Also known as: DrAndrePhD
As the senior analyst for the TRND program, I leverage health science legislative-policy-communication background to support the program's mission to stimulate development of novel therapies for rare and neglected diseases that are often unexplored by the pharmaceutical industry. Hold a PhD in Biochemistry Molecular Genetics with an emphasis on Hematology. While conducting post-doctoral research, served as the Science Education Fellow at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NIH). Performed details within outside NIH to sharpen public policy, legislative, and communications skills required to advance the biomedical science enterprise. Effective oral and written communicator of complex scientific concepts, both to expert and lay audiences. Excellent editorial skills. Responsible for independent and team projects, as both a leader and team member. Specialties Program Management, Policy Analysis, Legislative Analysis, Data Analysis and Synthesis, Writing, Plain-Language Communication, Education, Outreach, Advocacy, Mentoring, Molecular Genetics, Hematology
