Policy and Program Analysis Branch

Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ph.D.

Jonathan M. Gitlin
Science Policy Analyst
Policy and Program Analysis Branch


B.Sc. King's College London, 1998
Ph.D. Imperial College School of Medicine, 2002

Building 31, Room 4B09
31 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892



Jonathan Max Gitlin is a Science Policy Analyst within the Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB) of the Office of the Director at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). At NHGRI he focuses on policy areas including gene patenting and intellectual property, newborn screening, and the regulation of genetic tests.

Dr Gitlin received his B.Sc. in pharmacology from King's College London, and his Ph.D. in pharmacology from Imperial College London, following which he conducted research in cardiovascular disease at The Scripps Research Institute and the University of Kentucky.

Additionally, Dr. Gitlin is a contributing writer for the online publication Ars Technica, and taught international science and technology policy at the University of Kentucky's Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce.

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