Andrea R. Waksmunski

Andrea R. Waksmunski, Ph.D., currently serves as a Medical Writer at OPEN Health since May 2023. Prior to this role, Andrea was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine from June 2020 to May 2023, where grant funding was secured for research in genetics, bioethics, and science communication, and Andrea co-led the publication of two studies on genetic risk scores for primary open-angle glaucoma. Andrea completed a PhD in Genetics and Genome Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, where research identified new loci for age-related macular degeneration, resulting in multiple publications and presentations. Additional experience includes undergraduate research at Juniata College, where Andrea's senior thesis focused on gene expression in yellowtail fish, alongside roles as a study group leader in organic chemistry and biology. Andrea holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Juniata College, complemented by an HHMI Certificate for Genomics, Ethics & Society.