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Laurel Kartchner is an experienced Medical Science Liaison specializing in vaccines and organ health, currently employed at Valneva since July 2022. Previously, Laurel worked at Natera from April 2021 to June 2022, focusing on educating healthcare providers about donor-derived cell-free DNA and chronic kidney disease. Prior roles include Clinical Research Scientist II at Impact Pharmaceutical Services, where Laurel developed clinical and regulatory documents for various therapeutic areas, along with experience in medical writing and editing. Laurel earned a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where research involved creating models for studying immune-mediated damage after burn injuries. An academic background includes serving as a teaching assistant and instructor, alongside research roles at academic institutions.