Katherine Thayer
About Katherine Thayer
Katherine Thayer is a Senior Project Manager currently at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, with a strong background in biostatistics and epidemiology. She has previously held positions at Tufts Medical Center and Clinical Trial Data Services, contributing to research in cardiogenic shock and environmental health issues.
Work at Broad
Katherine Thayer currently serves as a Senior Project Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2022, contributing her expertise in project management within a leading research institution. Her role involves overseeing various projects that align with the institute's mission to advance biomedical research and improve human health.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before her current role, Katherine Thayer worked at Tufts Medical Center as a Senior Project Manager from 2020 to 2022. In this position, she managed projects related to healthcare research, focusing on improving patient outcomes. Additionally, she served as a Statistical Associate at Tufts Medical Center from 2019 to 2020, where she applied her statistical knowledge to support research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Thayer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Spanish from Emory University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health with a focus on Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Boston University School of Public Health between 2017 and 2019. Her academic background supports her work in public health and biostatistics.
Background in Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Katherine Thayer has a strong background in biostatistics and epidemiology, which she has applied in various roles. Notably, she contributed to cardiogenic shock research, leveraging her expertise in these fields. Her work in biostatistical consulting, including her time as an Independent Statistical Consultant at Precardia, Inc., has further enhanced her analytical skills.
Experience in Clinical Trial Data Services
In 2018, Katherine Thayer worked as a Data Manager at Clinical Trial Data Services for four months. This role involved managing and analyzing clinical trial data, which contributed to her understanding of data management in a clinical research setting.