Jane A. Welch, Ph.D.

Jane A. Welch, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in various roles. Jane A. started their career as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Clemson University, where they conducted protein biochemistry research and collaborated with a team of scientists. Jane A. then served as an HHMI International Student Researcher at CNRS, where they focused on developing vector control strategies for malaria.

Jane continued their academic journey and became a Ph.D. Candidate in Human Genetics at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In this role, they managed multiple research projects related to human cancers and made significant discoveries in the field. Jane A. also worked as a Teaching Assistant at Johns Hopkins University, providing instruction on genomics and bioinformatics research methodologies.

After completing their Ph.D., Jane joined the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as a Medical Writing Fellow, supporting the establishment of a fellowship program for PhD candidates in medical writing. Jane A. later became a Contributing Writer for the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM®), where they wrote technical content on human genes.

Jane's most recent role is as a Science Educator at Fayette County Public Schools. Jane A. was responsible for developing scientific and technical materials for science curricula and was actively involved in mentoring student clubs and organizations.

Currently, they serve as a Health Communications Technical Writer/Editor at BeVera Solutions, working as a federal contractor for the CDC's evaluation of the government's COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Jane A. Welch, Ph.D. obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Genetics with a minor in Biochemistry from Clemson University, where they studied from 2007 to 2011. Following this, they pursued their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Genetics at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine from 2011 to 2017. In addition to their degrees, Jane also holds various certifications, including AP Seminar and AP Biology certifications from The College Board obtained in 2021 and 2020 respectively. Jane A. also holds an AMWA Essential Skills Certificate from the American Medical Writers Association obtained in 2017. Furthermore, they have obtained teaching certifications including Biology (Grades 6-12) and Chemistry (Grades 6-12) from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission in 2020, along with a Gifted Endorsement and a Teaching Certificate (Clear and Renewable) obtained in 2021 and 2020 respectively.