Tom Rush

Tom Rush, Ph.D., is a seasoned leader in drug discovery and development, currently serving as Associate Vice President of Quantitative Biosciences at Merck. They previously held significant roles at Pfizer, GSK, and Variant Bio, where they focused on advancing scientific and strategic initiatives within the biotech sector. Tom's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Physical Biochemistry from the University of Oregon and being a NIH Biomedical Research Fellow at Princeton University. Additionally, they have contributed as a Scientific Advisor to multiple organizations, enhancing research capabilities and innovations.