Kaushik Desai — Senior Medical Writer & Developer

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// About

Rigorous research, readable writing.

I'm a Senior Medical Writer with 3+ years in medical communications and a hands-on R&D background in mRNA therapeutics. I critically appraise the literature, understand study design and outcomes, and turn them into accurate, engaging content for healthcare professionals: articles, reviews, case studies, visual abstracts, infographics and video.

I hold a dual Master's in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics from Savitribai Phule Pune University, and I'm a KVPY Fellow. Outside the day job I teach myself to code, building tools and interactive experiences like this site.

Medical WritingMedical CommunicationsMedico-MarketingmRNA / BiotechBioinformaticsHTML · CSS · JavaScript · PHP

// By the numbers

3+years in medical communications

15+articles published

5+research publications

4years in mRNA R&D

400 mLpilot-scale mRNA batches

2Master's degrees

5years as a KVPY Fellow

3languages spoken

3Harvard & Johns Hopkins courses

2client websites built

// Journey

From the lab bench to the written word.

NOV 2025 → NOW

Senior Medical Writer

MedSynapse

Evidence-based articles, case studies, infographics, visual abstracts, videos, polls and surveys for HCP engagement, working with medical, design and marketing teams.

NOV 2022 → NOV 2025

R&D Officer, then Scientific Executive

Gennova Biopharmaceuticals

mRNA in-vitro transcription from 50 µL to 400 mL, chromatographic purification, QC, design of experiments, CRISPR work and a peer-reviewed self-amplifying mRNA manuscript.

DEC 2023 → JAN 2025

Freelance Web Designer

Aestheseals

Designed the WordPress website for an online platform selling premium yet affordable framed wall art, tumblers and tote bags.

MAY 2021 → DEC 2023

Scientific Writer & Editor

The Science Bistro

15+ accessible science articles, plus videos and illustrations. Edited submissions and coordinated the publishing schedule.

MAR → JUN 2023

Freelance Web Designer

Fortune Exim

Built a WordPress website for an import and export business, showcasing its extensive catalogue and making it easy for visitors to navigate.

SEP → OCT 2022

Freelance Web Designer

Tomar Lab

Worked with a scientist to build the lab's WordPress website: publications, ongoing research, lab members, and a page for consultations and collaborations.

2016 → 2022

Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Dual Master's, MTech, and stem-cell research theses. KVPY Fellow, and GATE Life Sciences qualified (2022).

// Work

What I make.

Articles & reviews

Evidence-based articles, case studies and literature reviews. Samples are under confidentiality, but my earlier public writing is online.

Read on The Science Bistro →

Visual abstracts & infographics

Complex data distilled into one-glance visuals that HCPs can absorb quickly.

Videos, polls & surveys

Short videos and quick-fire polls and surveys that drive engagement.

[ interactive content preview ]

Interactive content

Clickable medical education

Short, visual, clickable pieces that make learning stick. Public demos will be embedded here.

Demos coming soon

[ dashboard screenshot ] Screenshot of the personal finance dashboard

Side project · self-built

Personal finance dashboard

Net worth tracking, investments with XIRR, debt and amortisation, and FIRE calculators, in six themes. Vanilla JavaScript, HTML and PHP, built with Claude Code. The demo uses sample data.

Open live demo →

The Science Bistro Screenshot of The Science Bistro website

Website · WordPress · Illustration

The Science Bistro

A science communication platform where I wrote and edited 15+ articles. I designed the website in WordPress and drew the illustrations in its hero section on an iPad.

Visit the site →

Aestheseals Screenshot of the Aestheseals website

Website · WordPress · Freelance

Aestheseals

An online store for premium yet affordable framed wall art, tumblers and tote bags. I designed the website in WordPress.

Visit the site →

Tools

Self-built · HTML · CSS · JavaScript

Small tools for everyday web work

A growing set of free, browser-based utilities with no sign-up. The HTML Comparer is live, and a JSON formatter and regex tester are on the way.

Open the tools →

// Skills & tools

What I work with.

Writing & science

Medical writingMedical communicationsMedico-marketingScientific editing Literature reviewVisual abstractsmRNA R&DBioinformatics

Web & creative

WordPressWeb hostingHTML / CSSJavaScript PHPVideo editingGraphic designIllustration

// Research

Published work.

Evaluation of self-amplifying mRNA platform for protein expression and genetic stability: Implication for mRNA therapies
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications · 2023

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Human gingival mesenchymal stem cells retain their growth and immunomodulatory characteristics independent of donor age
Science Advances · 2022

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Advances in Tissue Engineering Approaches for Craniomaxillofacial Bone Reconstruction
Book chapter · Biomechanics and Functional Tissue Engineering, IntechOpen · 2020

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Scaffold-Free Spheroids Derived from Stem Cells for Tissue-Engineering Applications

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Are Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Effective In Patients With COVID-19 Cytokine Storm: A Review
ECS Transactions · 2022

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Education

M.Tech, Biotechnology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Master's, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
Savitribai Phule Pune University

Certifications

Issues in Vaccine Development for Coronaviruses · Harvard Medical School
COVID-19 Contact Tracing · Johns Hopkins University
Leading Beyond the COVID-19 Health Care Crisis · Harvard Medical School

Honours

KVPY Fellow (2016–2021)
GATE Life Sciences (XL) · Qualified, 2022

Languages

English · professional
Hindi · native
Marathi · native

Hi, I'm Kaushik.
I turn complex science into clear stories.

Hi, I'm Kaushik.
I turn complex science into clear stories.

Medical writing & research

Interactive content & tools

Rigorous research, readable writing.

From the lab bench to the written word.

Senior Medical Writer

R&D Officer, then Scientific Executive

Freelance Web Designer

Scientific Writer & Editor

Freelance Web Designer

Freelance Web Designer

Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

What I make.

Articles & reviews

Visual abstracts & infographics

Videos, polls & surveys

Clickable medical education

Personal finance dashboard

The Science Bistro

Aestheseals

Small tools for everyday web work

What I work with.

Writing & science

Web & creative

Published work.

Education

Certifications

Honours

Languages

Let's build something clear.