Nicki K. Apaydin, PhD
Director of Communications
SC CTSI Role
Dr. Apaydin leads SC CTSI’s communications, marketing, brand, digital, and editorial strategy. A member of the Directors’ Team, she advises institute leaders and programs on messaging, audience engagement, and research visibility while overseeing staff, vendors, media relations, digital channels, and advisory board meetings. Nationally, she raises SC CTSI’s profile through CTSA committee leadership, cross-institutional research, peer-reviewed publications, and conference planning and presentations.
Contact Information
nicki.apaydin@med.usc.edu
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Professional Background
Dr. Apaydin holds a Ph.D. in health communication and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida, as well as bachelor’s degrees in English literature and art history from Florida State University. Her background spans strategic communications, journalism, marketing, research, and university teaching. Before joining SC CTSI, she worked in strategy and communications at the University of Florida’s CTSA hub.
Interests
Exercising, live music, trying new recipes