Rachel Rayden
About Rachel Rayden
Rachel Rayden serves as a Research Assistant to Dr. Lisa Sanders for the Diagnosis column at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2021. She has a background in Molecular and Cellular Biology and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Medicine degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Work at The New York Times
Rachel Rayden has been working at The New York Times since 2021 as a Research Assistant to Dr. Lisa Sanders for the Diagnosis column. In this role, she collaborates closely with Dr. Sanders, contributing to the column's content by conducting interviews with patients and doctors. Her responsibilities include gathering detailed insights into rare medical conditions and procuring medical records and consent forms, which are essential for the research process.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Rayden studied at The Johns Hopkins University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Psychology from 2018 to 2021. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, which she began in 2023 and is expected to complete in 2027. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both biological sciences and psychology, enhancing her research capabilities.
Background
Prior to her current position, Rachel Rayden gained diverse experience in various roles related to health and research. She worked as an Assistant Account Executive at ProHealth, an IPG Health Company, from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at the Spinal Fusion Laboratory at Johns Hopkins Medicine from 2019 to 2020. Her involvement in organizations such as The Trade Impact Foundation and FCB Health further developed her skills in medical communications and account management.
Internship Experience
Rachel Rayden has completed several internships that contributed to her professional development. She interned at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in 2017, where she gained insights into medical communications. She also held an internship at FCB Health in 2021, focusing on account management. Her role as an intern at The Trade Impact Foundation from 2020 to 2021 allowed her to engage in impactful projects, further enhancing her understanding of health-related issues.
Leadership Roles
Rachel Rayden served as Co-President of The Triple Helix, Inc. from 2018 to 2022 in the Baltimore, Maryland area. In this leadership position, she contributed to initiatives that combined science, policy, and business, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Her experience in this role reflects her commitment to advancing health-related discussions and fostering community engagement.