Kira Novakofski

Kira Novakofski is a seasoned medical professional currently serving as a Resident Physician at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire since June 2018. Concurrently, Kira has held the position of Research Director at Somml Health since November 2014, focusing on enhancing patient portal access and empowering patients through research and information dissemination. Kira's previous experience includes a post-doctoral researcher role at Cornell University, where evaluation of osteoarthritic cartilage was conducted, and as a graduate research assistant, characterizing cartilage diseases. Kira also has experience as an editor for American Journal Experts, a laboratory technician at Cornell University, and an equestrian coach and handler in various capacities, demonstrating a diverse skill set ranging from biomedical research to equestrian training. Kira's academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from Albany Medical College, a PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences from Cornell University, and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.