Katherine L Wright

Background

About Katherine L Wright

CAREER OBJECTIVES I am a qualified PhD and research communications specialist interested in the scientific and clinical aspects of improving the quality of care for patients through innovative research and knowledge translation. QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS • Experienced cancer researcher with 7 years experience in basic cancer biology • Generated new knowledge in the breast cancer field using scientific models that translated into multiple peer reviewed publications, through developing research methods, analyzing data and performing statistics • Five years of experience in research communications and knowledge translation, including the development of communication tools, key messages, presentations, and identifying opportunities to demonstrate research impact with the media, the public, donors, and internal and external stakeholders • Developed and directed a province-wide educational series, called Let’s Talk Cancer, in order to inspire the next generation of cancer researchers and educate youth about cancer research • Directed the Program team for a national science outreach conference, Science Rendezvous, and increased university and community engagement by 15% • Experienced people and project manager, supervising staff and students, projects and volunteer programs • Active participant in various scientific networks both at the University of Toronto and surrounding hospitals, as well as Life Science Ontario, that foster discussion and exchange of ideas in the life science space • Worked professionally as an Educator and Tutor, with 7 years experience teaching undergraduate level Biology, Biochemistry and Physiology • Built business development skills through completion of a Business Innovation Certificate, focussing on designing innovative business cases, establishing go-to-market strategies, leading innovation and managing development, and systemizing Innovation