Christine Suver
About Christine Suver
Christine Suver, PhD, serves as the Vice President of Research Governance & Ethics, specializing in ethical and legal frameworks for participant-centered research and novel genomic technologies.
Title and Role
Christine Suver serves as the Vice President of Research Governance & Ethics. In this role, she focuses on developing models and policies to address ethical and social issues that arise from comprehensive data linkage and emerging genomic technologies. Her work enables participant-centered research and promotes open collaborations.
Education and Expertise
Christine Suver holds a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Washington. Her expertise extends to the development of legal and ethical solutions, policies, and governance processes in research. She has contributed significantly to innovative approaches in electronic informed consent (eConsent), which support autonomous decision-making in populations with diverse cognitive abilities.
Professional Background
Christine Suver has a notable professional background, having previously held positions at Lifespan Biosciences and Merck & Co. Inc. Her work at these organizations laid the groundwork for her current role, where she develops tools and processes to support ethical research practices.
Innovations in eConsent
Christine Suver has been instrumental in the development of innovative electronic informed consent (eConsent) mechanisms. These mechanisms are designed to facilitate a broad range of large research initiatives. Her efforts ensure that participants can make informed, autonomous decisions, regardless of cognitive capabilities.
Research on Data and Genomic Technologies
Christine Suver's research focuses on the real-world implications of comprehensive data linkage and novel genomic technologies. By addressing the ethical and social issues that emerge from these technologies, she contributes to creating a more ethically sound framework for participant-centered research and open scientific collaborations.