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Robert Green
Professor of Medicine (Genetics), Harvard Medical School
Dr. Robert C. Green, MD, MPH, is a distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, a renowned medical geneticist, and a dedicated physician-scientist. He is actively involved in directing the Genomes2People Research Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Broad Institute, and Harvard Medical School, focusing on the evidence-based implementation of genomic medicine. Dr. Green has been a pioneer in various significant research endeavors, including leading experimental trials like the REVEAL Study and the PGen Study, which disclosed common complex disease risk and explored direct-to-consumer genetic testing services, respectively.
Currently, Dr. Green is leading groundbreaking randomized trials investigating the implementation of medical sequencing in adults through the MedSeq Project and in newborns via the BabySeq Project. With a vast publication record of over 300 scientific papers, Dr. Green's contributions have been widely recognized, including winning the prestigious Coriell Prize for Scientific Achievement in Personalized Medicine in 2014.
His influential work extends to providing key recommendations for managing incidental findings in clinical sequencing and research biobanks. Dr. Green's expert insights have been sought by esteemed organizations, such as the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on the 'Evidence Base for Genetic Testing.' Additionally, he serves as a Board Member of the Council for Responsible Genetics.
Dr. Green's impact transcends academia, with his keynote and plenary presentations at numerous distinguished events worldwide, including the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Cold Spring Harbor, Forbes Healthcare Summit, and many more. He has also been a featured expert in various media outlets, such as PBS television documentaries, NBC Nightly News, and the New York Times, sharing his valuable perspectives on genomics and personalized medicine.
In terms of education, Dr. Green holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from Emory University School of Public Health and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Medicine from the University of Virginia Medical School. His academic journey also includes a Bachelor's degree in Biology and English from Amherst College. With a diverse professional background, Dr. Green has held key positions at prestigious institutions like Harvard Medical School, Genome Medical, Broad Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Boston University School of Medicine, showcasing his multifaceted expertise in genetics, epidemiology, and neurology.