Kristopher Bough
About Kristopher Bough
Kristopher Bough serves as the Director of Small Business & Technology at the National Institutes of Health, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in various roles at NIH and other institutions, focusing on translational initiatives and program innovations.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Kristopher Bough serves as the Director of Small Business & Technology at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the advancement of small business initiatives and technology development within the organization. His role involves overseeing programs that support innovation and collaboration between small businesses and NIH resources.
Previous Positions at National Institutes of Health
Bough has held multiple roles at the National Institutes of Health. He worked as a Program Officer from 2008 to 2013, focusing on program management and development. He served as the NIDA-Institutional Liaison to the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he acted as Branch Chief for one month in 2020 and was a Program Director from 2015 to 2020, where he managed various initiatives.
Educational Background
Kristopher Bough earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Gettysburg College, completing his studies from 1988 to 1992. He then pursued advanced studies at Georgetown University, where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Biology/Neuroscience from 1994 to 1998, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the same field in 1999.
Professional Experience Prior to NIH
Before his tenure at the National Institutes of Health, Bough worked as a Pharmacologist at the US Food & Drug Administration from 2005 to 2008. He also completed post-doctorate fellowships at Emory University from 2001 to 2005 and at the University of Washington from 1999 to 2001, where he gained significant research experience.