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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Lead BIO's science and regulatory affairs team.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Lead policy work on a broad range of scientific and regulatory areas at the world’s largest advocacy organization for biotechnology companies. Provide strategic guidance on regenerative medicine, clinical trial diversity, real-world evidence and FDA advisory committees. Serve as lead staff to BIO regulatory committees, working groups and task forces. Serve.

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Built a comprehensive policy, advocacy and professional practices function to advance the Society’s policy priorities and advocacy agenda. Raised the Society’s public profile on policy matters through spearheading ‘Perspectives’ series of published policy positions on a broad range of matters, including on research funding, diversity, racism, privacy.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Inaugural director of new policy and advocacy department established to enhance the Society’s influence in public policy. Crafted the Society’s first policy platform and advocacy agenda with ASHG leadership. Advised leadership on policy matters, represented the Society in advocacy coalitions and before media, and strengthened relations with organizations.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Led congressional relations and policy development at the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health. Served as policy advisor to NHGRI director on genetics policy issues related to research and the integration of genomics into medicine. As Institute liaison to Congress, strengthened relations with key congressional.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Led Association’s advocacy in Congress and before the Executive Branch on measures to address obesity, regulate tobacco products, and support biomedical research. AHA’s lead lobbyist in coalitions successfully advocating for the passage of several laws prohibiting genetic discrimination, establishing the FDA regulation of tobacco products, and improving.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Handled broad portfolio of policy issues in the Senate HELP Committee health office of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Advised Senator on legislative matters, recommended policy positions, and wrote legislation. Portfolio included FDA regulation, National Institutes of Health reauthorization, protecting patient access to healthcare, advancing the.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Performed policy analysis within NHGRI’s Office of the Director, Policy & Program Analysis Branch. Worked on organizing leadership roundtable on precision medicine, advancing legislation prohibiting genetic discrimination, and examining policies necessary for a large-cohort precision medicine initiative.

Albany, New York, United States

Conducted research in an influenza laboratory on innovative technologies for the development of vaccines. Research was published in virology research journals.

Albany, New York, United States

Conducted genetic research using brewer’s yeast as a model organism, studying the molecular control of mobile DNA elements. Research was published in several scientific journals.

Albany, New York, United States

Covered stories on an array of policy issues for Metroland, a weekly newspaper published in Albany, NY and distributed throughout the Capital District in upstate New York.

Phd, Genetics

Bsc (Hons), Genetics