CGEn welcomes Dr. Vardit Ravitsky to our Board of Directors

CGEn is thrilled to welcome Dr. Vardit Ravitsky to our Board of Directors! President and CEO of The Hastings Center, she is a leading bioethicist specializing in genomics, reproduction, and AI in health. A part-time Senior Lecturer at Harvard Medical School and past Full Professor at the University of Montreal, she has held key roles at the NIH and the University of Pennsylvania. With degrees from Sorbonne University, the University of New Mexico, and Bar-Ilan University, she has published over 200 articles, delivered 300+ talks, and given 400+ media interviews. We look forward to her insights and leadership!

“CGEn is playing an important role in advancing genomics in Canada by enabling research with real-world impact across diverse silos such as health, biodiversity, and more. As the use of genome sequencing advances, ethical considerations must remain at the forefront to ensure responsible innovation. I’m excited to contribute to CGEn’s mission including the ethical and strategic vision of this national platform.””
– Dr. Vardit Ravitsky