Kristine Benford

Kristine Benford is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, currently serving as Associate Director and Field Medical Advisor at Moderna since August 2022. Previous roles include Senior Medical Science Liaison at Heron Therapeutics, Inc. and Medical Science Liaison positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where Kristine provided scientific support for various therapeutic areas, including rheumatology and immunology. Kristine also has practical experience in product management and technical sales in genomics, complemented by a strong academic foundation, holding a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Toledo and a BS in Bioinformatics from Loyola University Chicago. Throughout the career, Kristine has demonstrated expertise in clinical development, relationship-building with key thought leaders, and contribution to medical education and training initiatives.