Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute

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Deb Kelly

Research @Structural Oncology LLC

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I have an outstanding track record in academic research, and I am transitioning my career toward new pursuits aimed at improving global health through AI/ML forecasting. I have worked in biomedical research for over 20 years with recent high-impact contributions in pandemic preparedness. As I advance in my career, however, I have witnessed the devastation that vulnerable individuals experience due to health inequities. I seek to counter these disparities by spearheading new initiatives focused on inclusivity and healthcare policy support for those most fragile in society. I have significant experience directing national funding initiatives while infusing resources to create successful program investments. As the recent president of an international scientific organization, director of strategic initiatives, and lead investigator of a multi-million-dollar research portfolio, I have demonstrated high-level team building skills, authentic leadership, outstanding business acumen while providing exceptional mentorship for over a decade. I am now motivated to expand my interests to matters involving healthcare policy economics to impactfully address societal challenges.More...