Karen Murphy
About Karen Murphy
Karen Murphy is a Senior Portfolio Analyst at the American Chemical Society, with a background in neurobiology and extensive experience in academia and publishing. She has held various roles, including Assistant Dean at Duke University and Director of Translation at American Journal Experts, and actively contributes to diversity and data quality initiatives in her current position.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Karen Murphy serves as a Senior Portfolio Analyst at the American Chemical Society, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for engaging in data quality control assessments, particularly focusing on the migration of publication and user data into Tableau. This work enhances analysis and visualization capabilities within the organization. Additionally, she participates in the ACS Publications DEIR working group, where she contributes to initiatives centered on diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.
Previous Experience at Duke University
Karen Murphy held multiple roles at Duke University from 2009 to 2021. She served as an Assistant Dean for six years and as a Lecturer for twelve years. Her tenure at Duke University reflects a commitment to education and academic administration. During this period, she contributed to various academic programs and initiatives, shaping the educational experiences of students.
Experience in Data Science and Publishing
Prior to her current role, Karen worked as a Data Scientist at Research Square from 2011 to 2015. She also held positions at American Journal Experts, first as Managing Editor from 2007 to 2009 and then as Director of Translation from 2009 to 2011. Her experience in these roles involved overseeing editorial processes and enhancing translation services, contributing to the field of academic publishing.
Educational Background in Neurobiology
Karen Murphy earned her PhD in Neurobiology from Duke University, where she studied from 2001 to 2008. Her academic journey also includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she studied EPO Biology, Psychology, and Biochemistry from 1997 to 2001. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in scientific research and analysis.
Contributions to Demographic Reporting
In her current role, Karen compiles and catalogs examples of demographic reporting efforts among publishing peers and other scholarly entities. This work contributes to the advancement of demographic reporting practices within the academic publishing field, promoting transparency and accountability in scholarly communications.