Taylor Buffa
About Taylor Buffa
Taylor Buffa is a Communications Specialist at the National Institutes of Health, Office of Disease Prevention, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in biotechnology and biology, with experience in various healthcare and research roles.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Taylor Buffa currently serves as a Communications Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the Office of Disease Prevention. In this role, Buffa has been responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that promote the office's initiatives and public health messages. Buffa has been with NIH since 2021 and has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing public awareness of disease prevention.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Communication
Prior to joining NIH, Taylor Buffa held several positions that contributed to her expertise in healthcare communication. Buffa worked as an Assistant to the Administrator at Forest Hill Healthcare Center for two months in 2017. In 2021, she completed a five-month internship as a Technology Transfer Intern at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), where she gained experience in technology transfer processes and communication within a research environment.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Buffa earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biotechnology from Georgetown University, completing her studies from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from the same institution, graduating in 2020. Buffa's educational background provides her with a strong foundation in scientific communication and research methodologies, which she applies in her current role.
Internship and Research Experience
Throughout her career, Taylor Buffa has gained valuable experience through various internships and research roles. She worked as a Research Assistant at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center from 2016 to 2020, where she engaged in cancer research projects. Additionally, Buffa interned at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2019 as a Genomics Intern in the DNA Diagnostic Laboratory for two months and participated in a Physician Shadowing Program at Valley Health System in 2018.