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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.
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.
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