Bio
Kamala Murthy
Associate Director of Communications
Kamala is Associate Director of Communications at The New York Academy of Sciences, where she leads strategic communications for the Academy’s programming, including its prestigious Awards and Fellowship portfolio. Since joining the Academy in 2017, she has worked closely with scientists to translate complex research into accessible stories that reach broader audiences and drive meaningful impact. Kamala holds a BA in Sociology from Barnard College, Columbia University, and brings two decades of experience across science, healthcare, biotech, and pharmaceutical public relations.
From the Academy Blog
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