Kristin French Ph.D., Cmpp

Dr. Kristin French, PhD, CMPP has a diverse work experience spanning from 2008 to 2023. Their most recent role is as a Scientific Director at ProEd Communications, where they started in July 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate Scientific Director at the same company from June 2022 to July 2023.

From 2020 to 2022, Dr. French worked at MedThink SciCom, starting as a Medical Writer and then transitioning to a Senior Medical Writer.

Kristin also has experience at UT Southwestern Medical Center where they served as a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Postdoctoral Fellow from September 2015 to July 2020. In this role, they managed multiple research projects, supervised junior scientists, and conducted experiments using molecular biology and genetic techniques.

From 2010 to 2015, Dr. French worked at The Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. During this time, they studied cardiac progenitor cell behavior and mentored undergraduate research associates.

Before their graduate studies, Dr. French worked as a Conversational English Teacher in Hungary and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Denison University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Overall, Dr. Kristin French has a strong background in scientific research and medical writing, with experience in leadership and mentorship roles.

Kristin French, PhD, CMPP has a strong educational background with degrees in both Biochemistry and Biomedical Engineering. Kristin obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry from Denison University in the years 2005 to 2009. Following this, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering at both Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2010 to 2015.

In addition to their formal education, Kristin French has also acquired various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Kristin has obtained the Certified Medical Publication Professional™ certification from the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) in April 2023. Furthermore, they have completed multiple courses and training programs on collaboration principles, critical thinking, grammar improvement, strategic thinking, leadership mindsets, virtual meeting facilitation, data science, influencing techniques, inclusive conversations, healthcare and public health data science, plain language writing, commonly confused words, machine learning, influencing communication, bias confrontation, smart thinking, infographic creation using PowerPoint, emotional intelligence development, and the importance of emotional intelligence for success. These certifications were acquired between 2020 and 2021 from LinkedIn.