Irene Ying
About Irene Ying
Irene Ying is a Communications Specialist currently working at The National Institutes of Health since 2020. She has a background in molecular biology and extensive experience in communications across various organizations, including the University of Maryland and Phase Change Software.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Irene Ying has been employed as a Communications Specialist at the National Institutes of Health since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that effectively convey scientific information to various stakeholders. Her work contributes to the dissemination of research findings and promotes awareness of health-related initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Irene Ying holds a Master of Arts in Molecular Biology from Princeton University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the California Institute of Technology, completing her studies there from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in science communication.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position, Irene Ying held various roles in communications and writing. She worked as a Technical Writer at Phase Change Software, LLC for ten months in 2015-2016. Additionally, she served as a Communications Specialist, Writer, Editor, and Project Manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory from 2014 to 2015. Her experience also includes roles at Bulletin News LLC as a Medical Editor and at the University of Maryland College Park as a Communications Coordinator.
Research and Academic Roles
Irene Ying has extensive experience in research and academic settings. She was a Molecular Biology Graduate Student at Princeton University from 2006 to 2010 and worked as a Biology Faculty Research Assistant at the University of Maryland from 2010 to 2011. These roles provided her with hands-on experience in scientific research, which informs her communication strategies in her current positions.
Current Role at University of Hawaii at Manoa
In addition to her work at the National Institutes of Health, Irene Ying has been serving as a Science Writer/Editor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa since 2019. In this capacity, she focuses on creating and editing content that communicates scientific research and findings to a broader audience, further enhancing her expertise in science communication.