Katherine Schwartz
About Katherine Schwartz
Katherine Schwartz is a Communications Specialist at the NIH Office of Disease Prevention, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in technical writing and program analysis, she has held various roles in health communication and research support across multiple institutions.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Katherine Schwartz has served as a Communications Specialist at the NIH Office of Disease Prevention since 2017. In this role, she provides communications support for the Pathways to Prevention program and coordinates collaborative prevention research projects across the NIH. Additionally, she is involved in the NIH Office of Disease Prevention's portfolio analysis initiative, contributing to the advancement of public health initiatives.
Previous Positions in Health Communication
Before her current role at NIH, Katherine Schwartz held several positions in health communication and research. She worked as a Technical Writer and Editor at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for nine months in 2013. From 2015 to 2017, she served as a Program Analyst at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). Additionally, she was a Science Policy and Technical Writer/Editor contractor at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute from 2010 to 2013.
Educational Background
Katherine Schwartz studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from 1999 to 2002 and a Master of Science in Journalism from 2007 to 2008. She also attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for one year from 1998 to 1999. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and research.
Experience in Clinical Research
Katherine Schwartz has extensive experience in clinical research. She worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at NorthShore University HealthSystem from 2008 to 2010 and as a Clinical Research Specialist at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2003 to 2006. Her roles involved managing research projects and supporting clinical trials, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the research landscape.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Katherine Schwartz began her career with various internships and early positions that laid the groundwork for her professional development. She was a Government Relations and Practice Intern at the American Society of Hematology from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, gaining valuable experience in research and education.