As a program officer at the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Rusty Kelley is now finding himself exposed to a broad spectrum of areas in biomedical research and education. His recent move to BWF represents a shift in his career from being focused on clinical product development to becoming engaged in developing under- appreciated areas of science and advancing the careers of a broad range of elite early career scientists.
“The breadth and quality of the scientific exposure at BWF is refreshing,” Kelley said. “The strategic aspect of my position to identify and build programs around undervalued science, particularly in areas that I have expertise in, was attractive.”