Sector Experience

Healthcare
Life Sciences & Pharma

Experience

Vanderbilt Unviersity Other
Research Professor of Medicine / Adjunct Professor / Director for Science Communication
10/2006 - Present
I work with faculty to improve their research publications. I continue to advise in the area of manuscript writing and publishing strategy, returning regularly to campus to lead workshops and meet 1:1 with trainees and faculty.

Director of Scientific Communication (10/2006-12/2011):
Please see my LinkedIn profile for in depth details.
Bio-Protocol Other
Senior Editorial Advisor
1/2016 - Present
Scientific journalist
The Global Biological Standards Institute Other
Director of Education and Training
12/2014 - 4/2018
The Global Biological Standards Institute is dedicated to enhancing the quality of biomedical research by advocating best practices and standards. I worked with them to propose and create education and training experiences (such as online training modules) in areas that would improve research quality by enhancing research reproducibility.
Massachusetts Institution of Technology Other
Visiting Lecturer
8/2015 - 7/2016
I served as the Biological Engineering Communications Instructor, teaching the communications material within 20.109 and 20.380.
Broad Institute Other
Director of Education and Outreach
5/2013 - 7/2015
I sought to demystify science, generate excitement for research, and transform lives. I aimed to convey not only the exciting scientific breakthroughs that Broad researchers and their collaborators make each day, but also the unique way of working together in cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary teams to tackle bold problems that could not be solved in traditional settings.
American Society of Nephrology Other
Executive Editor
7/2007 - 6/2013
Enhance the accessibility and impact of the journal to nephrologists and other researchers. We redesigned the journal and focused on ways to make the research accessible and timely. As a result of these efforts, we increased the impact factor of the journal and established it firmly as the journal of choice for the nephrology community.
Broad Institute Other
Director of Scientific Education and Public Communication
1/2012 - 5/2013
I led a team of 18 communications and educational outreach experts in internal and external communications, media relations, video, web development, visual design, events, and high school outreach. I also served on the management committee and the scientific retreat committee.
Company of Biologists Other
Editor-in-Chief, Disease Models and Mechanisms
10/2006 - 12/2012
I launched Disease Models and Mechanisms (DMM) for the Company of Biologists. This was the first journal launch in the history of the Company, and is now well-established as a home for preclinical studies using model organisms.
Public Library of Science Other
Executive Director
1/2003 - 5/2005
I helped launch the Public Library of Science by building the team and the infrastructure, developing a business model, and serving as an editor. I did everything from creating the employee handbook, building the business model, launching the journals, recruiting manuscripts, and advocating for open access in academic and publishing settings.
Cell Press Other
Editor
8/1994 - 4/1999
Editor Cell, Molecular Cell, and Developmental Cell

Started as Senior Editor, Cell, then advanced to Deputy Editor, Cell and Molecular Cell.