Patrick Rodriguez
Washington,DC
Summary
Ethics and policy analyst with a background in bioethics, technology ethics, and biotechnology policy. Skilled in evidence-based policy development, grounded in sound ethical, legal, and social frameworks. Trained in stakeholder engagement and communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Policy Intern
Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy
Washington, DC
05.2024 - Current
- Carried out a systematic literature review on real-world evidence (RWE) and pharmacogenomics
- Developed competency in policy research methodologies to support evidence-based policy making
- Provided logistical support for an annual convening hosted by Duke-Margolis' RWE Collaborative.
Editorial Assistant
Journal of Law and the Biosciences (Duke University)
Durham, NC
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Researched topical ethics, policy, and legal experts within the biosciences and emerging technology sectors
- Compiled annual author and peer-reviewer journal database.
Junior Policy Analyst
All of Us Research Program (National Institutes of Health)
Bethesda, MD
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Compiled a comprehensive ethics literature review about adult participation by proxy in research
- Surveyed and analyzed state-level statutes regarding surrogate and proxy consent and assessed their relevance and impact on the program
- Drafted policy recommendations to the broader program regarding participant enrollment
- Gained both a working knowledge of academic investigations and practical implementations of ELSI issues and considerations when crafting actionable science policy.
Special Volunteer
All of Us Research Program (National Institutes of Health)
Bethesda, MD
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted literature reviews and compiled a cross-cutting thematic report of commercial, governmental, and NGO research ethics trainings as related to the Program's own ethics training
- Supported the synthesis and extrapolation of practical ethics, legal, and social implication (ELSI) research questions suggested to the program in an expert workshop
- Assisted in the creation of a legal landscape survey of state laws relevant to genetic test, pediatrics, and informed consent.
Intern
SVB Consulting
Washington, D.C.
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Investigated federal sector grant processes, award mechanisms, and opportunities for a biomedical device small business
- Created full length findings reports, presented weekly succinct pertinent information presentation, and outlined concrete funding pathway recommendations
- Researched corporate development, management, and communication strategies
- Developed high familiarity with major workplace leadership models promoting empathy, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.
Education
Master of Arts - Bioethics and Science Policy
Duke University
Durham, NC07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience (Honors And Distinction)
The University of The South
Sewanee, TN05.2023
Skills
- Fit-for-purpose policy analysis and research
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Policy communication and translation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Ethical, legal, and social issue (ELSI) identification and framing
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Health Policy Intern
Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy
05.2024 - Current
Editorial Assistant
Journal of Law and the Biosciences (Duke University)
09.2023 - 07.2024
Junior Policy Analyst
All of Us Research Program (National Institutes of Health)
06.2023 - 09.2023
Special Volunteer
All of Us Research Program (National Institutes of Health)
09.2022 - 05.2023
Intern
SVB Consulting
12.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Bioethics and Science Policy
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience (Honors And Distinction)
The University of The South