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scientist. speaker. consultant.
Hi, I'm Dr. Caroline Duncombe.

I'm a scientist and storyteller passionate about making complex science clear, creative, and human.  Science communication should activate audiences—not just deliver information. I use humor, visuals, and action as tools for connection. From scientific advice to keynote talks to one-on-one consulting, I help scientists and organizations share their work in ways that resonate, challenge assumptions, and stick.

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work experience

2025 -- Now

Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford  

Palo Alto, CA

2024 -- Now

Founder/Producer, Are You Smarter Than A Comedian?

Seattle and San Francisco

2020 -- 2025

Doctoral Candidate at University of Washington 

Seattle, WA

2022 -- 2024

Creator/Producer, Mad Science with Bandit Theater

Seattle, WA

2019

Consultant, Patients for Affordable Drugs (P4AD)

Washington DC

technical consulting

I work with scientists, startups, companies and creatives to make sense of biological heterogeneity—whether that means designing better studies, building smarter models, or telling clearer stories. 

science-comedy shows 

For over four years now, I’ve created, conceptualized, and produced live comedy shows.  In collaboration with experts, creatives and, businesses, my team crafts interactive experiences that bring complex ideas to life and  aim to make smart the new funny.

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