About Science Simplified
We believe everyone impacted by rare disease should have access to science that is understandable, accurate, and trustworthy.
Every summary is reviewed and edited by scientists and physicians for accuracy before publication.
Supported by scientists and physicians from leading academic and medical institutions.
Kyle Wan
Founder & Lead
Science Simplified was created to bridge the gap between complex research and the people who need it most.
My goal is simple: to ensure that no one has to face uncertainty alone when it comes to understanding rare disease science.
Our Story
In 2022, Kyle's grandmother was diagnosed with pulmonary adenocarcinoma — lung cancer. She could not understand her own diagnosis, and that confusion delayed her treatment.
A conversation with a family member living with neurofibromatosis made clear this was not a one-off. Patients across rare disease communities struggle to keep up with the research that shapes their care, because research is hard to read without a medical background.
That set him on a path to make scientific research accessible — especially for smaller communities, where clear and reliable information is hardest to find.
Today, Science Simplified partners with scientists and rare disease organizations to transform published research into plain-language summaries that are expert-reviewed for accuracy.
Advisors Across Our Communities
- NF Simplified
Vanessa Merker, PhD
Faculty Advisor
- NF Simplified
Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD
Faculty Advisor
- HS Simplified
Leandra Barnes, MD
Faculty Advisor
- EB Simplified
Jean Tang, MD, PhD
Faculty Advisor
- Myositis Simplified
Paula Eichenbrenner, CAE
Executive Director, The Myositis Association
- RUNX1 Simplified
Katrin Ericson, PhD
Executive Director, RUNX1 Research Program
Our Scientific Network
Science Simplified is supported by researchers, clinicians, and rare disease organizations committed to scientific rigor and community impact. Reviewers hold appointments at academic medical centers, and each community site is built alongside the organization that already serves it.
Reviewer affiliations
- Stanford MedicineDermatology
- Massachusetts General HospitalNeuro-oncology
- Harvard Medical School
Partner organizations
- The Myositis Association (opens in new tab)
Myositis Simplified
- Scleroderma Research Foundation (opens in new tab)
Scleroderma Simplified
- RUNX1 Research Program (opens in new tab)
RUNX1 Simplified
- HS Foundation (opens in new tab)
HS Simplified
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Bring Science Simplified to your community
We partner with patient advocacy groups and rare disease organizations to make trusted, plain-language science accessible to everyone.