About Me
My mission: Bridging the Specialized Knowledge Gap
In biomedical science, the faster we innovate, the wider the communication gap becomes. Whether it’s a clinician needing to understand a therapeutic benefit, a patient seeking clarity on a mechanism of action, or an investor evaluating a complex biotech platform—miscommunication is a barrier to progress and relationship building. My mission is to overcome this barrier. I transform high-level biological concepts into clear, bespoke narratives supported by technical visual aids. I don’t believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach: messages need to be tailored for target audiences to ensure that the science remains rigorous and actionable yet accessible regardless of background.
How I got here
I am a PhD in Molecular Oncology with 15 years of experience at the bench. Throughout my career, I’ve published high-impact research and presented at international conferences, but found that interdisciplinary communication – where progress often originates – was lacking. When science is poorly explained, patients receive false hope, researchers miss opportunities for collaboration, and vital work goes unfunded. I spent a decade honing the art of translating complex biology for diverse audiences including patients, clinicians, and cross-disciplinary scientists, and developed a specialized course to train researchers in the art of layperson communication. As part of my mission to bridge the specialized knowledge gap, I co-founded and write for Within Oncology where I demystify cancer by uncovering its cellular basis. Today, I leverage my deep technical background in oncology and cellular biology to help patient advocacy, biotech, and life science organizations tell their stories with precision and impact.
“You can make anything by writing.”
C. S. Lewis