Kristen Meldi Plasseraud
About Kristen Meldi Plasseraud
Kristen Meldi Plasseraud serves as the Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs at AtriCure, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong academic background with a PhD in Reproductive Biology from Northwestern University and extensive experience in scientific roles across various institutions.
Work at AtriCure
Kristen Meldi Plasseraud has been employed at AtriCure, Inc. since 2021. She currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs, where she has worked for three years in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to her current role, she served as Principal Publications Specialist at AtriCure from 2019 to 2021. Her experience at AtriCure reflects her expertise in scientific communication and publication management within the medical device industry.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Meldi Plasseraud earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Drury University, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. She further advanced her education at Northwestern University, where she obtained a PhD in Reproductive Biology, studying from 2004 to 2012. This extensive educational background provides her with a solid foundation in biological sciences, enhancing her capabilities in scientific affairs.
Background
Kristen Meldi Plasseraud has a diverse professional background in scientific research and medical communication. She began her career at Northwestern University, where she worked as a Graduate Student and later as a Post-doctoral Fellow. After her time at Northwestern, she served as a Medical Science Liaison Scientist at Castle Biosciences from 2015 to 2018. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan from 2013 to 2015, further broadening her research experience.
Previous Roles
Before her current position at AtriCure, Kristen Meldi Plasseraud held various roles that contributed to her expertise in scientific affairs. She worked as a Post-doctoral Fellow at Northwestern University for three months in 2012 and spent two years as a Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of Michigan from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Medical Science Liaison Scientist at Castle Biosciences from 2015 to 2018, where she engaged with scientific communities.