Karen Y.

Karen Y. is an experienced medical writing and regulatory affairs professional with a strong background in drug development and health communication. Currently serving as the Director of Medical Writing at MindMed, Karen Y. focuses on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for brain health disorders. Previously, as Associate Director at BlueRock Therapeutics, Karen Y. led global regulatory strategies for multiple product development programs and managed high-quality regulatory submissions. With prior roles at Lundbeck and The Savvy Scientist, LLC, Karen Y. has developed key medical deliverables, built medical writing infrastructures, and engaged in innovative product design, demonstrating a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and addressing unmet medical needs. Karen Y. earned a PhD in Molecular Toxicology and an MS in Toxicology from UCLA, along with a BS in Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.