Patrick F. Terry

Patrick F. Terry is a social entrepreneur who has founded a series of innovative philanthropic, research, and commercial organizations based on the life sciences, applied technology, and social-network theory.  He is the co-founded of Genomic Health, Inc [NASDAQ: GHDX], and former Director of Industry and Government Affairs at the pioneering personalized medicine company based in California.  His perspective is forged from personal and family experiences with genetic disease, cancer, and extensive work in the patient advocacy community.  He is a lay person – his scientific, technical, and medical knowledge is all self-taught.  He has published dozens of peer-reviewed scientific papers, articles, and book chapters in the fields of genetics, personalized medicine, and translational research. Some of his activities include leadership positions on numerous trade associations, professional societies, corporate boards, and a number of federal advisory bodies.  He has experience doing hands-on bench science, coordinating human genetics research, conducting basic research on rare diseases, and managing a life sciences patent portfolio.  He has received many honors and awards in the business and scientific communities in the U.S. and internationally.  He has dedicated his career to helping people and advancing a patient-centered perspective in research, product development, and translational medicine. 

Patrick has also founded the following organizations: Personalized Medicine Coalition, 21st Century Medicine Coalition, PXE International, Genetic Alliance BioBank, Technic Solutions, International Genetic Alliance, and Grand Therapeutics.