Raye L. Alford

Raye L. Alford, PhD, is a seasoned professional in the medical affairs and genetics fields, currently serving as a Senior Staff Medical Affairs Specialist at Illumina since October 2024. In addition to this role, Raye is the President of Genetics Genomics Consulting LLC, a position held since 2015. Previous experience includes serving as a Senior Staff Medical Publication Specialist at inSync Staffing from October 2022 to October 2024 and as Communications Manager at the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics from January 2019 to June 2021. Raye's academic background includes significant positions at Baylor College of Medicine, where Raye held roles as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor from 1998 to 2015. Raye's educational credentials include a PhD in Biochemistry from Baylor College of Medicine, a Graduate Certificate in Public Health Informatics from UTHealth, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Davidson College.