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# Anjana V\. Nair on Tal

## Headline

Science Communications Strategist \| Research Communications \| Public Engagement

## About

I translate complex science into clear, engaging stories that help research reach the people and decisions it is meant to inform\. I'm a science communications professional with 8\+ years across biomedical research, translational science, public engagement, and editorial strategy \- with experience spanning Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Queen Mary University of London, the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and the Open Data Institute\. My work has included: • Research storytelling and institutional communications • Digital content, campaigns, and audience engagement • Public\-facing explainers on health, AI, data, and policy • Communications for academic, nonprofit, and research environments • Translating complex science for funders, stakeholders, and broader audiences I’m interested in roles across science communications, research communications, health and policy communication, public engagement, and strategic storytelling\.

## Location

New York

## AI stack

antigravity

codex

## Work experience

Communications Manager at Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Nov 2024 \- Jun 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos, New York, NY, I lead communications and strategy that position the Irving Institute \(Columbia's Clinical and Translational Science Award \(CTSA\) hub\) as a driver of translational science\. My work integrates storytelling, systems, and partnerships to amplify impact and strengthen Columbia’s research voice\.

Communications Manager at Performing Medicine, Jun 2023 \- Dec 2023 · 7 mos, London Area, United Kingdom, In my contractual capacity, I developed a comprehensive vision and communication blueprint tailored specifically for utilising art\-based interventions in the healthcare sector\. This included strategic planning and establishing key industry relationships to support the organisation's mission\. Project overview: One notable project I contributed to was 'Communicating through Covid', backed by the Arts and Humanities Research Council \(AHRC\)\. This initiative delved into how the pandemic affected the non\-verbal communication of healthcare professionals\.

Senior Communications Research Officer at Queen Mary University of London, Mar 2023 \- Jul 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos, London, England, United Kingdom, I led the delivery of all internal \(and strategic\) communications for PGRs, supervisors, and associated staff for the Doctoral College and External Relations Directorate\. I also supported EDI initiatives, executed strategies for the University's external activities and international affairs, and facilitated and promoted the work of PhD researchers by disseminating their research to respective audiences\.

Communications Officer at University of Oxford, Jul 2022 \- Feb 2023 · 8 mos, University of Oxford, My role sits with the Dementias Platform UK \(DPUK\)\. I developed communications products like scientific reports, blogs, news, features, infographics for the website and social media to promote DPUK's work; conveyed important public health messaging on dementia, as well as met the information needs of researchers and stakeholders\.

Researcher at Open Data Institute, Jul 2022 \- Oct 2022 · 4 mos, Greater London, As part of in\-house work placement opportunity\. Core responsibilities include designing and conducting desk research on areas related to data and technology, drawing on wider theoretical frameworks\. Project Overview: Understanding the use of Federated Learning to support responsible data stewardship, particularly within the healthcare sector\. I was tasked with communicating research findings to a wide range of audiences through report writing and a blog post\.

## Education

Master's degree, Science Communication, Imperial College London

Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology, Dr\. D\. Y\. Patil Vidyapeeth

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