Katherine Yam
About Katherine Yam
Katherine Yam serves as the Senior Scientific Director at PRECISIONscientia and the Group Scientific Director at Precision For Medicine, both since 2019. She specializes in informal science education and scientific communication, leveraging her expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Work at PRECISIONscientia
Katherine Yam has served as Senior Scientific Director at PRECISIONscientia since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing scientific communication strategies and ensuring the accuracy of scientific content. Her position is based in Yardley, PA, where she has contributed to the company's mission of advancing scientific understanding and communication.
Current Role at Precision For Medicine
In addition to her role at PRECISIONscientia, Katherine Yam also works as Group Scientific Director at Precision For Medicine, a position she has held since 2019. Located in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, she focuses on developing and implementing scientific communication strategies that support the company's objectives in the pharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at ETHOS Health Communications
Before joining PRECISIONscientia and Precision For Medicine, Katherine Yam worked at ETHOS Health Communications as Senior Scientific Director from 2013 to 2019. During her six years at the company, she played a key role in scientific communication and education, enhancing the organization's capabilities in delivering accurate scientific information.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Yam holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from Queen's University, which she completed from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from The University of British Columbia, studying from 2005 to 2011. Her academic background supports her expertise in scientific communication and informal science education.
Specialization in Scientific Communication
Katherine Yam specializes in informal science education and scientific communication. She has a proven track record of liaising with team members to develop effective communication strategies. Her work involves translating complex scientific data and literature related to pharmaceutical products, as well as reviewing publications and multimedia presentations for scientific accuracy.