Karissa L. Cross
Associate Director @Lifesci Communications
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director @Lifesci Communications
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology, General
North Carolina State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Microbiology, General
Vanderbilt University
NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Young Harris College
Biology, General
SKILLS
ABOUT KARISSA L. CROSS
Karissa is a public relations and corporate communications professional who helps biotech and healthcare companies translate complex science into clear, compelling stories. Her work is grounded in scientific rigor, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of how to meet audiences where they are.Before moving into communications, Karissa trained as a scientist, earning her Ph.D. from The University of Tennessee and completing postdoctoral research at Vanderbilt University, where she received a National Science Foundation award for her work exploring the evolutionary relationships between host genetics, the microbiome, and speciation. During her graduate research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, she studied the human microbiome and its role in disease. Karissa has authored twelve peer-reviewed publications, presented at national and international conferences, and holds a Certificate in College Teaching from Vanderbilt University, experiences that continue to inform her ability to communicate with clarity and impact.
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