Principal
DGBI Clinical and Ethics Consulting
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Rafael Escandon, DrPH, PhD, MPH, HEC-C
Dr. Escandon is currently a clinical ethicist, member of the NYU Pediatric Gene Therapy Medical Ethics Working Group (PGTME) and a consultant to the biotechnology industry. Most recently he was the senior vice president of medical affairs, policy, and patient engagement at BridgeBio Gene Therapy and worked in global clinical research and development and patient advocacy in the biotechnology industry for 30 years. His approach is to be highly considerate of the ethical implications of conducting and participating in clinical research, especially in rare diseases and in vulnerable and developing-world populations. He has served as adjunct faculty at the University of California Berkeley's Clinical Research Management Program and as an educator in human rights and justice. He is also currently the Chair of the Municipal Ethics Board for Bainbridge Island, WA where he lives.
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