Dr PRANITA RAO
Pune,MH
Summary
An enthusiastic communicator and storyteller with three years of experience in science writing, research, and communication. A creative soul with expertise in breaking down complex scientific narratives into easily digestible and engaging stories for academic and non-academic audiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
Expressive Sensitive
04.2023 - Current
- Initiated an art business and showcased over 100 pieces of abstract art on an online and offline platform.
- Authored an art blog to improve engagement about abstract art and creative expression.
Science Writer
Self-employed
01.2021 - Current
- Pursuing science book publishing with stories about blood disorders and the disadvantages of smoking.
- Authored stories inspired by human emotions to communicate complex niche medical research to young adults.
Medical Writer and Editor
SEI Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Authored, edited, and reviewed patient case simulations containing questionnaires and educational medical scenarios to improve research education for medical students and healthcare professionals.
- Organized projects according to deadlines and attentively researched short bowel syndrome, rehydration therapy, and irritable bowel syndrome.
- Utilized effective written communication strategies to advocate the accuracy of medical information to the medical review board.
- Collaborated with fellow writers and editors to improve the accuracy of simulations.
Science Communication Author
Notion Press India Ltd.
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Published a creative health education book titled 'Every Lab Coat Tells A Story' with a 4.9 rating on Amazon. Independently sold 300 copies.
- Single-handedly authored fiction stories about scientific research topics including oral squamous cell carcinoma, magnetic resonance imaging, gene editing, and social anxiety disorder.
- Selected complex research information and articulated it into easily readable narratives.
- Interacted with researchers, young adults, and healthcare professionals to increase awareness about utilizing creative mediums.
- Educated the general audience about scientific research using stories that focused on patient-doctor and patient-family relationships.
Public Engagement Events
Volunteer
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared an event for about 2000 people (including children and adults) on the biophysics research topic 'stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy'.
- Utilized live worms to display the uniqueness and effectiveness of microscopes with different resolutions.
- Worked in a peer group to develop verbal communication strategies, games, interactive content, reflection reports, and event critique reports.
Dentist (Intern)
Dr. D.Y Patil Dental Hospital
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Diagnosed, treated, and managed patients (ages: 5 - 80 years), living with various dental and medical health conditions in suburban and rural areas.
- Engaged and communicated with over 4000 patients to improve their health literacy and awareness.
- Lead oral health camps designed for children and rural populations.
- Designed a pilot study on the topic of Cyberchondria in working dentists and dental students. The research shed light on the usage of the internet in diagnosing and treating dental conditions. Presented the findings as a poster at a dental conference (KLE Belgaum).
Education
Master of Science - Science Communication
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, UK01.2020
Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery -
Dr. DY Patil Dental Hospital
Pune, India01.2016
Skills
- Storytelling and Creative Thinking
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
Accomplishments
Featured article, The Times of India, 2014
Title: Joy at the Peak - Discover Krishna Patil's Mt. Everest Adventure
Certification
- Artist specializing in acrylic art, The purple chalk studio, 2022-2023
- LifeFirst Tobacco Cessation Training Programme, LifeFirst, 2016
Softwares
Ø EndNote - Beginner
Ø Microsoft Office - Proficient
Ø Adobe Creative Cloud - Beginner
Additional Information
Internationally mobile and willing to relocate
Languages
German
Elementary (A2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Founder
Expressive Sensitive
04.2023 - Current
Science Writer
Self-employed
01.2021 - Current
Medical Writer and Editor
SEI Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2021
Science Communication Author
Notion Press India Ltd.
11.2019 - 07.2020
Public Engagement Events
Volunteer
11.2018 - 01.2020
Dentist (Intern)
Dr. D.Y Patil Dental Hospital
04.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Science Communication
The University of Sheffield
Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery -
Dr. DY Patil Dental Hospital
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