Katie E. Yoest, Ph.D., CMPPTM
Medical Communications Expert
I’m Katie Yoest, a bench-trained neuroscience turned science communicator.
I have a passion for translating clinical data into meaningful storytelling.
Experience
Associate Scientific Director, Fingerpaint Medical (formerly MedThink SciCom)
Served as the scientific lead on multiple accounts in the neurology and oncology/hematology space, including establishing and maintaining client relationships. Responsible for internal stewardship of account strategy and growth.
Senior Medical Writer, MedThink SciCom | 2023-2025
Provided scientific expertise across multiple therapeutic areas, including formal and informal mentorship of junior writers. Facilitated meetings with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights on clinical practice and inform strategic planning.
Medical Writer, MedThink SciCom | 2022-2023
Applied client medical strategy to develop clear and accurate scientific content across a wide range of deliverables. Worked with a team to execute multiple projects within tight timelines.
Education
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship | 2018-2022
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Ph.D. in Psychology (Biopsychology) | 2013-2018
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
B.S. in Biopsychology | 2009-2013
Wagner College, Staten Island, NY
Certifications
ISMPP Certified Medical Publications ProfessionalTM | 2024
The CMPPTM credential certifies expertise in the field of medical publications, including deep knowledge of Good Publication Practices and other standards for dissemination of clinical publications.
About Me
A born-and-raised New Englander, I moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2013 to pursue my Ph.D. at the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and then made the short trip north to East Lansing to complete a postdoctoral fellowship at Michigan State University. I now live in Lansing, Michigan with my husband, Charlie, and two cats, Bagel and Cream Cheese. We love spending time camping by the lakes (Superior is our personal favorite) but I’ll always be partial to the ocean. I’m a self-proclaimed morning person, Real Housewives expert, and reigning fantasy football champion.
