Katie Purdy

Katie Purdy serves as the Associate Director of Clinical and Commercial Strategy at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research since March 2018, focusing on strategic initiatives related to clinical research and therapeutic development. Prior roles at MJFF include Senior Analyst in Research Partnerships and Analyst in Stakeholder Engagement, where data analysis and stakeholder alignment were key responsibilities. Prior experience at Zitter Health Insights involved leading an immunology team, utilizing data to create actionable client strategies. Earlier research positions at Vanderbilt University and the University of Miami involved significant contributions to neuroscience and medical research, while a role at Reed College in genetics provided additional laboratory experience. Katie Purdy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University.