Arun Divakaruni, Ph.D
Scientific Communications Director, Weber Shandwick
*Refreshments and Snacks Provided*
Thursday, December 2, 5-6pm, UW, Health Science Building
Room T-739 (T-wing)
The ability to effectively communicate science to a wide variety of audiences is very important for
biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Divakaruni is a life science specialist for the
Healthcare practice of Weber Shandwick, a leading global public relations firm. He provides an added
level of expertise and rigor to scientific communications, including competitive positioning, issues
management, strategy planning and traditional healthcare/science PR programming.
Since starting his career at Weber Shandwick, Dr. Divakaruni has worked with blue-chip biotechnology
and pharmaceutical clientele, including Genentech, Gilead Sciences and Merck. As a director in the
Scientific Communications team, he manages communication activities for major medical meetings, data
announcements and drug approvals. He received his doctorate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
from UCLA.
For the schedule of future speakers and other resources check out our website:
http://courses.washington.edu/phd/
This seminar series is only possible because of generous support from the
Departments of Biochemistry, Biological Structure, Comparative Medicine,
Genome Sciences, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology and
Biophysics and Radiology; and by the Graduate School Fund for Excellence and
Innovation (GSFEI), the Molecular and Cellular Biology Training Grant, the
Graduate Program in Neurobiology and Behavior, the Office of Research and
Graduate Education in the UW School of Medicine and the Pharmacological
Sciences Training Grant.
