Alina Predescu
About Alina Predescu
Alina Predescu is a Health Science Policy Analyst at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in health policy and research, having previously held positions at the National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Alina Predescu currently holds the position of Health Science Policy Analyst at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has been with NIH since 2019, contributing to health science policy analysis for a period of five years. In her role, she engages in research and policy development to enhance public health initiatives.
Previous Experience at National Cancer Institute
Prior to her current role, Alina Predescu worked as a Health Specialist at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for 11 months in Shady Grove from 2018 to 2019. In this capacity, she focused on cancer-related health initiatives and contributed to the development of programs aimed at improving cancer care and research.
Educational Background
Alina Predescu studied at The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, where she earned a Graduate Certificate in Business of Medicine from 2012 to 2013. She continued her education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Business Administration from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2000 to 2003.
Career at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Alina Predescu served as a Special Assistant in the Office of the Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for six months in 2018. During her tenure, she supported various health policy initiatives and collaborated with stakeholders to advance public health objectives.
Experience at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Alina Predescu has an extensive background in research, having worked at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as a Research Technician from 2006 to 2017 for 11 years. She also held the position of Senior Laboratory Technician II at Johns Hopkins University from 2003 to 2006. Her experience in research has contributed to her expertise in health science policy.