Katherine B. Szarama

Katherine B. Szarama, PhD has a diverse background in research and policy in the healthcare industry. Katherine B. currently holds the position of Director, Drug Pricing at Arnold Ventures since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Manager, Research and Venture Grants, Health at Emerson Collective from 2019 to 2022. Katherine B. also gained experience as a Social Science Research Analyst at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from 2018 to 2019.

Katherine has a strong background in research, particularly in the field of pediatric oncology. Katherine B. worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital from 2012 to 2016, where they focused on developing preclinical models for pediatric neuroblastoma. Additionally, they worked as a NIDCD Intramural Research Training Award Pre-Doctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health from 2007 to 2012, where they conducted research on the mechanical properties of cells in the inner ear.

Throughout their career, Katherine has demonstrated their expertise in research, policy analysis, and healthcare innovation.

Katherine B. Szarama PhD completed their education journey with a PhD in Medical Science from Karolinska Institutet, where they studied from 2007 to 2012. Prior to that, they obtained a BA in Neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University, which they attended from 2004 to 2007. Before their undergraduate studies, they attended Notre Dame Prep from 2000 to 2004, although the degree and field of study are unspecified for this period.