Karan Cushman

About

I help C-level health science executives build brand value, trust and market influence that fuel sustainable business growth. For 25+ years, I’ve worked alongside leadership teams to turn complex science, medicine and technology into meaningful brand experiences that meet user needs and drive business outcomes. Whether it's launching a breakthrough therapy, designing and scaling health technology platforms or building trust with patients, partners and funders, my approach combines human-centered design with market-driven communications that spark action and build loyalty. As creator, host and executive producer of The Precision Medicine Podcast — an award-winning platform launched in 2018 — I bring together industry leaders to explore the real-world challenges and opportunities of advancing precision oncology and ensuring more patients have the chance to benefit. Industry experience includes: * Growth-stage health technology companies (Trapelo Health) * Biopharma leaders (Sanofi, Vertex) * Biomedical research institutions (The Jackson Laboratory, MDI Biological Laboratory, Burke Neurological Institute) * Global life science companies (Lonza BioResearch, RapidMicro Biosystems) * Patient advocacy groups (Make-A-Wish Foundation) * National health systems, regional healthcare networks and private physician practices My passion for this work is personal. After my own cancer diagnosis in 2007, I founded Cushman Creative, where I serve as Chief Vision Officer — leading a brand experience and marketing agency exclusively focused on helping health science organizations clarify their value, tell their story and grow their business. At Cushman Creative, we help our clients turn complex innovation into brand value — building trust, growing their business and driving sustainable growth. Learn more at cushmancreative.com Specialties: Brand Experience + Value Creation | Business Strategy | Communications & Messaging | Marketing Strategy | Storytelling & Content Marketing | Technology Platforms & User Experience | Podcast Production | Sales Enablement | Investor Relations | Fundraising Campaigns | Event Experience