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Resume

Work
Experience

2023 - Present

2024 - 2025

2021 - 2022

2015 - 2021

Medical & Scientific Writer,
Dr. Kate Placzek, LLC

I do a little bit of everything: work with med comms teams to write and refine scientific manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, and dossiers. I build healthcare provider materials and develop content that translates complex science into something clear and useful.

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I also partner with biotech and wellness companies to shape how their science shows up in the world through writing website copy or white papers, creating educational materials, and reviewing content for scientific accuracy.

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No two projects look the same. And that’s what I love.

Director of Medical Research, Hyman Health

I turned functional medicine concepts, mostly around longevity and lifestyle medicine, into stories people actually wanted to read. I spent plenty of time digging through the latest research, then worked to make sure the science came across as clear and genuinely interesting.

Scientific Brand Strategist, Audacity Health

Working at an agency was like drinking from a fire hose—in the best way. It was some of the most challenging and rewarding work I’ve done. I learned fast, stretched wide, and helped healthcare and biotech brands grow. What I loved most was seeing strategy turn into something beautiful and emotive once the creative team brought it to life.

Senior Research Scientist,
ZRT Laboratory

I developed innovative laboratory tests and helped bring them from bench to market. I trained clinicians and sales teams on how to use these tools, bridging the gap between science and real-world impact. One of my proudest accomplishments was securing a successful NIH grant to support my team's work.

Education

2009 - 2015

2008 - 2009

2003 - 2008

1999 - 2003

Oregon Health & Sciences Unversity | Postdoc

Research area: Endocrinology

Purdue University | Postdoc

Research area: Oncology

Purdue University | PhD

Department: Medicinal Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology

St. Olaf College | BA

Majors: Biology, Chemistry

Skills
& Expertise

  • I bring subject-matter depth across oncology, HIV, pain management, drug delivery, women's health, hormone health, nutrition, and mental wellness.

  • I translate complex biomedical science into clear, credible content for the people who need to understand it.

  • I partner with med comms teams, biotech companies, and wellness brands to shape scientific stories that are accurate, polished, and useful.

  • I write and refine manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, dossiers, white papers, provider materials, flyers, slide decks, blogs, and website copy.

  • I review content for scientific accuracy, clinical nuance, and appropriate interpretation of data

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