Marissa Locke Rottinghaus

Marissa Locke Rottinghaus is a highly experienced science writer and communications specialist with a strong academic background in immunology. Currently working as a freelance writer for Biofluent Communications since January 2024 and as a science writer for the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology since January 2023, Marissa develops content that effectively engages a range of audiences in the life sciences. Previous roles include serving as a science associate editor for The American Association of Immunologists, where responsibilities involved curating scientific content and managing peer review processes, and as an immunology PhD candidate at Washington University School of Medicine, focusing on the role of type I interferons during chikungunya virus infection. Marissa also possesses extensive scientific writing and editing experience from various academic positions, enhancing communication within the field of biological sciences.