Kara Gavin is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Research & Policy Media Relations Manager at the University of Michigan's Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation since October 2014. With a career at Michigan Medicine that began in June 1999, Kara has held various roles including Lead Public Relations Representative and Director of Public Relations, focusing on science and medical writing, media relations, and social media strategies. Prior freelance work included writing for the U-M Medical School and significant responsibilities at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Kara holds a Master’s degree in Journalism with a science writing concentration from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Science Writing and Biology from Lehigh University.
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