Ellie Manca, Mph
About Ellie Manca, Mph
Ellie Manca, MPH, is a Senior Medical Writer I with a background in Biobehavioral Health and extensive experience in medical communications. She has worked at organizations such as AlphaGroup Medical Communications and PRECISIONscientia, and holds a Master of Public Health from Penn State College of Medicine.
Current Role at PRECISIONscientia
Ellie Manca currently holds the position of Senior Medical Writer I at PRECISIONscientia, where she has been employed since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for producing high-quality medical writing that meets the needs of clients and stakeholders. Her experience in medical writing allows her to effectively communicate complex scientific information.
Previous Experience at AlphaGroup Medical Communications
Ellie Manca worked at AlphaGroup Medical Communications as an Associate Scientific Communications Manager from 2021 to 2022 for nine months. Prior to this role, she served as a Scientific Quality & Support Intern from 2020 to 2021 for eleven months. During her time at AlphaGroup, she contributed to various projects that enhanced scientific communication and ensured quality standards were met.
Educational Background in Public Health
Ellie Manca completed her Master of Public Health (MPH) at Penn State College of Medicine, specializing in Biostatistics and Epidemiology from 2020 to 2021. As part of her MPH program, she completed a capstone project focused on direct-to-consumer online STD tests, which provided her with practical experience in public health research and communication.
Undergraduate Studies at Penn State University
Ellie Manca earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biobehavioral Health from Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2020. The program emphasized the integration of biological, behavioral, and social sciences to understand health outcomes, equipping her with a comprehensive foundation in health-related fields.
Internship Experience in Health Research
In 2020, Ellie Manca gained practical experience as an intern at Food Allergy Research & Education for three months in a virtual setting. Additionally, she worked as a Project Assistant at Penn State College of Health and Human Development in 2019 for two months. These roles provided her with valuable insights into health research and project management.