Where evidence meets lived experience.

Bridging the gap between research and the people it's meant to help.

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Cortney Gensemer, PhD

Complex conditions deserve clear, honest science communication.

What is Cort Does Science
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Complex conditions rarely fit neatly into existing clinical or research frameworks.
hEDS, POTS, ME/CFS, endometriosis, MCAS, neuro-immune disorders, autoimmune disease.
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When research is unclear or inaccessible, misinformation can fill the gaps.
Patients deserve access to accurate, current information about their conditions — not just what's trending on social media.
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Effective science communication empowers patients to make informed decisions.
When patients understand the research, they can make better decisions about their own health.
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Patient voices belong in research and healthcare.
Patient experiences don't replace evidence, but they help identify the questions worth studying and the gaps in care worth addressing.
Focus areas

Conditions I cover most

hEDS / EDS / HSD
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
A group of heritable connective tissue disorders affecting joints, skin, blood vessels, and organ systems.
Resources
POTS & Dysautonomia
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
A form of dysautonomia causing abnormal heart rate changes upon standing, frequently co-occurring with hEDS, MCAS, and ME/CFS.
Resources
MCAS
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
A condition of inappropriate mast cell mediator release, triggering multi-system symptoms that span nearly every organ system.
Resources
ME/CFS
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A serious neuroimmune disease defined by post-exertional malaise, profound fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction.
Resources

I also cover Long COVID, endometriosis, Sjögren's, autoimmune disease, and other complex chronic conditions. See all resources →

Cortney Gensemer, PhD
About Cortney

Scientist, communicator, and patient.

I received my PhD studying the genetic and molecular mechanisms of hEDS. My research spans genetic discovery, cell and molecular biology, animal models, and clinical research.

I'm also a patient and lived experience shapes every research question I ask, every gap I choose to address, and every piece of content I create.

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Science communication

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How I can help

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Science Communication & Writing
You need complex research turned into clear, accurate content that patients, providers, or the public can actually use — blog posts, educational materials, research summaries, infographics, and more.
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Speaking & Consulting
You're building a clinic, launching a program, or designing research and need someone who understands both the science and what it's like to be the patient.
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Scientific Advisory
You're producing health content or patient-facing materials and want a scientist to review it for accuracy, current evidence, and appropriate framing.
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Media & Public Engagement
Podcast appearances, media commentary, panel discussions, and expert contributions. I speak on the science of complex chronic illness, findings from my own research, what it means to be a patient-scientist, and why this field matters.
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