Hello!I'M Kathryn Atkins.

I am a clarity-obsessed editor and writer who turns complexity into connection across science, medicine, and media.

About me.

I’m a precision editor, writer, and science communicator with over a decade of experience helping ideas hit their mark. With a background spanning academic publishing, medical journalism, higher education, and healthcare marketing, I specialize in translating complex information into clear, engaging narratives that inform and inspire.

Clients and collaborators have included leading scientists, innovative startups, and respected organizations such as the University of Minnesota, Yieldwink, and Impact Journals.

When I’m not deep in an editorial cycle, you might find me optimizing content strategy, mentoring a junior team member, or sharpening my skills as a committed, though very average, chess enthusiast.

From refining research manuscripts and managing communications for major medical institutions to boosting SEO and growing brand presence, my work is grounded in strategy, storytelling, and measurable results. I’ve helped increase citations by over 200%, grown organic traffic by more than a third, and led teams that turn dense technical content into impactful public messaging.

Whether I’m editing a high-stakes cancer research paper or crafting a press release that captures the essence of a breakthrough, my goal is the same: make science and medicine more accessible, more compelling, and more human.

Written & Edited: Selected Works

NEW STUDY: Discovery of Chemical Means to Reverse Aging and Restore Cellular Function

This entry exemplifies my most widely read press release to-date. It was picked up by leading media outlets, including the New York Post, MSN, Yahoo!, Fortune, and hundreds more from around the world.

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U of M Medical School Experts and NASA Use Space Laboratory to Research Bone Loss

NASA?! Yep. This was an exciting article to research.

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SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Disrupts p53 Tumor Suppressor Pathway

This entry represents one of my most controversial blogs. The piece sparked lively debates online that significantly boosted the citations and attention metrics of the original research paper.

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High School Students Use AI to Make Aging and Glioblastoma Discoveries

So proud of these up-and-coming scientists and researchers — this might be one of my most inspiring stories yet.

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Aging, Epigenetic Clocks, and Rejuvenation

Aging research was a prominent subject of my writing for four years straight. It’s a fascinating topic to learn about!

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EMT Resistance in Cancer Cells and Two Potential Causes

This is one of my most technical blogs. Interestingly, analytics show that the page continues to rank among the highest in page views on the site — with significant traffic still rolling in more than four years after the initial publication date.

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Hepatocellular Carcinoma in The Andes Mountains

Cancer and oncology research has been a prominent focus of mine since 2018. This is just one of the hundreds of blogs I wrote about another fascinating study.

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How Menopause Changes Brain Structure and Connectivity

I love a good female-focused feature. Any time I have the opportunity to write about women’s health, I’m all in.

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