Kat Thayer
About Kat Thayer
Kat Thayer is a Senior Project Manager currently at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, with prior experience at Tufts Medical Center. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Emory University and a Master of Public Health from Boston University, specializing in biostatistics and epidemiology.
Work at Broad Institute
Kat Thayer serves as a Senior Project Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2022. In this role, she applies her expertise in project management to oversee various initiatives. Her responsibilities include coordinating teams and resources, ensuring project timelines are met, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. Thayer's background in biostatistics and epidemiology enhances her ability to manage complex projects effectively.
Previous Experience at Tufts Medical Center
Prior to her current role, Thayer worked at Tufts Medical Center as a Senior Project Manager from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she managed multiple projects, leveraging her strong communication and analytical skills. She also held the position of Statistical Associate at the same institution from 2019 to 2020, where she contributed to statistical analyses and project development.
Educational Background
Thayer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Spanish from Emory University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Boston University School of Public Health, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. This educational foundation supports her expertise in public health and research methodologies.
Consulting and Data Management Experience
In addition to her project management roles, Thayer worked as an Independent Statistical Consultant at Precardia, Inc. for two months in 2020. She also gained experience as a Data Manager at Clinical Trial Data Services in 2018, where she managed data for clinical research projects. Her diverse experience in clinical cardiovascular research contributes to her analytical capabilities.
Skills and Expertise
Thayer combines strong communication skills with analytical expertise in her role as a Senior Project Manager. Her experience in clinical cardiovascular research and her educational background in biostatistics and epidemiology equip her with the necessary skills to manage complex projects and contribute to genomic analysis software development.