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Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.

Medical Editor

Credentials and Professional Experience

  • Rice University (B.S.)
  • The University of Texas at Austin (M.S., Ph.D.)
  • Cover-Featured Article in Experimental and Molecular Medicine 2013
  • Chapter Author for Methods in Molecular Biology
  • Featured Speaker at the 2018 Medical Advancement Expo
  • University of Texas at Austin College of Engineering THRUST Fellow
  • Co-Inventor of US9463069B2 and US20160114078A1

About Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.

Katy Moncivais holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. She’s an experienced Regenerative Medicine Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & healthcare industry. Skilled in adult stem cells, medical devices, biomechanics, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, and regenerative medicine, she provides guidance on an array of topics affecting consumers. She gives presentations and has been published on a variety of scientific and clinical research topics.

In her role at ConsumerSafety.org, Dr. Moncivais works alongside the writing and research staff to help deliver fact-based news stories to consumers. Her unique professional history alongside her rigorous educational background allows her to contribute to a variety of consumer-focused topics with a fresh perspective. In addition, Dr. Moncivais reviews portions of medically driven content to ensure scientific accuracy.