My name is Shayna Korol, and I am a writer focused on emerging science and technology, health, and biosecurity. I am currently a Future Perfect Fellow at Vox Media, where I report on innovative ways to change the world and things that sound like science fiction. Policy Fellow at Before that, I worked at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, sponsored by the Horizon Institute for Public Service Fellowship. At NTI, I supported efforts to counter catastrophic biological risks that threaten humanity’s future. I have a Master's of Science in Biohazardous THreat Agents and Emerging Infectious Diseases from Georgetown University, with a focus on science policy.
 
I previously worked as a news researcher and reporter for BioNews Services, covering rare and chronic diseases. My work has appeared in Becker's Hospital Review, Becker's Spine Review, HuffPost, Asia-Pacific Leadership Network, Accessibility.com, and the University of Minnesota BioTechnology Institute's website.
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In addition to biodefense and journalism, I have a background in disability policy, public health, and health services research. At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, I helped develop the COVID-19 SNAP Waiver Database, which analyzed how states responded to growing food insecurity. You can read more about it here. 
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In 2017, I graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's degree in Health: Science, Society, and Policy with magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors. I was a Ruderman Social Justice in Disability Scholar, and I helped conduct research on the parental rights of people with disabilities. 
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I am fascinated by the intersection of science and policy, and I love using narrative to explore it. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, learning about animals, and reading and writing fiction.
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