Margaret Leyland

Bio

Margaret Leyland is a consultant whose goal is to help her clients simplify and clarify their communication. Marg is a Science graduate (University of Western Ontario) and a graduate of Computer Systems Technology (Mohawk College). In her previous life she worked as a programmer/analyst in Hamilton, ON. Through her 12 years of volunteer board experience in the Burlington and Hamilton communities, Marg experienced life on the other side of the computer. This motivated her to complete the Teaching the Adult Learner certificate. Now, Marg uses her strong organizational skills to gather, integrate, and deliver a client's message effectively. She conducts this knowledge transfer process through Mirus Consultants, providing her clients with a variety of research, editing, and project management services. Contact Marg

Statement of Interest in eHealth

Scope of Work (PDF)

The Knowledge Transfer Process

At its simplest, knowledge transfer is about starting a conversation... as in all good conversations knowledge transfer is a two-way process. It's about being open to learning from others, as well as sharing your ideas and experiences. source

Integrate: analyze | evaluate | contextualize | edit

Clients & Examples of Services

Pulsus | Multimed

proofread scientific papers for publication in traditional medical journals
copy edit scientific papers for publication in open source medical journals - link

Biosign Technologies Inc.

edit corporate literature, user manuals and scientific papers
conduct research | conference coverage | internal presentations
test medical device software
project management using Mirus client blogs and data management system
design note card (illustrating the art of science)

Golden Horseshoe Biosciences Network

Participate in and document special events including:

Innovation Cafe: Blogging as a Tool in the Biotechnology Industry - article
Conference Coverage: Health Research in the City - article
Newsletter contribution

Mj Concepts and Associates

research and edit consumer survivor story - article
write proposals | co-facilitate Life Mapping programs

Vero Group Inc.

project management | co-facilitate focus groups | create program workbooks
test online survey software

Dundee Wealth Management

edit and format training material for brokers

Participation House

co-facilitate Board of Director's retreat and document findings

University Graduate Students

edit papers required for graduate programs (according to EAC guidelines)

What Clients have said...

Affiliations

American Medical Writers' Association - AMWA
Canadian Science Writers' Association - CSWA
Editors' Association of Canada - EAC
COACH - Canada's Health Informatics Association
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation - CCFC