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Grady Blacken

Biomedical Writer

Grady Blacken is a biomedical writer for the BodyFreedom Collaborative.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Grady Blacken, an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Bellevue College since 2014, has extensive experience in various roles, including instructor and research advisor. His research focuses on high-throughput methods for detecting protein oxidation and phosphorylation. He collaborates with medical professionals in Seattle to examine the link between patient outcomes and molecular changes in blood cells, emphasizing the importance of his work in bridging chemistry and medicine.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Grady earned his BA in Chemistry from Whitman College and his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Washington. He then spent five years as a postdoctoral research fellow at UW Hematology and the Puget Sound Blood Center, now Bloodworks Northwest, where he honed his expertise in analytical methods.

PERSONAL

Grady, a Washington native living in West Seattle with his wife and son, is dedicated to fostering student engagement. He invites students and colleagues to connect with him through email or in-person visits to discuss courses and various topics, highlighting the value of dialogue in education. This approach is supported by a team of writers, reviewers, and medical experts.