Ian Simon Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Md, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Serving as principal advisor and expert analyst on a wide range of issues related to emerging infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness planning and management. A nationally recognized expert, he provides strategic and operational advice on development, formulation, and implementation of new epidemic and pandemic-related policies, guidelines, and programs.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Managed policy initiatives for biosecurity, pandemic preparedness, and the U.S. bioeconomy. Led the Institute's COVID-19 Rapid Response Team in support of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Topical Expertise include: Mobilizing interagency representatives to develop analytical approaches for critical policy challenges at the intersection of national security, emerging technology, biodefense policy, and private sector innovation Skills & Experience include: Bioscience policy development; building public private partnerships; Managing staff recruiting efforts: assessing staffing priorities and coordinating hiring

Washington, Dc

Developed and implemented policies to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives, such as science education, women in science, and youth innovation, through cooperation with foreign governments, international scientific societies, and non-governmental organizations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Joined the premier science and technology policy think tank in Korea as part of the Henry Luce Foundation's Luce Scholarship. Carried out individual and team research projects on creation of technology clusters, science and technology university operations, and the Korean national innovation system.

Contributed to strategy meetings designed to modify H.R. 977, a bill introduced in the 110th Congress prohibiting the patenting of any human genetic material.

Evaluated 26 grant applications from non-profit organizations seeking funding from United Way's $350,000 Community Health budget in order to implement various mental health, community health, and preventative health care programs. Conducted three on-site visits and participated in funding deliberations as part of the community investment panel.

Doctor Of Philosophy, Microbiology

Master Of Philosophy, Microbiology

Bachelor Of Scince, Microbiology