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Medical Writer & Scientific Consultant specializing in oncology, biomarkers, and FDA-regulated research

Profile Summary

I am a PhD-trained biomedical scientist with over 10 years of experience in oncology, molecular biology, and regulatory science. I specialize in translating complex scientific and clinical data into clear, accurate, and publication-ready content for a range of audiences, including researchers, clinicians, and non-expert stakeholders. My background includes extensive experience at the FDA, where I conducted in-depth literature reviews, evaluated clinical and toxicological data, and contributed to evidence-based decision-making. I have authored and contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations, with a focus on cancer biology, biomarkers, and translational research. I offer expertise in medical writing, literature review, and scientific content development, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and detailed scientific summaries. I am highly experienced in synthesizing data from diverse sources, ensuring accuracy, and aligning content with current scientific and regulatory standards. I am detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable working independently to deliver high-quality results within tight timelines. I bring a strong commitment to scientific rigor, clarity, and client-focused communication in every project.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ Mutagenesis
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Preclinical Pharmacology
• ☆ In vivo Preclinical Toxicology
• ☆ Medical Toxicology
• ☆ Medical Content Writing
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Science Communication

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Text Mining & Analytics, Data Insights

Work Experience

Staff Fellow

National Center for Toxicological Research

- Present

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedica Science (Biochemistry and Cancer Biology)

Meharry Medical College

- Present

B.S. in Biological Science (Biology)

University of Tennessee at Martin

- Present

M.S. in Biology (Biology)

Middle Tennessee State University

- Present

Certifications

• Forensic Toxicology

  University of Florida

  August 2023 - Present

• Regulatory Science

  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

  August 2016 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kelly L. Harris, Jennifer B. Faske, Binsheng Gong, Barbara L. Parsons (2025). Tissue and Sex‐Specific Performance of a Cancer Driver Based Biomarker in rasH2‐Tg Mice . Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis.

Yiying Wang, Yuan Le, Kelly L. Harris, Ying Chen, Xilin Li, Jennifer Faske, Rebecca A. Wynne, Roberta A. Mittelstaedt, Xuefei Cao, Jaime Miranda-Colon, et al. (2024). Repeat treatment of organotypic airway cultures with ethyl methanesulfonate causes accumulation of somatic cell mutations without expansion of bronchial-carcinoma-specific cancer driver mutations . Mutation Research - Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis.

Kelly L. Harris, Kenneth J. Harris, Leah D. Banks, Samuel E. Adunyah, Aramandla Ramesh (2024). Acceleration of benzo(a)pyrene-induced colon carcinogenesis by Western diet in a rat model of colon cancer . Current Research in Toxicology.

Jeremy N. Myers, Kelly L. Harris, Perumalla V. Rekhadevi, Siddharth Pratap, Aramandla Ramesh (2021). Benzo(a)pyrene-induced cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, DNA damage, and altered gene expression profiles in HT-29 human colon cancer cells . Cell Biology and Toxicology.

(2021). Assessment of clonal expansion using CarcSeq measurement of lung cancer driver mutations and correlation with mouse strain- and sex-related incidence of spontaneous lung neoplasia . Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicology.

(2021). CarcSeq Measurement of Rat Mammary Cancer Driver Mutations and Relation to Spontaneous Mammary Neoplasia . Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicology.

(2020). Quantification of cancer driver mutations in human breast and lung DNA using targeted, error-corrected CarcSeq . Environmental and molecular mutagenesis.

(2019). Rationale and Roadmap for Developing Panels of Hotspot Cancer Driver Gene Mutations as Biomarkers of Cancer Risk . Environmental and molecular mutagenesis.

Kelly L. Harris, Stephanie R. Pulliam, Emmanuel Okoro, Zhongmao Guo, Mary K. Washington, Samuel E. Adunyah, James M. Amos-Landgraf, Aramandla Ramesh (2016). Western diet enhances benzo(a)pyrene-induced colon tumorigenesis in a polyposis in rat coli (PIRC) rat model of colon cancer . Oncotarget.

P V Rekhadevi, D L Diggs, A C Huderson, K L Harris, A E Archibong, A Ramesh (2014). Metabolism of the environmental toxicant benzo(<i>a</i>)pyrene by subcellular fractions of human ovary . Human &amp; Experimental Toxicology.

Kelly L Harris, Leah D Banks, Jane A Mantey, Ashley C Huderson, Aramandla Ramesh (2013). Bioaccessibility of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: relevance to toxicity and carcinogenesis . Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism &amp; Toxicology.

Kelly L. Harris, Jeremy N. Myers, Aramandla Ramesh (2013). Benzo(a)pyrene modulates fluoranthene-induced cellular responses in HT-29 colon cells in a dual exposure system . Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology.

Deacqunita L. Diggs, Kelly L. Harris, Perumalla V. Rekhadevi, Aramandla Ramesh (2012). Tumor microsomal metabolism of the food toxicant, benzo(a)pyrene, in Apc Min mouse model of colon cancer . Tumor Biology.

Deacqunita L. Diggs, Ashley C. Huderson, Kelly L. Harris, Jeremy N. Myers, Leah D. Banks, Perumalla V. Rekhadevi, Mohammad S. Niaz, Aramandla Ramesh (2011). Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Digestive Tract Cancers: A Perspective . Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part C.

BOOK CHAPTER

Leah D. Banks, Kelly L. Harris, Kenneth J. Harris, Jane A. Mantey, Darryl B. Hood, Anthony E. Archibong, Aramandla Ramesh (2019). Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons . Biomarkers in Toxicology.

BOOK

(2016). Food Toxicology . CRC Press.