L.E. (2022). Ethical Justification of Adaptive Designs in Pediatric Trials. Journal of Medical Ethics, 48(11), 825–831.

Afolabi, M.O. (2018). Public Health Disasters: A Global Ethical Framework. Springer International.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Peer Reviewer: Journal of Medical Ethics, International Journal of Ethics Education

• Technical Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, EndNote, Mendeley, PubMed, Covidence

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