Christine Grady

American nurse and bioethicist

Christine Grady at the NIH

Christine Grady is an American nurse and bioethicist who has made significant contributions to the field of bioethics and clinical research. She is known for her work in ethical issues related to clinical trials and informed consent. Grady is the Chief of the Department of Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center.

Early life and education

Christine Grady was born in Livingston, New Jersey. She pursued her undergraduate education at Georgetown University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Grady furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing from Boston College. She later completed her Ph.D. in philosophy with a concentration in bioethics at Georgetown University.

Career

Grady began her career as a clinical nurse, working in various healthcare settings. Her interest in bioethics led her to join the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she has held several positions. As the Chief of the Department of Bioethics at the NIH Clinical Center, Grady oversees research and policy development in bioethics, focusing on ethical issues in clinical research.

Grady has been involved in numerous initiatives to improve the ethical conduct of research, particularly in the areas of informed consent and the protection of human subjects. Her work has influenced policies and practices in clinical research both nationally and internationally.

Contributions to bioethics

Christine Grady is recognized for her scholarly work in bioethics, particularly in the context of clinical research. She has published extensively on topics such as informed consent, vulnerability in research, and the ethical challenges of conducting research in developing countries. Grady's work emphasizes the importance of respecting the autonomy and rights of research participants while ensuring that research is conducted ethically and responsibly.

Personal life

Christine Grady is married to Anthony Fauci, a prominent immunologist and the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). They have three daughters. Grady and Fauci are known for their contributions to public health and their commitment to ethical standards in medical research.

Related pages

• Bioethics
• Clinical research
• Informed consent
• National Institutes of Health