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MCDB PhD Student | Scientific Editing | College/Fellowship Apps

Profile Summary

I’m a PhD student in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with a background in neuroscience, immunology, and metabolism research. I’ve published as both first author and co-first author on peer-reviewed articles. I previously served as Director of Operations for a medical/biotech practice and received competitive scholarships during undergrad. My freelance strengths include scientific editing, fellowship/college application support, and research writing. I excel at translating complex science into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Cell Biology

Services

• Writing

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing

Work Experience

Research Assistant

Arizona State University

September 2023 - September 2024

Director of Operations

Genetic Protocol / Desert Jewel Wellness & Gynecology

November 2015 - September 2023

Research Intern

Arizona Department of Health Services

June 2019 - November 2019

Education

Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

UC Santa Barbara

September 2024 - Present

B.S. Physiology

University of Arizona

August 2016 - December 2020

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kara Dunn, Kelly Lintecum, Abhirami Thumsi, Lindsey Druschel, Sierra Chimene, David Flores Prieto, Amberlyn Simmons, Shivani Mantri, Arezoo Esrafili, Srivatsan J. Swaminathan, et al. (2025). Immunosuppressive Formulations for Immunological Defense against Traumatic Brain Injury . Advanced Healthcare Materials.

Kara Dunn, Brad Pasternak, Judith R. Kelsen, Kathleen E. Sullivan, Noor Dawany, Benjamin L. Wright (2018). Mevalonate kinase deficiency presenting as recurrent rectal abscesses and perianal fistulae . Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.