Rea Castro

Director of Medical Affairs at QuidelOrtho

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Rea works with the global head of medical and clinical affairs on driving care pathway mapping, working with scientific advisors, attending scientific conferences, evaluating medical literature, engaging key opinion leaders, supporting education, and evaluating new product candidates for QuidelOrtho.

Prior to this new role, she has led the medical strategies in transitioning IA and CC assays from IVDD to IVDR and has helped established the global post market surveillance in accordance with the regulation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, a Medical Degree, and a Master in Public Health. She has experience in both clinical and biotechnology product development covering multiple therapeutic areas. Her focus is improving healthcare outcomes through research, prevention, quality healthcare delivery, and patient safety.