"We take the fear out of research and
health science communication."
Chris Atack, Atack Associates

Chris Atack

  • 28 years of communications experience
  • In-depth understanding of health-care issues
  • Engaging writing style
  • Clear understanding of audience needs
  • Perfect record of on-time, on-budget delivery
  • Excellent research and interviewing skills
  • Ultimate commitment - “"goes the second mile"”
  • Takes the initiative - but works with the team
  • Easy and fun to work with

Chris Atack is a science writer with a special interest in health care. He has produced web site copy, educational brochures and pamphlets, patient counselling literature, articles, newsletters, health-care quizzes, direct-marketing pieces, annual reviews, advertising and point-of-purchase material, video and A/V scripts, speeches, and seminar presentations on clients' behalf.

Before becoming a full-time science writer, Chris worked in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver as an advertising copy writer, journalist, public relations executive, and management consultant in marketing communications. He holds an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurial studies from York University, a BA in English Literature from McGill University and has studied television and video production at the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute.

Articles on health-related topics have appeared in a variety of newspapers and periodicals including Canadian Living, The Toronto Star, Mocha Sofa, Modern Woman, The Reader's Digest, The Medical Post, Canadian Doctor and Ontario Medicine.

He is the author of Project Maldon, a science fiction novel published by Baen (New York).